Linear guides, as an important basic mechanical component, are widely used in modern industry. Everyone knows that Simkawa linear guides are high-precision machine tool parts. But are you familiar with the four main functions of Simkawa linear slide rails? Let's explore their role in practical applications.
1. High Positioning Accuracy
The excellent rigidity and load-bearing capacity of linear slide rails ensure extremely high motion accuracy during high-speed, high-precision movements in machining and various process equipment, thereby improving production efficiency. Simkawa linear guides achieve micron-level repeatability, meeting the needs of precision machining (such as chip manufacturing).
2. Self-Lubricating
Self-lubricating blocks are a new type of lubrication component integrally molded from porous polymer material and lubricating grease. Installed at both ends of the slider, they continuously release fresh lubricating oil through contact with the guide groove surface, thus achieving lubrication of the guide pair.
Linear slide rail pairs equipped with self-lubricating devices can achieve up to 10,000 kilometers of long-term maintenance-free operation under actual working conditions, improving equipment economy and achieving environmental protection goals.
Note:
Operating temperature range 0~50°C, instantaneous maximum temperature not exceeding 80°C; Do not contact with ethane, diluents, or other degreasing organic solvents; do not place in kerosene or rust-preventive oil containing kerosene for extended periods; Maximum operating speed not exceeding 100m/min, instantaneous maximum speed not exceeding 120m/min.
3. High Load Capacity
Depending on the applicable load, they can be mainly divided into miniature, medium, and heavy-duty types. Linear guides primarily transmit loads through ball bearings, so the main difference between miniature and medium/heavy-duty types is the number of ball bearing rows. Miniature linear guides, such as LGN and LGW, have 2 rows of steel balls, making 4-point contact with the track surface, resulting in a compact structure.
Medium and heavy-duty linear slide rails, such as LG, LM, and LMR, have 4 rows of steel balls, which significantly improves load-bearing capacity. Generally, the basic rated dynamic load of miniature linear guides is within 10KN, while the basic rated dynamic load of medium and heavy-duty models can reach up to 80KN.
4. Interchangeability
Another significant advantage of linear slide rails is their interchangeability: sliders and guides of the same model can be directly replaced without additional adjustments or modifications to the equipment structure.
Interchangeability simplifies maintenance and spare parts management, improving equipment maintenance efficiency.
In industrial production, standardized interchangeable designs reduce downtime and improve production continuity.
Summary
Simkawa linear slide rails, with their high positioning accuracy, self-lubrication, strong load capacity, and interchangeability, have become indispensable core components in modern machinery, automation, and precision instruments. Whether in CNC machining, robotic handling, or medical and semiconductor equipment applications, linear guides significantly improve equipment performance and reliability.
