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Table of Contents Linear Motion

INTRODUCTION About NSK Linear Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 LINEAR GUIDES Interchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 Selection Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 LH Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234 LS Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244 LU Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252 LE Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253 LW Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254 Mounting and Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255 NSK Grease Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257 K1 Lubricating Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262 BALL SCREWS Precision Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266 Rolled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268 Ball Screw Support Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270 MONOCARRIERS MCM Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 MCH Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281

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Introduction
ABOUT NSK LINEAR MOTION

Linear Guides Linear Guide accessories Ball Screws Ball Screw accessories Monocarriers

LH Series: The four row face to face offset gothic arch design allows for: high load capacity, high resistance to impact loads, low friction and high accuracy. Sizes range from LH08 to LH65. SH Series: This ball separation design allows for smoother operation while maintaining all the features of the LH design. LS Series: Compact linear guides. The four row face to face design allows for: high load capacity, shock resistant design, low friction, and high accuracy. Sizes range from LS15 to LS35. SS Series: This ball separation design allows for smoother operation while maintaining all the features of the LS design. LW Series: Wide series linear guide suitable for single rail applications. Sizes range from LW17 to LW50. LE Series: Wide series miniature linear guide suitable for single rail applications. Product is offered standard in stainless steel. Sizes range from LE05 to LE15. LU Series: Miniature series linear guide allows for single rail applications. Sizes range from LU05 to LU15. The LU series is available in both carbon and stainless steel. LY Series: Custom series linear guide. The four row back to back design allows for greater stiffness and rigidity. This series is ideal for machine tool applications. Size range: LY15to LY65. LA Series: Custom series linear guide. The six row design is also ideal for machine tool applications, where a higher degree of stiffness and rigidity are required. Size range: LA25 up to LA65. TS Series: "Translide", cost effective linear guide, utilizing a rolled rail concept. Product comes standard with high performance and the K1 lubrication system. Size range: TS15 up to TS35. Linear Guide Accessories: K1 Lubrication system is available on all of NSKs linear guide product offering. Additionally, we offer rail caps, high performance seals, double seals & scrapers and lubrication adapters.

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Ball Screws
Standard Precision Ground Ball Screws: NSK offers a complete line of standard ground ball screws. Ranging from a 4mm OD up to 50mm OD, with varying leads. Standard ground screw leads are available in metric and inch designs. "A" Series Ground Ball Screws: Standard ground screws with finished shaft ends. The ends have been finished to accommodate the NSK ball screw support unit. "S" Series Ground Screws: Standard ground screws with unfinished shaft ends. These ends have been annealed to allow the user to finish the ends to their specifications. Rolled Ball Screws: NSK offers a line of metric series rolled ball screws. Nuts and shafts are interchangeable. Rolled screws are offered from a 10mm OD up to 50-mm OD with varying leads. Shafts are available up to 4 meters in length. Custom Precision Ground Ball Screws: In addition to the standard series ball screws, NSK can produce custom ball screws per customer specification. Ball Screw Accessories: NSK offers a complete line of ball screw support unit kits. These kits range in size from a 6mm OD up to a 40mm OD. These kits come complete with the radial bearings, bearing housing, lock nut, washer, and set screw. These units are available in both a square and round configuration. The K1 lubrication system is available on some of the standard series ground screws. Please contact your local NSK representative for additional details.

Monocarriers
Monocarriers: These combine a precision ground ball screw, ball screw support unit, and linear guide into a single axis actuator. All Monocarriers come installed with K1 lubrication kits. Additionally, all units come standard with a corrosion resistant coating. Two-accuracy class available: standard "P" grade, or the custom, "H" grade. MCM Series: Single axis unit available up to 1000 mm strokes lengths. Offered in the following widths: MCM03, MCM05, MCM06, MCM08, MCM10. Offered in a single or double slider configuration. MCH Series: Single axis high rigidity unit, with installed motor bracket. Available in the following widths: MCH06, MCH09, MCM10. The MCH10 is available up to 1,800mm stroke. Monocarrier Accessories: Include Motor brackets, sensors, and covers.

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Interchange Linear Guide (LH & LS Series)

Linear Guides are designed for high precision motion and control applications. They provide greater rigidity and higher load capacity than shaft and bushing designs. Some of the industries served - machine tool, robotics, medical and aerospace require smooth travel and high accuracy.

INTERCHANGE DESCRIPTION CARRIAGE PART NUMBER RAIL PART NUMBER ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER LAH 1 L1H 1 NSK 20 2 20 2 AN 3 XXXX 4 2 PC Z 5 6 7 HSR 1 HSR 1 HSR 20 R 1 2 3 THK 20 2 20+ 2 R 3 XXXXL 4 CG 20 1 2 THOMSON CE 3 LLRHC 1 20 2 20x 2 SKF A3 XXXX 4 T1 7 P3 6

RG 20 N LXXXX LLRHR 1 2 4 1

LH 20 XXXX AN 1 2 4 3

2 SS C1 +XXXXL P 5 8 7 4 6

LLRHR 20 A 2 T1 XXXX P3 1 2 3 5 7 4 6

The competitive manufacturers are provided for a convenient source of unit substitution. They can be considered interchangeable in most instances, but for special applications, please consult NSK Engineering. NSK assumes no liability with respect to errors or omissions.

1 - LINEAR GUIDE SERIES NSK LH SH LS SS LW LU LE 2 - LINEAR GUIDE SERIES NSK Number indicated rail width

THK HSR SHS SR SSR HRW RSR RSR W

THOMSON CG

SKF LLRHS LLRHS

CD LLMWS

LLMHS

THK

THOMSON Same as NSK with the exception of the CD series

SKF Same as NSK

Same as NSK

3 - LINEAR GUIDE CARRIAGE STYLES NSK THK LAH##AN LAH##BN LAH##EM LAH##GM SAH##AN SAH##BN SAH##EM SAH##GM LAS##FL LAS##AL LAS##KL LAS##CL SAS##AL SAS##CL SAS##FL LAW##EL LAU##AR LAU##TR LAE##AR LAE##TR HSR##TR/TRX/CR/R HSR##HTR/HR/LR HSR##TA/CA/A/B HSR##HTA/HA/LA/HTB/HB/LB SHS##R/V SHS##LR/LV SHS##C SS##LC SR##TB/TBY SR##TX/W/WY SR##SB/SBY SR##SX/V/VY SSR##XWY/XW SSR##XVY/XV SSR##XTBY/TBY HRW##CA RSR##M/KM/WM/WVM RSR##VM/M/KM RSR##WM/WKM/WWM/WWVM RSR##WVM/WM/WKM

THOMSON CG##CE CG##DE CG##AA CG##BA

SKF LLRHS##R LLRHS##LR LLRHS##A LLRHS##LA

LLRHS##U LLRHS##SU

LLMHS##TA LLMHS##TA LLMWS##TA LLMWS##TA

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4 - LINEAR GUIDE RAIL LENGTH mm NSK THK L1H##XXXXZ L1H##XXXXZ (For SH Series) L1S##XXXXZ L1S##XXXXZ (For SS Series) L1W##XXXXZ L1U##XXXXZ L1E##XXXXZ 5 - CARRIAGES HSR##+XXXXL HSR##+XXXXL SR##+XXXXL SR##+XXXXL HRW##+XXXXL RSR##+XXXXL RSR##W+XXXXL

THOMSON RG##NLXXXX

SKF LLRHR##xXXXXP5 LLRHR##xXXXXP5

RD##LXXXX

LLMHR##xXXXXP5 LLMWR##xXXXXP5

The number following the carriage style equals the number of carriages per rail. 6 - ACCURACY CLASS NSK PC P6 P5 P4 P3 7- PRELOAD NSK T Z Z2 Z3 Z4 8 - SEALS NSK Standard Standard -P -D -DP LUBRICATION SYSTEMS NSK -K1 External to the carriage

THK BLANK H P SP UP

THOMSON N H P S U

SKF P5 P3 P1 P01 P001

THK BLANK C1 C1 C0 C0

THOMSON A B B C C

SKF T0 T1 T1 T2 T3

THK SS- side seals UU- end seals ZZ- End, Bottom and Scraper DD- Double and Bottom seals KK- Double, Bottom and Scraper

THOMSON LDS ZZ DD KK

SKF Standard Standard

THK QZ External to the carriage

THOMSON LL External to the carriage

SKF Standard Internal foam insert.

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Linear Guide Product Selection Tips

To help in the selection of linear guides, NSK has come up with a series of questions that need to be asked in order to determine the appropriate NSK product.

What is the application? Who is the competition? What is the NSK or competitor parts number? What type of carriage or bearing style is needed for this application: Tapped or Through Hole, Square or Flange style? What is the rail length required for this application? How many carriages or bearings are needed per rail? Are there any special accuracy and preload requirements? What are the loading conditions of the application? Please provide both Static & Dynamic loads. What are the delivery requirements? What is the G dimension of rail? Can you provide us with a drawing of the part to be purchased? Lubrication Method - Is the K1 lubrication system of interest for this application?

G Dimension Information: In order to properly cut linear guide rail to the customers requirements, it is necessary to ask the customer for the G dimension. The G dimension is the dimension from the end of the rail length to the center of the first bolt-hole. In certain applications, we will need to know the G dimension for both ends of the rail. See the illustration below:

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Linear Guides
Identification Number Ball Slide Ball Slide (Stocked item)

LH Series

LAH
Ball Slide Type Size No.
AN: BN: EM: GM: Square - Standard Square - Long Flanged (Tapped & Thru hole) Standard Flanged (Tapped & Thru hole) Long

25 AN C Z - K
No code: K: K2: D: P: No special accessories and fluoride black chrome plating One K1 Lubrication Unit each side Two K1 Lubrication Units each side Double Seals each side Protector Plate each side

No code: Clearance type Z: Preloaded type

Style Material Code

C: S: D: H: A: B: Standard carbon steel (may also be Blank Stainless Steel (standard for LU and LE series Carbon steel + Raydent coating Stainless steel + Raydent coating Carbon Steel + Armoloy Stainless Steel + Armoloy

Flanged Type Square Type

Low Height Type High Type

with Tapped & Thru Holes

EM (High Load) GM (Ultra High Load) LH-AN (High Load), LH-BN (Ultra High Load)

Fig.-1 LH-AN, LH-BN TYPE

Fig.-2 LH-EM, LH-GM TYPE

Internal Clearance and Preload

The internal clearance refers to the amount of movement of the ball slide, when moved up and down with the rail fixed. The amount of preload is specified by size as follows.
Table 1
Size Clearance Preloaded #15 15~4 0~4 0~5 #20 #25 #30 #35 #45 15~5 0~7 0~9

Unit: m
#55 #65

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Accuracy Standard
The accuracy standard of the NSK High Load Capacity LH-Series is shown in Table 1. With high-accuracy control of individual rail size and interchangeability, the accuracy of Table 1 can be maintained sufficiently even after addition or replacement of the ball slide.
Table 1 Tolerances
(See Fig. 4 for Symbols)
Clearance Type Preload Type Overall Height, H Lateral Width, W2 Overall Height, H Lateral Width, W2

Load Rating and Life

The LH-Series is based on a design applying load from above. Therefore the dimension table shows the basic dynamic load rating C and basic static load rating C0 for the downward direction. If the load is applied laterally or upward refer to values in Table 2.
Table 2 Basic Load Rating Correction for Direction Basic Dynamic Load Rating C C 0.88C Basic Static Load Rating C0 0.75C0 0.63C0

Tolerances Model No. LH 15, 20, 25, 30, 35

20 30 20 30
Refer to Fig. 3

Unit : m

Load Direction
30 35 30 35

45,55,65 Downward Upward Laterally

Running Parallelism of Face C to Face A Running Parallelism of Face D to Face B

W2 is applicable to the reference side only. Note: during installation the reference side is indicated by a line provided on the side of ball slide and rail. (See Fig. 4)

Estimate the life of linear guides using the equation below.

