Linear Guides

Linear Guides

LinMot linear guides are compact guide units for linear motors.

The guides are used to guide the load, to support external forces, torques, and bending moments, and simultaneously as anti-rotation devices. They provide high-precision guidance and allow the load to be dynamically and precisely positioned.

The load is mounted directly on the front plate of the linear guide. The mechanical dimensions and installation options are compatible with pneumatic H-guides. The modular design of the guides allows easy installation of accessories, such as a mechanical brake or a MagSpring magnetic spring for balancing the load in vertical applications.

LinMot offers two basic types of guides, the H-guide and the bridge guide, B, which includes an additional end plate on the back.

H-Guide

Linear guides from the H01 and H10 series are compact guide units with integrated ball bushings or sleeve bearings for series P01 and P10 linear motors from LinMot.

- Supports external forces, torques, and bending moments
- Anti-rotation support
- Compatible with pneumatic guides
- Integrated linear ball bearing or sintered sleeve bearing
- Load can be mounted directly to the front plate

B-Guide

The bridge guides from the B01 series are compact guide units with integrated ball bushings or sleeve bearings for use with P01 linear motors from LinMot, together with undersized sliders. The rear end plate increases the mechanical rigidity of the bridge guide.

- Increased rigidity due to end plate
- Use with undersized sliders
- Supports external forces, torques, and bending moments
- Anti-rotation support
- Compatible with pneumatic guides
- Integrated linear ball bearing or sintered sleeve bearing
- Load can be mounted directly to the front plate

Product benefits

Complete linear or bridge modules, consisting of a guide and a linear motor, are highly dynamic design elements. Their compact design and ability to be positioned freely provide substantial benefits, particularly in textile and packaging machines, assembly and feeding systems, laboratory automation, and specialty machine and systems design.

Ball bushings

For standard applications and under normal environmental conditions, the use of linear guides with ball bushings is recommended.

Linear guides with ball bushings have very good running characteristics and ensure nearly friction-free operation.

Sintered sleeve bearings

For applications in very dirty, damp, or wet environments, the use of linear guides with sleeve bearing and rustproof shafts is recommended. The use of bridge guides with sleeve bearings is also recommended for highly dynamic applications with accelerations above 50 m/s2.

Brake option

As an option, a mechanical brake can be mounted on the H or B01-37 and H or B01-48 guides.

The pneumatic brake is actuated by the servo drive. The brake acts on the guide rod of the linear guide and is released by means of compressed air (4-6 bar). The brake is active if there is no compressed air supply.

MagSpring option

In applications with vertical orientation, a MagSpring can be used as a weight balancer.

The MagSpring also prevents the linear motor from falling down to the bottom stop when switched off or in case of power loss. Corresponding accessories are available for mounting the magnetic spring.