Welker Bearing Linear Guides and Wedge Components

Welker Bearing Linear Guides and Wedge Components

Product basic positioning and core application areas

1. Product category and positioning

The linear guide and wedge components of Welker Bearing are both high-precision linear motion parts, with the core positioning being:

Linear Slides: Achieve smooth and precise linear reciprocating motion of equipment components, undertaking dual functions of guidance and load-bearing;

Gib Assemblies: Used in conjunction with linear guides to adjust guide clearance, compensate for wear, improve motion accuracy and stability, and some models can be used independently as guide components.

2. Core application scenarios

Both types of products focus on the demand for "high-precision linear motion" in the industrial field, and typical application equipment includes:

Machine tools: worktable guidance for lathes, milling machines, grinders, and machining centers;

Automation equipment: robot guide rails, automated production line conveyor mechanisms, precision positioning platforms;

Heavy industrial equipment: linear moving parts of metallurgical machinery, heavy-duty presses, and mining equipment;

Special equipment: precision guide rails for aerospace component processing equipment and medical imaging equipment (such as CT and MRI).

Product details of Linear Slides

1. Product series classification

According to the structure, load-bearing capacity, and accuracy level, linear guides are divided into multiple standard series. The core series and characteristics are as follows:

Series name, structural characteristics, core advantages, applicable scenarios

Standard Linear Slides single/double track structure, using steel guide rails and sliders, with built-in lubrication grooves for strong versatility, moderate cost, easy installation, universal machine tools, and lightweight automation equipment

Heavy Duty Linear Slides: Thickened guide rail walls, reinforced slider materials (high carbon steel/alloy steel), multiple sets of rolling elements (or sliding friction pairs) with strong load-bearing capacity (static load can reach several tons), good impact resistance. Heavy duty machine tools, metallurgical machinery, and press machines

Precision Linear Slides (Precision Series) guide rail surface precision grinding (roughness Ra ≤ 0.8 μ m), adjustable clearance, equipped with position feedback interface (optional), high motion accuracy (positioning error ≤ 0.01mm/m), good repeatability Precision machining equipment, medical equipment, aerospace parts processing

Custom Linear Slides can adjust the length of guide rails, number of sliders, installation hole positions, and material (such as stainless steel) according to customer needs to adapt to special installation spaces and working conditions. Non standard equipment and customized scenarios for special industries can also be used

2. Key technical parameters (general standards)

(1) Dimensions and installation parameters

Guide rail length: Standard series 6 inches (152.4mm) -10 feet (3048mm), custom series can be extended to 20 feet (6096mm) or more;

Guide rail cross-sectional dimensions: standard width of 1.5 inches (38.1mm) -6 inches (152.4mm), height adapted to load-bearing capacity (1 inch -4 inches);

Installation method: Bottom/side bolt fixation, standard installation hole spacing of 12 inches (304.8mm), customizable hole distribution.

(2) Performance parameters

Performance Index Standard Series Heavy duty Series Precision Series

Maximum Static Load Capacity: 500-2000 lbf (2.22-8.89 kN) 2000-10000 lbf (8.89-44.48 kN) 800-3000 lbf (3.56-13.34 kN)

Maximum rated dynamic load capacity: 300-1500 lbf (1.33-6.67 kN) 1500-8000 lbf (6.67-35.59 kN) 500-2500 lbf (2.22-11.12 kN)

Position Accuracy ± 0.005 inches/foot (± 0.42mm/m) ± 0.01 inches/foot (± 0.84mm/m) ± 0.001 inches/foot (± 0.084mm/m)

Maximum Speed: 500 inches/minute (12.7m/min), 300 inches/minute (7.62m/min), 800 inches/minute (20.32m/min) (compatible with precision drives)

(3) Material and Protection

Material of guide rail/slider: Standard material is 1045 high carbon steel (quenched hardness HRC 58-62), precision series can choose 440C stainless steel (rust proof), heavy-duty series can choose alloy structural steel;

Surface treatment: The standard is blackening treatment (rust prevention), optional chrome plating (enhanced wear resistance), zinc plating (corrosion resistance, suitable for humid environments);

Lubrication: Built in lubrication groove, supports regular lubrication grease (lithium based grease is recommended), and some models can choose automatic lubrication interface.

Gib Assemblies Product Details

1. Product type and structure

Wedge components, as the "precision compensation and clearance control components" of linear guides, are mainly divided into two categories:

Type Name Structure Composition Core Functions

Solid Gibbs integrated wedge block (inclined angle 3 ° -10 °), fixing bolt, and locating pin are used to fix the guide rail clearance, suitable for scenarios with low wear and stable working conditions

Adjustable Gibs: Split wedge block (active wedge+passive wedge), adjusting bolt (top screw/pull rod), locking nut can adjust the gap in real time (compensating for wear or assembly errors), suitable for high-precision or high wear working conditions

2. Key technical parameters

Material: Same linear guide rail, mainly made of 1045 high carbon steel (quenched HRC 55-60), optional stainless steel;

Slope accuracy: Slope angle tolerance ± 0.5 °, surface roughness Ra ≤ 1.6 μ m;

Adjustment range: The gap adjustment of the adjustable wedge block is 0.001-0.01 inches (0.025-0.254mm), meeting different precision compensation requirements;

Adaptive guide rail: It can be matched with Welker's full range of linear guides, and can also be customized according to the customer's existing guide rail size (a cross-sectional view of the guide rail is required).

Customized services and design support

1. Customized service scope

Welker Bearing provides comprehensive customized solutions, with core customization content including:

Customization of dimensions: rail length, cross-sectional dimensions, installation hole positions/quantities;

Material and surface treatment customization: stainless steel material (rust proof), special alloy (high temperature/corrosion resistance), customized surface coating (such as PTFE coating for friction reduction);

Function customization: Add position sensor interface (such as grating ruler installation slot), integrate dust cover (anti debris/dust), design special lubrication system (automatic lubrication);

Adaptability customization: Design non-standard wedge components or rail structures based on the installation space and load-bearing requirements of the customer's existing equipment rails.

2. Design support services

Technical consultation: Provide linear motion scheme evaluation to assist customers in selecting suitable product series;

Drawing support: Provide 2D (CAD)/3D (SolidWorks) model drawings for customers to integrate into equipment design;

Sample production: Customized products can provide sample testing (sample fee required, refundable after bulk order);

Installation guidance: Provide installation manuals and videos, and if necessary, dispatch engineers to provide on-site guidance for installation.