Fig. 3 Running Parallelism

L = 50

C fWF

3
3

where,

L : Rated fatigue life(km) C : Basic dynamic load rating (kgf) F : Load to a ball slide (kgf) (Dynamic equivalent load) fW : Load factor fW =1.0 ~ 1.2 (Smooth condition) fW =1.2 ~ 1.5 (Normal condition) fW =1.5 ~ 3.0 (With shock or vibration)

Fig. 4 Accuracy Standard

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Square Type LAH-AN/ANZ LAH-BN/BNZ

Linear Guides
Ball Slide Dimension Table

LH Series

Assy Dimensions Model No.

LAH15 AN/ANZ LAH15 BN/BNZ LAH20 AN/ANZ LAH20 BN/BNZ LAH25 AN/ANZ LAH25 BN/BNZ LAH30 AN/ANZ LAH30 BN/BNZ LAH35 AN/ANZ LAH35 BN/BNZ LAH45 AN/ANZ LAH45 BN/BNZ LAH55 AN/ANZ LAH55 BN/BNZ LAH65 AN/ANZ LAH65 BN/BNZ
Note:

Ball Slide Dimensions

H
28 30 40 45 55 70 80 90

E
4.6 5 7 9 9.5 14 15 16

W2
9.5 12 12.5 16 18 20.5 23.5 31.5

W
34 44 48 60 70 86 100 126

B
26 32 35 40 50 60 75 76

L
55 74 69.8 91.8 79 107 85.6 124.6 109 143 139 171 163 201 193 253

L1
39 58 50 72 58 86 59 98 80 114 105 137 126 164 147 207

J
26 36 50 35 50 40 60 50 72 60 80 75 95 70 120

J1
6.5 16 7 11 11.5 18 9.5 19 15 21 22.5 28.5 25.5 34.5 38.5 48.5

K
23.4 25 33 36 45.5 56 65 74

T
8 12 12 14 15 17 18 23

Mxl
M4x 6 M5x 6 M6x 9 M 8 x 10 M 8 x 12 M10 x 17 M12 x 18 M16 x 20

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Unit : mm Grease Fitting Mounting Hole Thread Spec.

3 (thru hole) M6x0.75 M6x0.75 M6x0.75 M6x0.75 PT1/8 PT1/8 PT1/8

T1
8.5 5 10 10 15 20 21 19

N
3.3 11 11 11 11 13 13 13

Dynamic C (kgf)
1100 1490 1770 2400 2610 3520 3160 4690 4840 6270 8260 10090 12140 14890 18460 23960

Basic Load Ratings Static Moment (kgfm) Static C0 (kgf) MRO MPO MYO
2110 3260 3310 5150 4690 7240 5250 9330 8210 11930 14280 19070 20190 26920 28650 41810 10 22 31 36 48 50 80 96 136 216 264 367 449 629 834 8 18 35 32 54 36 86 75 144 170 251 293 435 495 850 8 18 35 31 53 36 85 73 141 168 248 288 426 484 830

Weight (kg)
0.18 0.26 0.33 0.48 0.55 0.82 0.77 1.3 1.5 2.1 3 3.9 4.7 6.1 7.7 10.8

Model No.
LAH15 AN/ANZ LAH15 BN/BNZ LAH20 AN/ANZ LAH20 BN/BNZ LAH25 AN/ANZ LAH25 BN/BNZ LAH30 AN/ANZ LAH30 BN/BNZ LAH35 AN/ANZ LAH35 BN/BNZ LAH45 AN/ANZ LAH45 BN/BNZ LAH55 AN/ANZ LAH55 BN/BNZ LAH65 AN/ANZ LAH65 BN/BNZ

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Flange Type LAH-EL/ELZ LAH-FL/FLZ

Linear Guides
Ball Slide Dimension Table 4-Mxl Tap hole 4-Qxl Thru hole (for FL, HL type)

LH Series

(for EL, GL type)

Note: EM/EMZ and GM/GMZ is a combination of Tapped hole and Thru hole.

Assemby Model No.

LH15EL LH15GL LH20EL LH20GL LH25EL LH25GL LH30EL LH30GL LH35EL LH35GL LH45EL LH45GL LH55EL LH55GL LH65EL LH65GL LH85GL Height H 24

Ball Slide Dimensions

W2
16 Width Length W L 55 47 74 69.8 91.8 79 107 98.6 124.6 109 143 139 171 163 201 193 253 215 63 Mounting tap hole B J Mxpitch x l 38 30 M5x0.8x8

E
4.6

B1
4.5

L1 39
58 50 72 58 86 72 98 80 114 105 137 126 164 147 207 243

J1 4.5
14 5 16 6.5 20.5 10 23 9 26 12.5 28.5 15.5 34.5 18.5 48.5 51.5

K
19.4

T
8

Hole size

Geese FittingHole T1 N 3 4.5 3.3

30

21.5

53

40

M6x1x10

25

10

M6x0.75

11

36

23.5

70

57

45

M8x1.25x16 (M8x1.25x12) M10x1.5x18 (M10x1.5x15) M10x1.5x20

6.5

29

11 M6x0.75 (12) 11 M6x0.75 (15) 12 M6x0.75

11

42

31

90

72

52

33

11

48

9.5

33

100

82

62

38.5

11

60

14

37.5

120

100

80

M12x1.75x24

10

46

13

Rc1/8

10

13

70

15

43.5

140

116

95

M14x2x28

12

55

15

Rc1/8

11

13

90 110

16 18

53.5 65

170 303

142 185

110 140

M16x2x24 M20x2.5x30

14 15

74 92

23 30

Rc1/8 Rc1/8

19 23

13 13

Dimensions in parenthesis are for items made of stainless steel. LH85 is the item on order.

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Unit : mm Grease Fitting Mounting Hole Thread Spec.

3 (thru hole)

T1
4.5

Dynamic C (kgf)
850

Basic Load Ratings Static Moment (kgfm) Static C0 (kgf) MRO MPO MYO
2110 3260 3310 5150 4690 7240 5250 9330 8210 11930 14280 19070 20190 26920 28650 41810 10 15 22 31 36 48 60 80 96 136 216 264 367 449 629 834 8 18 18 35 32 54 50 86 75 144 170 251 293 435 495 850 8 18 18 35 31 53 49 85 73 141 168 248 288 426 484 830

Weight (kgf)
0.17 0.25 0.45 0.65 0.63 0.93 1.2 1.6 1.7 2.4 3 3.9 5 6.5 10 14.1

Model No.
LAH15 LAH15 LAH20 LAH20 LAH25 LAH25 LAH30 LAH30 LAH35 LAH35 LAH45 LAH45 LAH55 LAH55 LAH65 LAH65 EL/ELZ FL/FLZ GL/GLZ HL/HLZ EL/ELZ FL/FLZ GL/GLZ HL/HLZ EL/ELZ FL/FLZ GL/GLZ HL/HLZ EL/ELZ FL/FLZ GL/GLZ HL/HLZ EL/ELZ FL/FLZ GL/GLZ HL/HLZ EL/ELZ FL/FLZ GL/GLZ HL/HLZ EL/ELZ FL/FLZ GL/GLZ HL/HLZ EL/ELZ FL/FLZ GL/GLZ HL/HLZ

3.3 1490 1770

M6x0.75

11 2400 2610

M6x0.75

11 3520 3160

M6x0.75

11 4690 4840

M6x0.75

11.5 6270 8260

PT1/8

10

13 10090 12140

PT1/8

11

13 14890 18460

PT1/8

19

13 23960

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Flange Type LAH-EM/EMZ

(formerly EL-ELZ-90)

LAH-GM/GMZ
(formerly GL-GLZ-90)

Linear Guides
Ball Slide Dimension Table

LH Series

4-Mxl Tapped hole

Note: EM/EMZ and GM/GMZ is a combination of Tapped hole and Thru hole.

Assy Dimensions Model No.

LAH15 LAH20 LAH25 LAH30 LAH35 LAH45 LAH55 LAH65
Note:

Ball Slide Dimensions

H
24 30 36 42 48 60 70 90

E
4.6 5 7 9 9.5 14 15 16

W2
16 21.5 23.5 31 33 37.5 43.5 53.5

W
47 63 70 90 100 120 140 170

BxJ
38 x 30 53 x 40 57 x 45 72 x 52 82 x 62 100 x 80 116 x 95 142 x 110

L
55 74 69.8 91.8 79 107 98.6 124.6 109 143 139 171 163 201 193 253

L1
39 58 50 72 58 86 72 98 80 114 105 137 126 164 147 207

J1
4.5 14 5 16 6.5 20.5 10 23 9 26 12.5 28.5 15.5 34.5 18.5 48.5

K
19.4 25 29 33 38.5 46 55 74

T
8 10 11 11 12 13 15 23

Mxl
M5 x 8 M6 x 10 M8 x 10

Qxl
4.4 x 8 5.3 x 10 6.8 x 10

Bolt Size Through Hole Q

M4 M5 M6 M8 M8 M10 M12 M14

EM/EMZ GM/GMZ EM/EMZ GM/GMZ EM/EMZ GM/GMZ EM/EMZ GM/GMZ EM/EMZ GM/GMZ EM/EMZ GM/GMZ EM/EMZ GM/GMZ EM/EMZ GM/GMZ

M10 x 12 8.6 x 12 M10 x 13 8.6 x 13 M12 x 15 10.5 x 15 M14 x 18 12.5 x 18 M16 x 24 14.6 x 24

W1 rail dimensions are on Page 242.

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Unit : mm Grease Fitting Mounting Hole Thread Spec.

3 (thru hole) M6x0.75 M6x0.75 M6x0.75 M6x0.75 PT1/8 PT1/8 PT1/8

T1
4.5 5 6 7 8 10 11 19

N
3.3 11 11 11 11.5 13 13 13

Dynamic C (kgf)
1100 1490 1770 2400 2610 3520 3160 4690 4840 6270 8260 10090 12140 14890 18460 23960

Basic Load Ratings Static Moment (kgfm) Static C0 (kgf) MRO MPO MYO
2110 3260 3310 5150 4690 7240 5250 9330 8210 11930 14280 19070 20190 26920 28650 41810 10 15 22 31 36 48 60 80 96 136 216 264 367 449 629 834 8 18 18 35 32 54 50 86 75 144 170 251 293 435 495 850 8 18 18 35 31 53 49 85 73 141 168 248 288 426 484 830

Weight (kgf)
0.17 0.25 0.45 0.65 0.63 0.93 1.2 1.6 1.7 2.4 3 3.9 5 6.5 10 14.1

Model No.
EM/EMZ GM/GMZ EM/EMZ GM/GMZ EM/EMZ GM/GMZ EM/EMZ GM/GMZ EM/EMZ GM/GMZ EM/EMZ GM/GMZ EM/EMZ GM/GMZ EM/EMZ GM/GMZ

LAH15 LAH20 LAH25 LAH30 LAH35 LAH45 LAH55 LAH65

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Separately Sold Rail for NSK Linear Guide

LH series Standard Rail L1H : Clearance Interchangeable Type L1H-Z : Preloaded Interchangeable Type

Linear Guides
Rail Dimension Table

LH Series

LH series Butting Rail L1H-01 : Clearance Interchangeable Type L1H-01Z : Preloaded Interchangeable Type LH series butting rail features higher precision tolerances for L0 and G dimensions.

L1H 25
Rail Type Size No. Rail Length (mm) No Code: Standard 01: Butting Rail

1200 - 01

C Z
No Code: Clearance Type Z: Preloaded Type Material Code No Code: Standard carbon steel S: Stainless Steel (standard for LU and LE series) D: Carbon steel + Raydent coating H: Stainless steel + Raydent coating A: Carbon Steel + Armoloy B: Stainless Steel + Armoloy F: Fluoride Black Chrome Plating

Rail Dimensions Table Model No. Standard Butting

L1H15 L1H15-Z L1H20 L1H20-Z L1H25 L1H25-Z L1H30 L1H30-Z L1H35 L1H35-Z L1H45 L1H45-Z L1H55 L1H55-Z L1H65 L1H65-Z L1H15-01 L1H15-01Z L1H20-01 L1H20-01Z L1H25-01 L1H25-01Z L1H30-01 L1H30-01Z L1H35-01 L1H35-01Z L1H45-01 L1H45-01Z L1H55-01 L1H55-01Z L1H65-01 L1H65-01Z Max. rail length L 0 max. ( ) indicates Stainless Steel 1440 (1260) 3960 (3460) 3960 (3460) 4000 (3480) 4000 3990 3960 3900

Unit: mm

1 mm = 3.937 x 10 -2 inch 1kgf/m = 6,721 x 10 -1 Ft/Lb Rail Standard 0 Butting G-0.5 G

30 30 30 40 40 52.5 60 75 20 20 20 20 20 22.5 30 35

W1
15 20 23 28 34 45 53 63

H1
15 18 22 26 29 38 44 53

F
60 60 60 80 80 105 120 150

dxDxh
4.5 x 7.5 x 5.3 6 x 9.5 x 8.5 7 x 11 x 9 9 x 14 x 12 9 x 14 x 12 14 x 20 x 17 16 x 23 x 20 18 x 26 x 22

Rail Weight (kg/m)

1.6 2.6 3.6 5.2 7.2 12.3 16.9 24.3

Cut to length rails G = F/2 (+0 -4 mm )

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LH Series Accessories
Protector and Double Seal Travel length is reduced by the thickness of the end seal on the ball slide. Consider the value of V in the table below when calculating the travel length.
Protector Seal Unit : mm Double Seal Unit : mm Linear Guide Protector No. Protector No. Increased Model No. Plug End Grease Fitting End Thickness V1
LH15 LH20 LH25 LH30 LH35 LH45 LH55 LH65 LH15PT-01 LH20PT-01 LH25PT-01 LH30PT-01 LH35PT-01 LH45PT-01 LH55PT-01 LH65PT-01 LH15PTC-01 LH20PTC-01 LH25PTC-01 LH30PTC-01 LH35PTC-01 LH45PTC-01 LH55PTC-01 LH65PTC-01 2.7 2.9 3.2 4.2 4.2 4.9 4.9 5.5

Linear Guide Double Seal No. Double Seal No. Increased Plug End Grease Fitting End Thickness V2 Model No.
LH15 LH20 LH25 LH30 LH35 LH45 LH55 LH65 LH15WS-01 LH20WS-01 LH25WS-01 LH30WS-01 LH35WS-01 LH45WS-01 LH55WS-01 LH65WS-01 LH15WSC-01 LH20WSC-01 LH25WSC-01 LH30WSC-01 LH35WSC-01 LH45WSC-01 LH55WSC-01 LH65WSC-01 2.5 2.5 2.8 3.6 3.6 4.3 4.3 4.9

One of each PT and PTC is required to do one linear bearing.

One of each WS and WSC is required to do one linear bearing.

Fig. 8 Protector and Double Seal

Protector (made of steel) End Seal Double Seal (2 end seals)

NOTE: V1 includes the thickness of the screw head.

Adapters These parts connect piping to the tapped hole when the grease fitting is removed.
Fig. 6 LF Type

*NOTE: - The protector (steel) is always ahead of the side or double seal. Plastic Cap for Rail Mounting Hole

For LH20, 25 For LH30, 35

Linear Guide Model No.

LH15 LH20 LH25 LH30 LH35 LH45 LH55 LH65

Rail Mounting Bolt Size

M4 M5 M6 M8 M12 M14 M16

Cap. No. for Rail Mounting Hole

L45800004-003 L45800005-003 L45800006-003 L45800008-003 L45800012-003 L45800014-003 L45800016-003

Fig. 7 SF Type

For LH20, 25 For LH30, 35

Brass Cap for Rail Mounting Hole Linear Guide Model No.
LH20 LH25 LH30 LH35 LH45

Rail Mounting Bolt Size

M5 M6 M8 M12

Cap. No. for Rail Mounting Hole

L45800005-004 L45800006-004 L45800008-004 L45800012-004

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Identification Number
Refer to the following numbering system when ordering.

Linear Guides
LS Series
Ball Slide (Stocked item)

LAS 25
Ball slide Size No. Ball slide Shape code
AL: CL: KL: EL: FL: Square type (4 Tapped holes) - High load Square type (2 Rapped holes) - Medium load Flanged type (2 Thru holes) - Medium load Flanged type (4 Tapped holes) - High load Flanged type (4 Thru holes) - High load

AL

K
Blank - No special accessories and fluoride chome plating K: One K1 lubrication unit each side K2: Two K1 lubrication units each side D: Double seals each side P: Protector plate each side Preload Z: One K1 lubrication unit each side Blank: Two K1 lubrication units each side Material Code Blank: Carbon steel S: Stainless steel D: Carbon steel raydent coating H: Stainless steel raydent coating A: Carbon steel armoloy coating B: Stainless steel armoloy coating

LS-EL (High Load) with 4 Tapped Holes LS-FL (High Load) with 4 Thru Holes LS-KL (Medium Load) with 2 Thru Holes LS-AL (High Load) with 4 Tapped Holes Square Type LS-CL (Medium Load) with 2 Tapped Holes Both types have stainless steel series. Flanged Type

Fig.-1 LS-AL, LS-CL

Fig.-2 LS-EL, LS-FL, LS-KL

Radial Clearance and Preload

The clearance when interchangeable rail and ball slide components are combined is as listed in Table 2. Minus symbol indicates the preload.
Table 2 Clearance of Interchangeable Linear Guide Model No.
LS15 LS20 LS25 LS30 LS35
*Consult NSK for price and delivery.

Unit: m
Light Preload Z
0~4 0~4 0~5 0~5 0~6

Clearance
15~4 15~4 15~5 15~5 15~5

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Accuracy Standard
The accuracy standard of the NSK Compact Low Profile LS-Series is shown in Table 1. With highaccuracy control of individual rail size and interchangeability, the accuracy of Table 1 can be maintained sufficiently even after addition or replacement of the ball slide.
Table 1 Tolerances
(See Fig. 4 for Symbols)
Clearance Type Preload Type Overall Height, H Lateral Width, W2 Overall Height, H Lateral Width, W2

Load Rating and Life

The LS-Series is based on a design applying load from above. Therefore the dimension table shows the basic dynamic load rating C and basic static load rating C0 for the downward direction. If the load is applied laterally or upward refer to values in Table 2.
Table 2 Basic Load Rating Correction for Direction Basic Dynamic Load Rating C C 0.88C Basic Static Load Rating C0 0.75C0 0.63C0

Tolerances

Unit : m

Model No. LS 15, 20, 25, 30, 35

20 30 20 30
Refer to Fig. 3

Load Direction

Downward Upward Laterally

Running Parallelism of Face C to Face A Running Parallelism of Face D to Face B

W2 is applicable to the reference side only. Note: during installation the reference side is indicated by a line provided on the side of ball slide and rail. (See Fig. 4)

Estimate the life of linear guides using the equation below.

Fig. 3 Running Parallelism Fig. 5

L = 50 f F W where,

L : Rated fatigue life(km) C : Basic dynamic load rating (kgf) F : Load to a ball slide (kgf) (Dynamic equivalent load)
fW : Load factor fW =1.0 ~ 1.2 (Smooth condition) fW =1.2 ~ 1.5 (Normal condition) fW =1.5 ~ 3.0 (With shock or vibration)

Fig. 4 Accuracy Standard

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Square Type LAS-CL (Z) : LAS-AL (Z) : LAS-CLS (Z) : LAS-ALS (Z) : Standard Steel Stainless Steel

Note: Consult NSK for price and delivery on stainlees steel.

Linear Guides
Ball Slide Dimension Table

LS Series

Assy Dimensions Model No.

LAS15 CL/CLZ LAS15 AL/ALZ LAS20 CL/CLZ LAS20 AL/ALZ LAS25 CL/CLZ LAS25 AL/ALZ LAS30 CL/CLZ LAS30 AL/ALZ LAS35 CL/CLZ LAS35 AL/ALZ
Note:

Ball Slide Dimensions

H
24 28 33 42 48

E
4.6 6.0 7.0 9.5 10.5

W2
9.5 11.5 12.5 16.0 18.0

W
34 42 48 60 70

B
26 32 35 40 50

L
40.4 56.8 47.2 65.2 59.6 81.6 67.4 96.4 77 0 108.

