Applications for linear guides
2024-03-26
Linear guides were originally developed almost exclusively for machine tools. But in the 1990s, people started realizing just how great they are for things like handling equipment, robotic applications, and more.
Nowadays, they’re used pretty much anywhere you need high load capacity, low friction, and minimal maintenance.
Typical applications include:
- Machine tools
- Packaging machines
- Robots
- Handling equipment
- Measuring devices
- Laboratory equipment
- Printing systems
- Pressing equipment
- Testing machines
- Adjustable fixtures
- Storage systems
And with so many application areas come lots of benefits:
- Cost-effective
- Easy to integrate
- Zero backlash
- Long service life
- High efficiency (very little energy is lost to friction)
- Minimal maintenance
In short, a fantastic component for building great machines and equipment.
Here’s a video on the topic with Carry Lindholm from Bosch Rexroth:
