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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.

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UGA040-1000-0C1G00-1 uga low profile uni guide linear slide

Low Profile Linear Slide - Uni-Guide - UGA040-1000-0C1G00-1 Length: 1000mm

$259.18

Low Profile Linear Slide - Uni-Guide - UGA040-1000-0C1G00-1 Length: 1000mm

$259.18
Linear Slide Guide with a 100mm carriage on a 1000mm linear rail, featuring self-lubricating Gliding Surface Technology™ (GST) for low-friction, maintenance-free reliability in compact setups. Precision-machined for alignment and accuracy, it supports short stroke movements. Its wash-down optimized, splatter-proof rail ensures durability in harsh environments. Low-profile design with FrelonGOLD® liner..
$259.18
UGA040-2000-0C1G00-1 uga low profile uni guide linear slide

Low Profile Linear Slide - Uni-Guide - UGA040-2000-0C1G00-1 Length: 2000mm

$421.33

Low Profile Linear Slide - Uni-Guide - UGA040-2000-0C1G00-1 Length: 2000mm

$421.33
Low Profile Linear Slide Guide of 2000mm length featuring a 40mm wide ceramic-coated, angled aluminum rail and a 100mm long anodized aluminum carriage underlined with a FrelonGOLD® liner for low wear, maintenance-free, shock resistant gliding motion under high load capacities, heavy vibration, washdowns and extreme temperature and weather. This guide..
$421.33
UGA040-1500-0C1G00-1 uga low profile uni guide linear slide

Low Profile Linear Slide - Uni-Guide - UGA040-1500-0C1G00-1 Length: 1500mm

$340.25

Low Profile Linear Slide - Uni-Guide - UGA040-1500-0C1G00-1 Length: 1500mm

$340.25
Low Profile Linear Slide Guide of 1500mm length featuring a 40mm wide ceramic-coated, angled aluminum rail and a 100mm long anodized aluminum carriage underlined with a FrelonGOLD® liner for low wear, maintenance-free, shock resistant gliding motion under high load capacities, heavy vibration, washdowns and extreme temperature and weather. This guide..
$340.25
Configuration CA3982C9D7, UGA040-0400-0C1G00-1 - Configured Product UGA040-0400-0C1G00-1

Low Profile Linear Slide - Uni-Guide -UGA040-0400-0C1G00-1 Length: 400mm

$167.88

Low Profile Linear Slide - Uni-Guide -UGA040-0400-0C1G00-1 Length: 400mm

$167.88
Linear Slide Guide with a 100mm carriage on a 400mm linear rail, featuring self-lubricating Gliding Surface Technology™ (GST) for low-friction, a very low profile and maintenance-free reliability in compact setups. Precision-machined for alignment and accuracy, it supports short stroke movements. Its wash-down optimized, splatter-proof rail ensures durability in harsh environments...
$167.88

Linear Slides - Low Profile Uni-Guides™

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

What distinguishes linear slides from other types of linear guides?
Linear slides, in the narrow sense, are linear guides that use sliding elements rather than rolling elements such as balls or rollers to achieve straight-line motion. They typically incorporate plain bearing surfaces, often with self-lubricating liners, to eliminate metal-on-metal contact, reduce friction, and provide smooth, controlled motion.
Are linear slides limited to the 2:1 binding rule?
The 2:1 rule is a general guideline related to load stability in linear motion systems, suggesting that the distance between bearings should be at least half the length of the moving carriage to minimize binding. While this guideline commonly applies to plain bearing and gliding surface linear slides, systems that fall under a broader definition of linear slides and use rolling elements can perform well in cantilevered applications and are not strictly constrained by the 2:1 rule.
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