L1
23.6 40.0 30.0 48.0 38.0 60.0 42.0 71.0 49.0 80.0

J
26 32 35 40 50

J1
11.8 7.0 15.0 8.0 19.5 12.5 21.5 15.5 24.5 15.0

K
19.4 22.0 26.0 33.5 37.5

T
10 12 12 13 14

Mxl
M4x6 M5x7 M6x9 M 8 x 12 M 8 x 12

W1 rail dimensions are on Page 250.

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Unit : mm Grease Fitting Mounting Hole Thread Spec.

3 (Thru Hole) M6x0.75 M6x0.75 M6x0.75 M6x0.75

T1
6.0 5.5 7.0 8.0 8.5

N
3 11 11 11 11

Dynamic C (kgf)
550 850 810 1190 1300 1920 1910 2940 2650 4080

Basic Load Ratings Static Moment (kgfm) Static C0 (kgf) MRO MPO MYO
930 1720 1370 2400 2120 3720 3020 5610 4080 7600 4 7 9 13 14 25 25 48 42 79 2 5 4 9 7 21 11 36 18 58 2 5 4 9 7 20 11 36 18 57

Weight (kgf)
0.14 0.20 0.19 0.28 0.34 0.51 0.58 0.85 0.86 1.25

Model No.
LAS15 CL/CLZ LAS15 AL/ALZ LAS20 CL/CLZ LAS20 AL/ALZ LAS25 CL/CLZ LAS25 AL/ALZ LAS30 CL/CLZ LAS30 AL/ALZ LAS35 CL/CLZ LAS35 AL/ALZ

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Flange Type LAS-KL (Z) : LAS-FL (Z) : LAS-EL (Z) : LAS-KLS (Z) : LAS-KLS (Z) :

Standard Steel

Stainless Steel

Linear Guides
LS Series
Ball Slide Dimension Table

Note: Consult NSK for price and delivery on stainless steel.

4 - Mx l Tapped hole (for EL type)

4 - Q x l Thru hole (for KL, FL type)

Assy Dimensions Model No.

LAS15 KL/KLZ LAS15 FL/FLZ LAS15 EL/ELZ LAS20 KL/KLZ LAS20 FL/FLZ LAS20 EL/ELZ LAS25 KL/KLZ LAS25 FL/FLZ LAS25 EL/ELZ LAS30 KL/KLZ LAS30 FL/FLZ LAS30 EL/ELZ LAS35 KL/KLZ LAS35 FL/FLZ LAS35 EL/ELZ

Ball Slide Dimensions W

52

H
24

E
4.6

W2
18.5

BxJ
41 x 26 41 x 26 41 x 26 49 x 32 49 x 32 49 x 32 60 x 35 60 x 35 60 x 35 72 x 40 72 x 40 72 x 40 80 x 50 82 x 50 82 x 50

L
40.4 56.8 56.8 47.2 65.2 65.2 59.6 81.6 81.6 67.4 96.4 96.4 77.4 108.0 108.0

L1
23.6 40.0 40.0 30.0 48.0 48.0 38.0 60.0 60.0 42.0 71.0 71.0 49.0 80.0 80.0

J1
11.8 7.0 7.0 15.0 8.0 8.0 19.5 12.5 12.5 21.5 15.5 15.5 24.5 15.0 15.0

K
19.4

T
8

Qxl
4.5 x 7 4.5 x 7

Mxl

Bolt Size Thru Hole Q

M4 M4

M5x8 22.0 10 5.5 x 9 5.5 x 9 M 6 x 10 26.0 11 7 x 10 7 x 10 M 8 x 12 33.5 11 9 x 12 9 x 12 M 10 x 18 37.5 12 9 x 13 9 x 13 M 10 x 20 M8 M8 M8 M8 M6 M6 M5 M5

28

6.0

19.5

59

33

7.0

25.5

73

42

9.5

31.0

90

48

10.5

33.0

100

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Linear Guides
LS Series

MPO

MPO

LAS-KL/KLZ

LAS-FL/FLZ LAS-EL/ELZ

Grease Fitting Mounting Hole Thread Spec.

3 (Thru Hole)

T1

Dynamic C (kgf)
550 850 850 810 1190 1190 1300 1920 1920 1910 2940 2940 2650 4080 4080

Basic Load Ratings Static Static Moment (kgfm) C0 (kgf) MRO MPO MYO
930 1720 1720 1370 2400 2400 2120 3720 3720 3020 5610 5610 4080 7600 7600 4 7 7 9 13 13 14 25 25 25 48 48 42 79 79 2 5 5 4 9 9 7 21 21 11 36 36 18 58 58 2 5 5 4 9 9 7 20 20 11 36 36 18 57 57

Weight (kgf)
0.17 0.26 0.26 0.24 0.35 0.35 0.44 0.66 0.66 0.76 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.7 1.7

Model No.
LAS15 KL/KLZ LAS15 FL/FLZ LAS15 EL/ELZ LAS20 KL/KLZ LAS20 FL/FLZ LAS20 EL/ELZ LAS25 FL/FLZ LAS25 EL/ELZ LAS30 KL/KLZ LAS30 FL/FLZ LAS30 EL/ELZ LAS30 EL/ELZ LAS35 KL/KLZ LAS35 FL/FLZ LAS35 EL/ELZ

6.0

M6x0.75

5.5

11

M6x0.75

7.0

11

M6x0.75

8.0

11

M6x0.75
Unit : mm

8.5

11

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LS series Standard Rail LS : Clearance Interchangeable Type L1S : Preloaded Interchangeable Type

Linear Guides
LS Series
Rail Dimension Table Separately Sold Rail for NSK Linear Guide

Identification Number
Rail

L1S 25 3960 -01 T S Z

Type Slide Size No. Rail Length (mm)
No code: Standard -01: Butted rail For L1S15 Rail Size Only: No code: Counterbore hole in rail for M3 T: Counterbore hole in rail for M4 Material Code Blank: Carbon steel S: Stainless steel D: Carbon steel raydent coating H: Stainless steel raydent coating A: Carbon steel armoloy coating B: Stainless steel armoloy coating Preload Code Z: Light preload Blank: Clearance type

Model No.

Weight W1
15

H1

Pitch F
60

Bolt Hole dxDxH

3.5 x 6 x 4.5

Rail Dimensions Max. rail length Rail Standard Butting G G Stainless Steel
30 20

L0 max. ( ) indicates (kgf/m)

1500 (1000) 1500 (1000) 3960 (3500) 3960 (3500) 4000 (3500) 4000 (3500)

Weight Rail
1.4

L1S15

12.5

L1S15T

15

12.5

60

4.5 x 7.5 x 5.3

30

20

1.4

L1S20

20

15.5

60

6 x 9.5 x 8.5

30

20

2.3

L1S25

23

18.5

60

7 x 11 x 9

30

20

3.1

L1S30

28

23.5

80

7 x 11 x 9

40

20

4.8

L1S35

34

27.5

80

9 x 14 x 12

40

20

7.0

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LS Series Accessories
Protector and Double Seal Travel length is reduced by the thickness of the end seal on the ball slide. Consider the value of V in the table below when calculating the travel length.
Protector Seal Linear Guide Protector No. Protector No. Model No. Plug End Grease Fitting End
LS15 LS20 LS25 LS30 LS35 LS15PT-01 LS20PT-01 LS25PT-01 LS30PT-01 LS35PT-01 LS15PTC-01 LS20PTC-01 LS25PTC-01 LS30PTC-01 LS35PTC-01 Unit : mm

Linear Guides
LS Series Accessories
Double Seal Linear Guide Double Seal No. Double Seal No. Model No. Plug End Grease Fitting End
LS15 LS20 LS25 LS30 LS35 LS15WS-01 LS20WS-01 LS25WS-01 LS30WS-01 LS35WS-01 LS15WSC-01 LS20WSC-01 LS25WSC-01 LS30WSC-01 LS35WSC-01 Unit : mm

Increased Thickness V1
3.0.0 2.7 3.2 4.2 4.2

Increased Thickness V2
2.8 2.5 2.8 3.6 3.6

One of each PT and PTC is required to do one linear bearing.

One of each WS and WSC is required to do one linear bearing.

Fig. 7 Protector and Double Seal

Protector (made of steel) End Seal Double Seal (2 end seals)

Note: V1 includes the thickness of the screw head.

*Note: - The protector (steel) is always ahead of the side or double seal.

Adapter
These parts connect piping to the tapped hole when the grease fitting is removed.
Fig. 5 LF Type
Adapter No. L80206021-301

Table 12 Cap for Rail Mounting Hole Linear Guide Rail Mounting Cap. No. for Rail Model No. Bolt Size Mounting Hole
LS15 LS20 LS25 LS30 LS35 M3 M5 M6 M8 L45800003-003 L45800005-003 L45800006-003 L45800008-003

For LS20, 25 For LS30, 35

Fig. 6 SF Type
For LS20, 25 For LS30, 35

Adapter No. L80106021-301

Brass Cap for Rail Mounting Hole Linear Guide Rail Mounting Cap. No. for Rail Model No. Bolt Size Mounting Hole
LS20 LS25 LS30 LS35 M5 M6 M8 L45800005-004 L45800006-004 L45800008-004

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LU Series
Identification Number Refer to the following numbering system when ordering.
Ball Slide (Stocked item) Rail (Stocked item)

LAU 12 AR S
No code: Clearance type S: Stainless Steel

L1U 12 0120 T S
S: Stainless Steel, no code: standard T: Bolt hole large, no code: standard Rail length (mm) Size No. Interchangeable Ball Slide Type Size No. Rail Type

AR: Square TR: Square (Large Tapped hole)

Ball Slide

LU series ball slide dimension Assy Dimension Model No. Height H E

LAU09ARS LAU09TRS LAU12ARS LAU12TRS LAU15ALS 10 13 16

Unit: mm

W2

Width Length W L
20 27 32 30 35.2 43.6

B
15 20 25

J
13 10 15 20

Ball Slide Dimensions Tapped Hole Thread MxPxl B1 L1

M2 x 0.4 x 2.5 M3 x 0.5 x 3 M2.5 x 0.45 x 3 M3 x 0.5 x 3.5 M3 x 0.5 x 4 2.5 20

J1
3.5 5.5 3.4 3.5

K
7.8 10 12

Dynamic Static C C0 (kgf) (kgf)

150 290 570 220 360 670

Basic Load Rating Static Moment (kgfm) MRO MPO MYO

0.9 2.2 4.3 0.5 1.2 2.2 0.5 38 2.2

Weight (gf)
19 38 70

2.2 5.5 3 4 7.5 8.5

3.5 21.8 3.5 27

Rail

LU series rail dimension Rail Dimension Model No Standard Length (in stock) Width W1
9 800 990 12 15

