What are they used for?ĭue to their low friction systems, linear slides are commonly used when heavy loads need moving. Friction induced wear and unwanted movement are minimal due to the sophisticated designs of our products in this range.Īt Metrol, our linear slides from Accuride operate with a bearing system as part of the slide or the bearings are built into the rail. Metrol’s linear slides are precision engineered to offer free movement. However, it cannot be such a perfect fit that the sliding platform jams due to friction. The fitting of the moving platform to the rail must be precise, resisting movement in any plane other than the intended direction of travel along the rail (no side to side wobble). ![]() Another important aspect of these precision systems is the close fit between the moving platform and the rail. In the case of the linear slides sold by Metrol, these are ball bearings that rotate without slipping or jamming so that there is as little friction in the system as possible, allowing free movement even with very heavy loads. ![]() Whilst they are called linear slides, the actual sliding relies on the rolling motion of bearings.
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