Slide Rail Features of the Slide Rail Outer rail Inner rail Retainer Ball Fig.1 Structure of Slide Rail Model FBL Structure and Features Slide rails are low-price finite linear guides made out of precision roll-formed steel plates. They are suitable as linear motion guides for various applications because they are thin, compact, and easy to mount. Slide rails can be used in a wide range of applications such as photocopiers, measuring instruments, telecommunications equipment, medical equipment, automatic vending machines, and various types of office equipment. The Model FBL slide rail has two rows of ball bearings placed between an inner rail and an outer rail that have been roll-formed out of steel plates. The ball bearings are evenly spaced by a precisely press-molded retainer, eliminating friction between the bearings and achieving a smooth sliding mechanism. [Allows Easy Installation] Simple to mount on the mounting surface. Since retainers hold the bearings, they do not fall out even if the inner rail is removed. [Thin and Compact] The thin cross section of the Model FBL slide rail means it can be installed in small spaces, and it is suitable for places where space saving is required. [High Corrosion Resistance] The Model FBL slide rail is treated with zinc plating, and models E and D are treated with a white anodized aluminum coating, making them highly corrosion-resistant.