Unit: mm

Height H1
5.5 7.5 9.5

Bolt pitch F
20 25 40

Weight Bolt hole dxDxh

2.6 x 4.5 x 3 3.5 x 6 x 4.5 3 x 5.5 x 3.5 3.5 x 6 x 4.5 3.5 x 6 x 4.5

G (Standard)
7.5 10 15

Rail length L0 max

275 800 1000 (Stainless: 670)

(gf/100mm)
35 65 105

L1U09*S L1U09*TS L1U12*S L1U12*TS L1U15*S

*Stainless Steel

115 170 230

195 270 430

275 470 670

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LE Series
Identification Number Refer to the following numbering system when ordering.
Ball Slide (Stocked item) Rail (Stocked item)

LAE 12 AR S
No code: Clearance type S: Stainless Steel

L1E 12 0120

AR: Square TR: Square (Large Tapped hole)

S: Stainless Steel Rail length (mm)

Size No. Interchangeable Ball Slide Type

Size No. Rail Type

Ball Slide

LE series ball slide dimension Assy Dimension Model No. Height H E

LAE09ARS LAE09TRS LAE12ARS LAE15ARS 12 14 16 4 4 4 Width Length

Unit: mm

W2
6 8 9

W
30 40 60

J
12 15 20

Ball Slide Dimensions Tapped Hole Thread MxPxl B1 L1

M2.6 x 0.45 x 3 M3 x 0.5 x 3 M3 x 0.5 x 4 M4 x 0.7 x 4.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 27.6 31 38.4

J1
7.8 8 9.2

Basic Load Rating Static Moment Dynamic Static (kgfm) C C0 K (kgf) (kgf) MRO MPO MYO
8 10 12 310 440 780 460 650 1060 3.3 6.0 17.7 1.7 2.4 4.9 1.7 2.4 4.9

Weight (gf)
40 75 150

39.8 21 45 28

56.6 45

Rail

LE series rail dimension Rail Dimension Model No. Standard Length (in stock)
110 150 230 200 310 430 290 470 670 380 790 990

Unit: mm

Bolt Width Height pitch W1 H1 F

18 24 42 7.5 8.5 9.5 30 40 40

B2
23

B3
9.5 12.5 9.5

Bolt hole dxDxh

3.5 x 6 x 4.5 4.5 x 8 x 4.5 4.5 x 8 x 4.5

G hole (Standard)
10 15 15

Rail length L0 max

400 800 1000

Weight (gf/100mm)
95 140 275

L1E09*S L1E12*S L1E15*S

*Stainless Steel

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LW Series
Identification Number Refer to the following numbering system when ordering.
Ball Slide (Stocked item) Rail (Stocked item)

LAW 27 EL Z
Z : Light Preload No Code : Clearance

L1W 27 0820 Z
Z: Light Preload No Code : Clearance

EL: Flanged (Tapped hole) Rail length (mm) Size No. Interchangeable Ball Slide Type Size No. Rail Type

Ball Slide

LW series ball slide dimension Assembly Dimension Model No. Height H E

17 21 27 35 50 2.5 3 4 4 4.5

Unit: mm

Ball Slide Dimensions Tapped Hole Thread M x P T1

M4 x 0.7 M5 x 0.8 M6 x 1 3.2 3.7 6 8 14

Width Length W2 W L B x J
13.5 15.5 19 60 51.4 53 x 26 68 58.8 60 x 29 80 74 70 x 40

Q
3.3 4.4 5.3 6.8 8.6

L1
35 41 56 84 108

J1
4.5 6 8 12 14

K
14.5 18 23 31 45.5

T
8 10 14 18

Basic Load Rating Grease fitting Static Moment Weight (kgf) (kgfm) Dynamic Static Thread T1 N C(kgf) C0(kgf) MRO MPO MYO
4 3 570 660 1310 3370 6270 1150 1420 2740 6780 11930 11.6 15.0 35.6 149.5 347.0 3.7 4.8 3.4 4.5 0.2 0.3 0.5 1.5 M6 x 0.75 M6 x 0.75 M6 x 0.75 PT 1/8 4.5 11 6 8 14 11 11 14

LAW17EL/ELZ LAW21EL/ELZ LAW27EL/ELZ LAW35EL/ELZ LAW50EL/ELZ

6 3 thru hole

14.3 13.8 54.4 53.3

25.5 120 108 107 x 60 M8 x 1.25 36 162 140.6 144 x 80 M10 x 1.5

128.9 126.2 4.0

Rail

LW series rail dimension Rail Dimension Model No.

L1W17 L1W21 L1W27 L1W35 L1W50 430 430 460 440 440

Unit: mm

Standard Length (in stock)

670 680 640 600 600 990 980 820 760 760 1000 1000 1000 1240 1240

Width W1
33 37 42 69 90

Height H1
8.7 10.5 15 19 24

Bolt pitch F
40 50 60 80 80

B1
18 22 24 40 60

Bolt hole dxDxh

4.5 x 7.5 x 5.3 4.5 x 7.5 x 5.3 4.5 x 7.5 x 5.3 7 x 11 x 9 9 x 14 x 12

G (Standard)
15 15 20 20 20

Rail length L0 max

1000 1600 2000 2400 3000

Weight (kgf/m)
2.1 2.9 4.7 9.6 15.8

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Assembly
Interchangeable ball slides are shipped on (disposable) plastic provisional rails as shown in Fig.-9. 1. Wipe off anticorrosive oil from the rail. 2. Since Alvania (AS2) grease is packed in the ball slide, you can use it as delivered. 3. Align the rail with the bottom and side faces of the provisional rail while pushing the provisional rail lightly against the rail, slide the ball slide on the rail (Fig.-9).
Fig. 9 Assembly of Ball Slide with Rail

Mounting Procedure
For cases where datum surface exists on the bed 1. Lightly tighten the rail mounting bolts and then use the shoulder plate to secure rail datum surface against bed mounting surface (See Fig. 12). 2. Tighten rail mounting bolts to their recommended torques (Table 7). Tighten the bolts in an order which enables the wrench to help push the rail against the mounting surface (see Fig. 13 for example).
Fig. 12 Positioning of Rail

Table 7

Recommended Torque for Rail Mounting Bolt

(case of thermally refined bolt) Unit : kgfcm

Bolt Nominal No.

M3 M4 M5 M6 M8

Torque
10.8 25.0 52.0 88.0 220.0

Bolt Nominal No.

Torque

Mounting Method
Shoulder Height and Corner Shape at Mounting Face When utilizing the reference surface to secure rail or ball slides to machine components the components must have the mounting face height (H', H") and corner chamfer (r) dimensions as listed in Table 6 and illustrated in Figs. 10 and 11, to avoid interference.
Table 6 Product No.
15 20 25 30 35 45 55 65

M10 440 M12 770 M14 1240 M16 2000 [1 kgcm=0.8681 Lb in]

Fig. 13 Tightening Direction

Shoulder height and corner shape at mounting face (LH, LS Series) Radius of corner r (max.)
0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 1.0

Unit : mm

Shoulder Height of Rail H'

4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 6.0 8. 10.0 11.0

Shoulder Height of Ball Slide H"

4.5 5.0 5.0 6.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 11.0

3. Mount the adjust side rail, as shown in Fig.-14, while checking rail parallelism. For the jig shown in Fig.-14, stability will be improved by mounting it on 2 ball slide.
Fig. 14 Parallelism Measurement with Jigs

Fig. 10 Rail Datum Face Mounting Part

Fig. 11 Ball Slide Datum Face Mounting Part

4. If dowel pins are being used they should be installed at this step. 5. Position the ball slides at specified intervals and mount the table gently. 6. Tighten ball slide mounting bolts of datum side while pushing the table so that the table and ball slide mounting reference surfaces are in contact.
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Indication of Installed Standard Side

The datum face of each rail is indicated by a groove in the datum face or by an arrow mark on the end or top surface of the rail.

Notes on Usage
Separately packaged ball slide is mounted on a plastic temporary axis (disposable) as shown at left. 1. Wipe anti-rust oil from the rail. 2. Product is ready for use as is since Alvania 2 grease is sealed inside the ball slide. 3. Note the groove mark which identifies the datum faces of ball slide and rail above. 4. Move the ball slide, matching and slightly pushing the base and the side of provisional rail to the rail as in drawing at left.
Grease Fittings for NSK Ball Slides Type
Drive A B C A B C

Lubrication
Grease Lubrication NSK linear guides are packed with Alvania 2 grease and can be used as delivered. The replenishment frequency is recommended to be once a year, but adjust the interval depending on the operation conditions. (1) To Change Direction of Grease Fitting 1. Remove the grease fitting with a wrench. 2. Wind some sealing tape on the thread of the fitting, then insert it and tighten. Be careful not to over torque when tightening into the side of the plastic bearing end cap. (2) Change of Fitting Position in Front/Back Direction 1. Remove the plug from the grease fitting mounting hole face B shown in Fig.-9 with a hexagonal wrench. 2. Remove the grease fitting from face A and screw into hole face B. 3. In place of the removed fitting, insert the plug into the hole in the face A. (3) Change Grease Fitting Position to Side Surface To mount the grease fitting on the end cap side face, or on the ball slide face, please consult NSK.

Linear Guide Model #

LH15, LS15, LW17 LH, LS 20,25,30,35 Same Same plus LW21, 27, 35 LH 45, 55, 65 Same Same plus LW50

Grease Fitting Part #

L50010000-301 L50000000-001 L50100000-001 L50200000-001 L50003000-001 L50103000-001 L50203000-001

Thread Spec.
Dia. 3mm M6X0.75MM M6X0.75MM M6X0.75MM PT 1/8 PT 1/8 PT 1/8

Fig. 15 Shape of Grease Fitting

Oil Lubrication
Oil piping can be connected to the tapped hole from where the grease fitting was removed. Piping joints are listed on page 243 and page 251. The recommended lubrication oil supply quantity per ball slide per hour Q is given by the following formula, where N is the rail width number. Q= N (ml/hr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5) 150 Using LH45 as an example, N=45, and Q= 45 = 0.3(ml/hr) 150
256

(1) Applies only to model No. LH15, LS15 and LW17.

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NSK Grease Unit

Replenish grease to NSK linear guides and ball screws by a manual type hand grease pump. Install the grease in bellows tube to the pump. Several types of grease (80 g) are available.

Grease in a bellows tube

(1) Composition of NSK Grease Unit

Components and grease types are shown below.

