PROFILES WITH LINEAR GUIDES MCS Machine Construction System METHOD OF ATTACHING SLIDES TO MCS PROFILES Spacer Slide Flat Slide T-Nut Strip T-Nut Strip The method of fixing provides location of spacer slide and retention of fixing screw position in the event of disassembly. SELECTION PROCEDURE The information in this catalogue facilitates initial selection of the slide system and provides details of compatibility with MCS profiles. For comprehensive information, full load/life details and some ordering references, it will be necessary to also refer to the GV3 and SL2 catalogues. Stage 1 Select the type of carriage required from the various options illustrated on pages 64 and 65. Note the Slide types, Slide precision grades, Bearing types and Lubrication Devices generally available for each carriage type. Stage 2 (Spacer Slides Ref. pages 66 & 67; Flat slides Ref. pages 68 & 69): Select the MCS profile required and choose a compatible slide taking account of the slide and bearing type for the chosen carriage, system dimensions, load requirements and specific availability of various options. Stage 3 Refer to ordering details on page 70

MCS Machine Construction System PROFILES WITH LINEAR GUIDES CARRIAGE TYPES STANDARD CARRIAGE The popular choice for general applications Lubricator (optional) For friction-free lubrication (alternative to Cap Seal) Spacer Slide Flat Slide Cap Seal (optional) Lubricates system & excludes debris Twin Bearing For tolerance of misalignment and smoothest motion Double Row Bearing For tolerance of debris and highest radial load capacity SLIMLINE CARRIAGE For compact system height, lower cost and lower loads Slimline Lubricator (optional) For friction-free lubrication (alterative to Cap Wiper) Spacer...

PROFILES WITH LINEAR GUIDES MCS Machine Construction System CARRIAGE TYPES SINGLE EDGE SLIDE CARRIAGE (customer to construct) For wide system stability, centre space for drive facility and increased moment load capacity P1 BELT DRIVEN CARRIAGE Complete with belt tension adjustment facility and removable top plate to aid customising. For low cost drive facility with high speed capability. Toothed Belt (optional) RACK DRIVEN CARRIAGE Complete with Pinion, Drive Flange with micro-adjustment facility, and Gearbox. (AC Motor and Speed Controller, optional) A complete drive package capable of high...

MCS Machine Construction System PROFILES WITH LINEAR GUIDES SPACER SLIDES WITH MCS PROFILES LOAD L1 Twin or Double Row Bearing Slimline Bearing 4 or 6 Customer Mounting Holes GV3 & SL2 Notes: (1) Slide lengths are available to customers’ requirements up to 3956mm. Unlimited lengths can be achieved by butting. (2) Hepco Rack Driven Carriage not available but customers’ may construct their own using GV3 Pinion GV3P45. (3) Carriage Plate to be constructed by customer. (4) Rack Driven Carriage is offset in relation to centre of slide. Length and configuration is to customers requirements GV3P49....

PROFILES WITH LINEAR GUIDES MCS Machine Construction System COMPATIBILITY TABLE SPACER SLIDES WITH MCS PROFILES (5) RACK DRIVE CARRIAGE AVAILBILITY SLIDE PART NUMBER LOAD (C) LUBRICATED (NEWTONS) (5) BELT DRIVE CARIAGE AVAILABILITY Slide hole centres and fixing screw sizes and types may vary from those specified in the GV3 & SL2 catalogues.

MCS Machine Construction System PROFILES WITH LINEAR GUIDES FLAT SLIDES WITH MCS PROFILES D Twin or Double Row Bearing Slimline Bearing Counterbored screw fixing option(4) 4 or 6 Customer Mounting Holes GV3 & SL2 Notes: (1) Cap seals/cap wipers are not available for the shortest length carriages. Belt Driven Carriages are available in 2 lengths only GV3P46-47. (2) Standard, Slimline and Removable Carriages are available to suit all sizes of GV3 Flat slides. Some sizes of slide are also available to suit Belt Driven Carriages (see table). On special application, Flat Slides can be fitted with...

MCS Machine Construction System PROFILES WITH LINEAR GUIDES SLIDE PART NUMBER (2) LOAD (C) LUBRICATED (NEWTONS) ✓ = FITS WITH ALLGRADES OF SLIDE P3 = FITS WITH P3 GRADE SLIDE ONLY ✗ = WILL NOT FIT = NOT APPLICABLE BELT DRIVEN CARRIAGE (2) COMPATIBILITY TABLE FLAT SLIDES WITH MCS PROFILES

MCS Machine Construction System PROFILES WITH LINEAR GUIDES ORDERING DETAILS 8080(L) - H2200 - J50 - 2C / NM44 - L806 - P2 - (R) - (C) / 1X - AU4434 -L180 - CS - DR Counterbored hole option for flush surface on GV3 Flat Slides. Rack mounted to GV3 Spacer Slide (GV3 Flat slide mounting to special order). Slide precision grade. Options are P1, P2, & P3. Leave blank for SL2 slide. Slide length ‘L’. Slide section part number. Slide mounting position number. ‘C’ for clockwise or ‘A’ for anti-clockwise facing of Single edge slide (leave blank for self assembly or if not relevant). Slide position ‘J’...