Linear Slides - Low Profile Uni-Guides™

Linear slides are a type of linear guide that uses sliding contact rather than recirculating balls or rollers to produce straight-line motion. Instead of relying on rolling elements that can seize, brinell (dent), or fail when exposed to debris, vibration, washdown, or impact, plain linear slides use engineered bearing surfaces to glide along a rail. Sliding-element guides do need to follow the 2:1 binding rule: the farther a cantilevered load or drive force is offset from the rail, the farther apart the carriages need to be along the rail. 

In the PBC Linear Low-Profile UniGuide series, a ceramic-coated 40mm wide aluminum rail resists contaminant buildup, while a 100mm long anodized aluminum carriage is lined with self-lubricating, maintenance-free FrelonGOLD® to create smooth Gliding Surface Technology™ motion without metal-on-metal contact. FrelonGOLD® performs well in harsh environments because it is a solid, self-lubricating liner that transfers a microscopic film to the rail during operation. That transfer film helps reduce friction, protects the sliding surface, and allows contaminants to be pushed aside rather than trapped inside rolling-element raceways. 

Because there are no balls, rollers, or recirculation paths, the system avoids the kind of catastrophic rolling-element failure that can occur when particulates, temperature swings, washdown exposure, shock, or intense vibration interfere with ball-bearing systems. The drop-in design requires no alignment for fast integration, and accessories include a hand brake, hand crank, and NEMA 17, 23, and 34 motor mounts. Extended-length carriages are available, with continuous lengths up to 10 ft. (3,048 mm), and custom configurations can be ordered through Configure & Quote.

• Accessories include a hand brake, hand crank, and NEMA 17, 23, and 34 motor mount
• Extended length carriages available
• Continuous lengths are available up to 10 feet (3,048 mm)
• You can order custom configurations via Configure & Quote below

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