NSK Grease Unit

NSK Grease (80 g in a bellows tube)

Name

(tube type)

Reference number

NSK Grease AS2 NSK Grease PS2 NSK Grease LR3 NSK Grease LG2

(Brown) (Orange) (Green) (Blue)

NSK GRS AS2 NSK GRS PS2 NSK GRS LR3 NSK GRS LG2

NSK Hand Grease Pump Unit NSK Hand Grease Pump (Straight nozzle NSK HGP NZ1 -- One nozzle is provided with the hand pump.) Grease nozzle (used with the hand grease pump) NSK straight nozzle NSK chuck nozzle NSK drive fitting nozzle NSK point nozzle NSK flexible nozzle NSK flexible extension pipe NSK straight extension pipe NSK HGP NZ1 NSK HGP NZ2 NSK HGP NZ3 NSK HGP NZ4 NSK HGP NZ5 NSK HGP NZ6 NSK HGP NZ7 NSK HGP

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(2) NSK Greases (80 g in a bellows tube)

Bellows tube

(3) NSK manual Grease Pump Unit

1. NSK Hand Grease Pump Unit (Reference number: NSK HGP)

Features
Light-weight ..........................Can be operated by one hand, yet there is no worry to making a mistake. Inserting by high pressure ..........Insert at 15 Mpa. No leaking ............................Does not leak when held upside down. Easy to change grease ............Simply attach the grease in bellows tube. Remaining grease ..................Can be confirmed through slit on the tube. Several nozzles ......................Five types of nozzles to choose from.
Fig. 2-3 NSK Hand Grease Pump with NSK straightnozzle

Specifications
Spout volume ........................0.35 g/stroke Mass of main body..................393 g Overall length ........................About 200 mm Overall width ........................About 200 mm Grease tube outer diameter ......38.1 Accessory..............................Several nozzles for a unique application can be attached

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(2) Nozzles
Nozzles that can be attached to NSK Hand Grease Pump Name Designation code Use
Can be used with grease fitting A, B, and NSK HGP NZ1 C under JIS B1575 standard.

Dimensions

NSK straight nozzle

Same as above. NSK chuck nozzle NSK HGP NZ2 However, there is no need to press the hand pump because the grease fitting and the nozzle come to contact due to the chucking mechanism at the tip.

NSK fitting nozzle Dedicated for the - f3 NSK HGP NZ3 drive-in grease fitting.

Used for linear guides and ball NSK point nozzle NSK HGP NZ4 screws which do not have grease fitting. Supplies grease directly to the ball grooves, or through theopening of ball slide or ball slide to inside. The tip of the flexible NSK flexible nozzle NSK HGP NZ5 nozzle is chuck nozzle. Used to supply grease to the area where hand cannot reach. Flexible extension NSK flexible extension pipe NSK HGP NZ6 pipe connects the grease pump and the nozzle

Straight extension NSK straight extension pipe NSK HGP NZ7 pipe connects the grease pump and the nozzle.

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Grease lubricant for linear guides and ball screws

Type Thickener
AS2 PS2 LR3 LG2 Lithium type Lithium type Lithium type Lithium type

Base oil
Mineral oil Synthetic oil + mineral oil Synthetic oil Synthetic oil + synthetic hydrocarbon oil Synthetic oil + mineral oil

Base oil kinematic viscosity cSt (40C)

130 15 30 30

Range of use temperature (C)

10~110 50~110 30~130 10~80

Purpose
For ball screws and linear guides for general use at high load. For ball screws and linear guides for low temperature and high frequency operation. For ball screws at high speed, medium load. For ball screws and linear guides for clean environment. For fretting resistant ball screws and linear guides.

NF2

Urea composite type

27

40~100

Table
model

Grease nozzle used for NSK linear guide

Tap hole for grease fitting Standard grease Straight fitting nozzle NZ1 Chuck nozzles (two) NZ Drive-in nipple nozzle NZ3
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o*2) o*2) o o o o o

Linear guide

Point nozzle NZ4

Flexible nozzle NZ5

LS15 LS20 ~35 LH15 LH20 ~35 LH45 ~85 LW17 LW21 ~35 LW50 LU09 ~15 LE09 ~15

3 M6 x 0.75 3 M6 x 0.75 PT1 / 8 3 M6 x 0.75 PT/18 -

Drive-in type B type Drive-in type B type B type Drive-in type B type B type None *1 None *1

*1) LU and LE Series: Apply grease directly to ball groove, etc. using a point nozzle. *2) LS20, LS25, LH20: Use straight nozzle. (Point nozzle tip cannot be used because it interferes with the rail top surface.)

Figures of Grease fittings

(1) Drive-in type

A type

B type

C type

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Application Sheet
Linear Guides Rail Butting
G1 Staggered Rail Butts F Overall Length G3 G4

G2

Line Marks Inside

In order to determine rail butting configuration, please photocopy and complete this form from our catalogue and fax back to NSK. An electronic copy is available. Please contact NSK customer service. Quantity: __________________________________ Rail Number: ____________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________ G1 Dimension: __________________________ mm F Dimension: ____________________________ mm Note: For butting rails only. Note: Make sure line marks are inside for Rail Butting. Consists of______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ G1= ____________ G3= ____________ G2= ____________ G4= ____________ G2 Dimension: ______________________________ mm

__________________________________________________________________________________________ Company: __________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Name: ______________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ________________________________ Date: __________________________________ Fax: __________________________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________

Remarks: __________________________________________________________________________________

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K1 Maintenance-Free Lubrication System

The NSK K1s distinctive capabilities as a compact and efficient oil-impregnated lubrication unit as well as a seal, greatly increases the performance of the Linear Guide. The K1 Lubrication Unit is available in two types, one for industrial applications and one for food and medical devices where cleanliness and safety are paramount.

Features:
1. Long-term, maintenance-free usage. In mechanical environments where lubrication is difficult to apply, long-term running efficiency is maintained by using the NSK K1 in combination with grease. 2. Prevention of oil-related environmental pollution. In locations where oil greatly affects the environment, or in mechanisms with severe hygiene restrictions, sufficient lubrication is provided using the NSK K1 in combination with grease. 3. Effective in environments where the lubricant is washed away. In facilities where mechanisms are washed down with water, or subject to severe weather conditions, long service life is ensured by using the NSK K1 in combination with grease. Especially effective under hygienic conditions where oil must not be dispersed. 4. Maintains efficiency in dusty environments. In environments where oil and grease-absorbing dust is produced, long-term efficiency is maintained by using the NSK K1 in combination with grease.

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K1 Identification Number
Refer to the following numbering system when ordering.

Example: L A H 3 0 A N Z - K
Interchangeable ball slide Series code Size number NSK K1 equipped Preload code (Z: in case of a light preload) Ball slide shape code

Interchangeable Linear Guide Dimensions LH, LS, LW, LU, LE Series Unit: mm Interchangeable Standard Ball slide length Thickness Thickness of Grease fitting Ball Slide Ball slide Ball Slide with two NSK K1 of NSK K1 protective cover projection size code form length L V1 V2 N (mm)
AN LAH15 LAH20 LAH25 LAH30 BN LAH35 LAH45 LAH55 LAH65** LAS15 LAS20 LAS25 LAS30 LAS35 LAW17 LAW21 LAW27 LAW35 LAW50 LAU09 LAU12 LAU15 LAE09 LAE12 LAE15 AR AR AR TR AN BN AN BN AN BN AN BN AL CL AL CL AL CL AL CL AL CL EL EL EL EL EL AR AR TR TR AL AN BN AN BN AN EM GM EM GM EM GM EM GM EM GM EL EL EL EL EL FL KL FL KL FL KL FL KL FL KL EM GM EM GM EM GM 55 74 69.8 91.8 79 107 85.6 98.6 124.6 109 143 139 171 163 201 193 253 56.8 40.4 65.2 47.2 81.4 59.4 96.4 67.4 108 77 51.4 58.8 74 108 140.6 30 35.2 43.6 39.8 45 56.6 65.6 84.6 80.4 102.4 90.6 118.6 97.6 110.6 136.6 122 156 154 186 178 216 211 271 66.4 50 75.8 57.8 92 70 108.4 79.4 121 90 61.6 71.4 86.6 123 155.6 36.4 42.2 51.8 46.8 53 66.2 4.5 4.5 5.0 5.0 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 (5) (14) (14) (14)

5.5 6.5 6.5 8.0 4.0 4.5 4.5 5.0 5.5 4.5 5.5 5.5 6.5 6.5 2.7 3.0 3.5 3.0 3.5 4.0

1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 0.6 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.8

(14) (15) (15) (16) (5) (14) (14) (14) (14) (5) (13) (13) (13) (14)

* For Protector and Double Seal Information for LH Series please see page 243. * For Protector and Double Seal Information for LS Series please see page 251. **Contact NSK for information on assembly instructions.

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K1 Lubrication Unit Handling and Assembly Instructions Handling Instructions

To maintain the NSK K1 Seals high efficiency over a long period of time, please follow these instructions. 1. Permissible temperature range Max. operating temperature: 50C (122F) Max. peak temperature: 80C (176F) If not installed immediately, they should be kept refrigerated. Avoid storage in direct sunlight. 2. Never leave the linear guide in close proximity to grease-removing organic solvents such as hexane, thinners, etc. Never immerse the linear guide in kerosene or rust preventative oils which contain kerosene.

Note
Other oils such as: water-based cutting oil, oilbased cutting oil, grease (mineral oil-AS2, ester-PS2) present no problems to the K1 lubricating units performance.

Assembly Instructions for the K1 Lubricating Unit for Linear Guides

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Slide linear bearing on to the linear rail, using the plastic provisional rail supplied. Remove the grease fitting from the end of the bearing. Remove the Phillips screws (2 pieces). Remove the end seal from end of bearing. Install threaded plug from K1 kit (or see option 9 and 10 depending on application). Install the cover plate from the K1 kit, to the end of bearing, against the end cap. Install K1 lubricating unit without fixing rings, so it can be expanded over the rail. Put the three (3) fixing rings in position on the K1 lubricating unit. Replace the end seal, in front of the K1 lubricating unit. Install connector screw for grease fitting. Replace the grease fitting in connector screw. Install the extension Phillips screws (2 pieces, supplied with the K1 seal kit).

Note* The K1 lubricating unit has a shelf life. They should be installed immediately upon receipt. It is important to avoid direct sun light and extreme heat conditions.

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Unit Conversions
To convert
From To Multiply By

daN

10.000

kgf

9.81

kgf

lbf

2.205

kgf.cm

lbf.in

0.868

kgf.cm

ozf.in

13.890

kgf.m

lbf.ft

7.234

kgf.m

lbf.in

86.811

N.m

lbf.ft

0.738

mm

inch

0.03937

inch

mm

25.4

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Precision Ground Ball Screw

Precision Ground Ball Screws are designed to ensure smooth, precise travel, reduced wear and longer life. NSK is the leading producer of these precision products. Custom designs can be ordered for demanding applications.

In addition to standard ground Ball Screws, NSK offers a complete line of custom Precision Ground Ball Screws. NSK also offers a wide variety of either Flange or Square style Ball Screw Support Unit kits.

