What are the types of linear guides in linear modules?

Linear modules can be used in various automation occasions and used as driving devices after handling. Not only for single use, but also for assembly to other devices as modular components. Linear modules are generally composed of belts, line guides, aluminum alloy profiles, couplings, motors, and photoelectric switches. The linear guide is one of the core components of the Linear Module. Different linear guides enable the linear to fully play its role in different fields and different environments. What types of linear guides are there in the linear module? What are the characteristics of various types of linear guides? Let's go see it together.

1. Self-lubricating wire guide.

The oil is stored in the self-lubricating line guide, which causes the oil to produce capillary phenomenon, so that the oil directly lubricates the oil-carrying ball and the surface of the raceway. What we call capillarity is a property of the slow diffusion of liquid properties in other substances (towels, paper), which occurs when the cohesion of the liquid molecules is less than the attractive force between it and other substances. Since the dynamic interface of the linear guide is on the ball, the self-lubricating type is to lubricate the ball, that is, to reduce the friction between the ball and the surface of the guide, reduce wear, and relatively improve the life of the linear guide.

2. Linear guide to prevent dust.

When the linear guide is used in harsh environments, selecting appropriate dust-proof accessories can effectively prevent foreign objects such as iron filings and dust from entering the interior of the slider, and avoid affecting the accuracy and life of the linear guide due to the intrusion of foreign objects.

3. Positioning type linear guide.

The utility model is an integral body of a linear guide rail assembly and a linear guide rail assembly, has a linear guide rail assembly, and has the functions of linear guide and position feedback. With the high rigidity of the linear guide and the high precision of the magnetic encoder, the integration of the linear guide and the encoder can save the space of the mechanism. Moreover, the inside of the ruler and the sensor reading head is not easily damaged by the fear of external forces. Its measurement characteristics are not changed by harsh working environments such as oil, water, dust and chips; in addition, it is also suitable for environments such as vibration, noise, and high temperature.

4. Modular platform.

The modular U-shaped structure is integrated with the ball screw and linear guide, which not only provides high rigidity and high precision performance, but also saves space for installation and use. It is suitable for precision machinery, semiconductor equipment and other mechanisms that require precise positioning. .

The types of linear guides of linear slide modules on the market can be roughly divided into four categories. Different types of linear guides make linear guides suitable for various fields.