Standard Metric Precision Ground Ball Screws A-Series(Finished Shaft Ends) S-Series(Unmachined Shaft Ends)
Screw Shaft Diameter (mm)
4 6 8 10 12 14 15 16 20 25 28 32 36 40 45 50

Lead (mm) 1 1.5 2 2.5 4 5 6 8 10 12 16 20 25 32 40 50

Legend Finished Unmachined

266

S A

MS,MA BB,SA FB,FA

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Precision Ground Ball Screw

Standard Inch
Available with either Finished or Unfinished Shaft Ends

Availability Table
Shaft O.D.
Lead .200 (5.08 mm) .250 (6.35 mm) .500 (12.7 mm) 1.00 (25.4 mm) Unmachined Shaft Ends Machined Shaft Ends

.472 .630 .784 .787 .984 1.260 1.496 1.732 1.969 (12mm) (16mm) (20mm) (20mm) (25mm) (32mm) (38mm) (44mm) (12mm)

Identification Numbers

W
Ball Screw Code Shaft Dia. (mm) Effective Thread Length (Unit: X 100mm) Franklin Indiana Plant Serial Number of Design Preload Code:

16

02 WF - 90

S1

C3- Z

5.08

E
Plant Code Lead (mm) Axial Clearance Code Z=0

Accuracy Grade Code C3=.0003 / FT, C5 = .0007 /FT P: Oversize Ball Z: Offset Lead No Code: Clearance D: Double Nut Material Code

NSK offers a wide variety of standard off the shelf ball screw support unit kits NSKs standard line of both metric and inch series precision ground ball screws are manufactured to either a C3 or C5 accuracy grade.

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Rolled Ball Screw

(1) Product classification NSK rolled ball screws are classified by nut model as shown in Table I-6.4.
Table I-64 Classification of rolled ball screws
Nut model Nut shape
Lead Recirculation system classification

R Series

RNFTL

Flanged, Tube projecting type

Return tube type

Fine, medium lead High helix lead

RNFBL

Flanged Circular

Return tube type

Fine, medium lead

RNCT

V-thread (no flange) Projecting tube type

Return tube type

Fine lead

RNSTL

Square type

Return tube type

Small, medium leads

RNFCL

Flanged Circular

End cap type

High helix lead Ultra high helix lead

(References below are in Catalog E3161)

(2) Features Short delivery time: R Series is standardized, and available in stock. Interchangeable screw shaft and ball nut: Screw shaft and nut assembly components are sold separately, and randomly-matched. The maximum axial play after assembly is shown in the dimension tables. Low prices: Screw shaft is processed by rolling. This is why prices are lower than those of precision types. Abundant series: There are 128 types of nut assembly combinations in the series. Each combination has two to three different lengths in screw shaft. (3) Accuracy Lead accuracy: Ct10 grade (u300=0.210). Refer to "Technical Description: Lead Accuracy" for details. Axial play: Varies with internal specification.

Refer to the dimension tables . Run out of screw shaft center: Ct10 grade (4) Nut installation Refer to "Technical Description: Installation". (5) Shaft end machining It is necessary to machine screw shaft end of the rolled ball screw. Refer to "Configuration of rolled ball screw shaft end" if you use standard support unit. Refer to "Technical Description: Shaft end machining" for procedures and precautions. (6) Rust prevention Rust prevention agent is applied at time of delivery. But special surface treatment is not given to these ball screws. NSK furnishes treatment such as phosphate coating or electrolysis low temperature chrome plating on request.

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Rolled Ball Screw

R Series
price inquiry. (7) Reference number Reference number of rolled ball screw is described below. Please use reference number to order, or for a
Nut assembly (example)
Product code (rolled nut) Nut model FTL, FBL, STL, CT, FCL

RN F TL 25 10 A 5 S
Seal code S: With seal No code: Without seal Effective turns of balls (turns of balls x number of circuit) Internal design code

Screw shaft diameter (mm)

Lead (mm)

Screw shaft (example)

Product code (Rolled screw shaft) Screw shaft diameter (mm)

RS2510A20
Screw shaft length (x 100 mm) Internal design code Lead (mm)

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Ball Screw Support Units

B-I-6.6 Accessories Accessories to use with ball screw are available in stock.
Table I-66 Support unit categories (References below are in Catalog E3161)
Bearing boreBearing seat diameter WBK**-01 Fixed support Angular contact

Application

Shape

Support side

Bearing in use

6 side ball bearing

~25

WBK**S-01 Deep groove Square ball bearing Simple support 6

~25

WBK**SF-01 Small equipment, light load

side Deep groove 12 ball bearing (Exclusive for VFA Series)

, 15

WBK**R-11 (Support kit) Deep groove ball bearing (arranged to have angular Fixed support Round WBK**-11 side Angular contact contact) (Exclusive for RMA and RMS Series) 4

, 6

6 ball bearing

~25

WBK**DF*-31 Fixed support Machine tools, heavy load Round side

Thrust angular

contact ball

17

~40

bearing

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(1) Support units 1. Classification Ball Screw support units are categorized by their shape (Table B-I-6.6). Select the type that is appropriate for you to use. 2. Features
NSK Bearings Inside:

3. Reference number and applicable ball screw

(For light load)

WBK 08 S-01

Support unit product code Nominal size Support side code

No code:Fixed support side SF :Simple support side R:Fixed support side (support kit)

General Use: Fixed support side units use Angular Contact ball Bearings for rigidity and low friction torque Heavy Load/Machine Tool: Fixed support side units use Thrust Angular Contact bearings for greater rigidity and load capacity.

Design serial number

(For heavy load)

WBK 25 DF-31

Nominal size Bearing combination DF (duplex), DFD (triplex), DFF (quadruple) Design serial number

Low Friction Torque: To minimize friction torque a deep groove ball bearing with a shield on both sides is used on the simple support side. High Dust Prevention: Oil seal is installed in small clearance on the fixed support side. Lock Nut: A fine grade lock nut is provided to fix bearing with high precision. Short Delivery Time: Standard items in stock

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Table I-6.7 and 8 show "shaft diameter/lead combinations" of standard ball screws that are applicable to support units.
Table I-6.7 Support units for light load and applicable "screw shaft diameter/lead combinations"
Support unit / reference number Square Round "Screw shaft diameter/lead combinations" of standard ball screws (mm) that are applicable to support unit

Fixed support side Simple support side Fixed support side (driving motor side) (opposite to driving motor)

WBK06-01A

WBK08S-01 WBK10S-01

WBK06-11 WBK08-11 WBK10-11

4x1, 6x1 8x1, 8x1.5, 8x2, 10x2, 10x2.5 10x4, 12x2, 12x2.5, 12x5, 12x10 14x5, 14x8, 15x10, 15x20, 16x2

Light load / small equipment

WBK08-01A WBK10-01A

WBK12-01A

WBK12S-01

WBK12-11 16x2.5, 16x5, 16x16, 16x32

WBK15-01A

WBK15S-01

WBK15-11

20x4, 20x5, 20x10, 20x20, 20x40 25x4, 25x5, 25x6, 25x10, 25x20

WBK20-01

WBK20S-01

WBK20-11 25x25, 25x50, 28x5, 28x6 32x5, 32x6, 32x8, 32x10

WBK25-01

WBK25S-01

WBK25-11 32x25, 32x32

Remarks 1. Reference number is based on the bearing bore on the fixed support side. 2. Please note that the reference numbers 12 or below on the simple-support side do not match the bore of the deep-groove ball bearing in use.

Table I-6.8 Support units for heavy load and applicable "screw shaft diameter/lead combinations"
Support unit / reference number "Screw shaft diameter/lead combinations" of standard ball screws that are applicable to the support unit

Heavy load / machine tools

Fixed support side (drive motor side)

Fixed support side (opposite to drive motor)

(mm)

WBK30DF-31 WBK30DFD-31 WBK30DF-31 WBK30DFD-31 WBK35DF-31 WBK40DF-31 WBK40DFD-31

WBK25DF-31 WBK25DFD-31 WBK30DF-31 WBK30DFD-31 WBK35DF-31 WBK40DF-31 WBK40DFD-31

36x10 36x10, 40x10 40x5, 40x8, 40x10, 40x12 40x12 45x10 50x10 50x10

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4. Dimensions of support unit for light load / small equipment Table I-6.9 shows characteristic value of the support units for light load / small equipment.
Table I-6.9 Characteristic values of support units for light load
Fixed side support unit Bearing in use (angular contact ball bearing) Axial direction Support unit reference number Bearing reference number
Basic dynamic load Load limit rating (N) (Ca N) Preload (N) Rigidity (N/ m)

Support unit on simple support side

Bearing in use (deep-groove ball bearing)

Radial direction
Maximum starting torque (NEcm)

Bearing reference number

Basic dynamic load rating C N

Support unit reference number

WBK06-01A (Square) 706ATYDFC7P5 WBK06-11 (Round) WBK08-01A (Square) 708ATYDFC8P5 WBK08-11 (Round) WBK10-01A (Square) 7000ATYDFC8P5 WBK10-11 (Round) WBK12-01A (Square) 7001ATYDFC8P5 WBK12-11 (Round) WBK15-01A (Square) 7002ATYDFC8P5 WBK15-11 (Round) WBK20-01 (Square) 7204ATYDFC8P5 WBK20-11 (Round) WBK25-01 (Square) 7205ATYDFC8P5 WBK25-11 (Round) F694ZZ WBK04R-11 (Round) (Deep-groove ball bearing) F696ZZ WBK06R-11 (Round) (Deep-groove ball bearing)
* NSK does not recommend replacing only the bearing within a unit. We recommend the replacement of a complete unit. Please contact NSK for availability.

02670

01040

020

028.0

0.49

WBK08S-01

04400

01450

059

053.0

0.88

606ZZ

2260 (Square type) WBK10S-01

06600

02730

205

094.0

1.90

608ZZ

3300 (Square type) WBK12S-01

07100

03040

215

104.0

2.10

6000ZZ

4550 (Square type) WBK15S-01

07600

03380

235

113.0

2.30

6002ZZ

5600 (Square type) WBK20S-01

17900

08240

440

155.0

5.40

6204ZZ

12800 (Square type) WBK25S-01

20200

10000

580

192.0

7.20

6205ZZ

14000 (Square type)

00615

00490

6.5

0.59

01280

00930

009.0

0.59

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MCM & MCH Series Monocarrier

C-I-1 Appearance
Item Appearance Outline Main application A single axis unit combines a ball screw, Automotive manufacturing a linear guide, and a support bearing equipment

unit, for ease of design and assembly on Manufacturing machine for a machine. Both MCM and MCH type semiconductors and liquid crystal displays

Monocarrier

Monocarriers, equiped with NSK K1

lubrication unit, (which enables long Food processing / medical term maintenance free operation) are a standard feature. equipment Optical / glass working machines Telecommunication manufacturing equipment

C-I-2 MCM Type and MCH Type

Item Appearance Outline Light weight feature of MCM Main application Equipment that needs to reduce the weight: Monocarrier is suitable for a Substitution for pneumatic vertical axis of a material handling actuator robot. Robots Transporting equipment Measuring machine Equipment for factory automation etc.

MCM

Distinctive feature of MCM Monocarrier is stiff rail, which can be a beam on its own.

MCH

Equipment that needs to reduce the weight Substitution for pneumatic actuator Robots Transporting equipment Measuring machine Equipment for factory automation etc.

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MCM Type Monocarrier

C-II-1 Configuration of Reference Number Basic Specifications for Monocarrier Maintenance-free Series

Sample :
Monocarrier Type (M: M type)

MC M 08 040 H 10 K
K: single slider D: double slider Ball screw lead (mm) Accuracy grade [H: High grade, P: Precision grade (made to order)]

Nominal size (rail width, Unit: 10 mm) Stroke (Unit: 10 mm)

MCM03
Mass 0.7 kg
(100 mm stroke product) (Lead 1 or 2 mm)

MCM05
Mass 2.7 kg
(400 mm stroke product) (Lead 10 or 12 mm)

MCM06
Mass 5.2 kg
(400 mm stroke product)

MCM08
Mass 7.4 kg
(400 mm stroke product)

MCM10
Mass 13.0 kg
(400 mm stroke product)

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C-II-2 Standard Combination of Stroke and Ball Screw Lead

In order to meet customer requests for fast delivery, three types of ball screw lead are available as standard: 5, 10 and 20 mm. The accuracy class of high grade (H) products are also provided as standard inventory by combination of stroke and lead as shown in Table B-I-41. For MCM03, leads of 1, 2, 10 and 12 mm are available. In order to increase rigidity and load capacity of linear guides, double slider specification with an additional sub-slider (which simply functions as a ball slide of a linear guide) are set as standard specification. Table B-II-22 shows available combinations of model number and stroke. (Double slider specification is not standard for MCM03.)

Table C-II-21 Stroke and lead of products with a single slider as a standard specification
mark: standard inventory, Nominal size MCM03 Lead 1 2 10 12 Stroke 50 100 150 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 mark: made to order MCM05 MCM06 5 10 20 5 10 20 5 MCM08 Unit: mm MCM10

Table C-II-22 Products with a double slider as a standard specification

mark: made to order Nominal size Lead Stroke 60 70 80 110 160 170 180 210 270 280 310 370 380 410 470 480 510 570 580 610 670 680 710 870 MCM05 10 20 MCM06 5 20 10 Unit: mm MCM08 MCM10 10 20 10 20

10 20 10 20

C-I II-3 Accuracy Grade The accuracy grade of Monocarrier standard inventory is high grade(H). Please contact NSK for details on precision grade (P).
Table C-II-31 Accuracy standard
Grade Stroke (mm) 50 100 150 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Repeatability High grade (H) Running parallelism (vertical) Backlash Repeatability

Unit: m

Precision (P) Running parallelism Positioning accuracy (vertical)

Backlash

14

20

10

16 20

20 or less

25 30

10 12

3 or less

23

35

15
NSK evaluation system is adopted.

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C-II-4 Basic Load Rating

Table II-4 1 Basic load rating
Lead mm 1 2 MCM03 10 12 5 MCM05 10 20 5 MCM06 10 20 5 MCM08 10 20 10 MCM10 20 Shaft dia. mm 6 6 8 8 12 12 12 16 15 15 15 15 15 20 20

MCM Type Monocarrier

Rated running distance Km 1 2 10 12 5 10 20 5 10 20 5 10 20 10 20 Basic static load rating (N) Ball screw Linear Support guide* unit 1230 1230 1690 1690 6310 3780 3780 13500 12700 7750 13500 12700 7750 21700 12700 4900 4900 6620 6620 10900 10900 10900 17000 17000 17000 22800 22800 22800 29400 29400 1040 1040 1040 1040 1450 1450 1450 2730 2730 2730 3040 3040 3040 3380 3380 735 735 1230 1230 3760 2260 2260 7310 7060 4560 7310 7060 4560 10900 7060 10900 8650 6250 5880 15600 12400 9850 25200 20000 15900 30800 24400 19400 33500 26600 2670 2670 2670 2670 4400 4400 4400 6550 6550 6550 7100 7100 7100 7600 7600

Basic dynamic load rating (N) Ball screw Linear Support guides* unit

Note Basic dynamic and static load ratings indicate the values for one slider. Basic dynamic load rating of the linear guide is the load of perpendicular direction to the axis that allows 90% of a group of the same Monocarriers to operate Rated running distance* in the table, that is equivalent to 1 million revolutions of the ball screw and the support unit, under the same condition without causing flaking by rolling contact fatigue. Basic dynamic load rating of the ball screw is a load to axial direction that allows 90% of ball screws of a group of the same Monocarriers to rotate 1 million revolutions under the same condition without causing flaking by rolling contact fatigue. Basic dynamic load rating of the support unit is a constant load to axial direction that allows 90% of support units of the same group of Monocarriers to rotate 1 million revolutions under the same condition without causing flaking by rolling contact fatigue. Basic static load rating is a load that results in combined permanent deformations at the contact points of balls and ball grooves of respective parts is 0.01 % of the ball diameter.

Table II-4 2 Basic static moment load of linear guide

Lead mm 1, 2 1, 2 MCM03 10, 12 10, 12 5, 10, 20 MCM05 MCM06 MCM08 MCM10 5, 10, 20 5, 10, 20 5, 10, 20 5, 10, 20 5, 10, 20 10, 20 10, 20 Single Double Single Double Single Double Single Double Single Double Single Double Slider Rolling (MRO) 68 136 92 184 229 455 415 825 770 1540 1170 2340 Basic static moment (Nm) Pitching (MPO) 28 198 51 315 89 765 174 1220 300 2050 425 2940 Yawing (MYO) 28 198 51 315 89 765 174 1220 300 2050 425 2940

Basic static moment of double slider is a value when two sliders equipped with NSK K1 are butted against each other. The basic static moment is the value when a rolling contact pressure of balls exceeds 4000 N/mm2. If you require to apply extremely heavy load, consult NSK for estimate on fatigue life.

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C-III MCH Type Monocarrier

C-III-1 Configuration of Reference Number
Sample :

MC H 06 040 H 10 K
K: single slider D: double slider Ball screw lead (mm) Accuracy grade [H: High grade, P: Precision grade (made to order)]

Monocarrier Series : Rigid type, L :Low profile rail type L type is only for 06 size Nominal size (rail width, Unit: 10 mm) Stroke (Unit: 10 mm)

Cross section of each model

MCH06 MCL06

MCH09

MCH10

Mounting dimensions of MCL06 are the same as those of MCH06. Only rail height differs. Its suitable for applications such as an end effector of a robot requiring a lightweight actuator.

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MCH Type Monocarrier

C-III-2 Standard Combination of Stroke and Ball Screw Lead
MCH06 Lead mm Stroke mm 50 100 200 300 400 500 5 10 20 Lead mm Stroke mm 200 300 400 500 600 700 MCH09 5 10 20 Lead mm Stroke mm 400 500 600 700 800 900 1 000 MCL06 Lead mm Stroke mm 50 100 200 300 400 500 10 20 1 100 1 200 1 800 MCH10 10 20

mark : standard inventory

mark : made to order

*Double slider is available upon request. (made to order)

C-III-3 Accuracy
Table III-3 Accuracy standard
Grade Stroke (mm) ~150 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 Repeatability High grade (H) Running parallelism (vertical) 14 16 10 20 20 or less 3 Backlash Repeatability Precision (P) Running parallelism Positioning accuracy (vertical) 20 25 30 8 10 12 3 or less
Unit: m

Backlash

23

35 40

15

30

20

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C-III-4 Load Rating

Ball Screw No. Ball Screw lead Rated running distance* Linear guide specification Basic dynamic load rating Basic static load rating Dynamic momment Single Code Unit l mm Km N N Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm mm mm Basic dynamic load rating Basic static load rating Basic dynamic load rating Basic static load rating Model No. Fixed Basic dynamic load rating load limit Simple support Model No. Basic dynamic load rating Single Double 12 5 N N N N 3 000 5 410 3 760 6 310 5 5 22 800 MCH06 (MCL06) 10 10 18 100 16 300 335 133 133 770 730 730 12 10 1 930 3 160 2 260 3 780 WBK08 12 20 1 930 3 160 2 260 3 780 15 5 6 820 13 200 7 100 13 000 20 20 14 400 5 5 52 600 MCH09 10 10 32 200 30 500 890 385 385 1 780 2 070 2 070 15 10 5 110 9 290 7 060 12 700 WBK12 7 100 3 040 6900ZZ 2 700 1.6~7.9 2.3~11.8 1.0~5.9 1.5~7.0 2.0~7.8 2.5~10.8 2.0~10.8 4.0~17.2 15 20 3 290 5 620 4 560 7 750 20 10 8 230 17 100 10 900 21 700 WBK15 7 600 3 380 6901ZZ 2 890 2.7~10.8 4.2~15.6 3.1~12.7 5.0~19.6 20 20 25 500 10 10 44 600 MCH10 20 20 35 400

La Ca C Oa M RO M PO M YO

42 000 1,460 610 610 2 920 3 430 3 430 20 20 5 300 10 300 7 060 12 700

Static momment Double

M RO M PO M YO

Shaft dia. Ball screw specification Lead High grade

Ca C Oa Ca C Oa

Support unit specification

Accuracy

Ca C Oa

N N

4 400 1 450 696ZZ

Ca

N 1.0~4.8 1.2~5.2

1 730 1.1~5.8 1.5~9.6

Dynamic torque

N cm N cm

Note: Basic dynamic and static load ratings indicate the values for one slider.Basic static moment of double slider is a value when two sliders equipped with NSK K1 are butted against each other.Basic dynamic load rating of the linear guide is the load of perpendicular direction to the axis that allows 90% of a group of the same Monocarriers to operate Rated running distance* in the table, that is equivalent to 1 million revolutions of the ball screw and the support unit, under the same condition without causing flaking by rollingcontact fatigue.Basic dynamic load rating of the ball screw is a load to axial direction that allows 90% of ball screws of a group of the same Monocarriers to rotate 1 million revolutions under the same condition without causing flaking by rolling contact fatigue.Basic dynamic load rating of the support unit is a constant load to axial direction that allows 90% of support units of the same group of Monocarriers to rotate 1 million revolutions under the same condition without causing flaking by rolling contact fatigue. Basic static load rating of each part is a load that results in combined permanent deformations at the contact points of balls and ball grooves of respective parts is 0.01 % of the ball diameter.The basic static moment is the value when a rolling contact pressure of ball grooves is 4000 N/mm2. This is allowable static contact pressure of the Monocarrier linear guide.

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