Heavy Service Dovetail Machine Slides
Milwaukee MachineTool manufactures HS and HSD Series dovetail machine slides for applications that demand higher load capacity, rigid support and controlled, accurate travel. Each machine slide uses a cast-iron base and saddle to provide a stable foundation for demanding machining, feeding and positioning operations.
With larger sizes and extra-heavy-duty construction, HS and HSD slides are suited to OEM equipment, production machinery and custom machine designs where load, travel, space and drive requirements must be carefully balanced. Our engineers can help compare HS and HSD models and determine whether a standard, modified or custom slide solution best fits your application. Contact MMT with your slide size, travel, load and drive requirements.
Heavy Service (HS) Slide Series
The Heavy Service (HS) Slide Series is an extra-heavy dovetail machine slide designed for applications requiring high rigidity without an integrated drive screw. HS slides are well-suited for externally driven or manually positioned systems where load support, stable travel and durable sliding contact are key selection factors.
Heavy Service (HS) Slide Features
HS slides use a robust cast iron base and saddle to support heavier loads in machining and production environments. Their dovetail design provides broad sliding contact, and the heavy service construction helps maintain stability under demanding operating conditions.
Heavy Service (HS) Slide Specs
Compare model size, travel, mounting dimensions, weight and related specifications to match HS slide capacity with the machine envelope, load requirements and positioning range.
Heavy Service Dovetail Slide Size Guide
Please refer to the figures below in correlation with the dimensions chart.
Heavy Service Dovetail Slide Dimensions |
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| Model | Width W | TR | TW | HT | BH | SH | SL | BL | Gib Screws | Gib Screw Spacing | Weight (lb) | |
| S | E | |||||||||||
| HS4-6-8 | 4 | 2 | 5.13 | 2.13 | 1.38 | 1.38 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1.63 | .75 | 15.8 |
| HS4-8-12 | 4 | 5.13 | 2.13 | 1.38 | 1.38 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 1.68 | .94 | 22 | |
| HS6-8-12 | 6 | 4 | 6.81 | 2.88 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 1.68 | .94 | 46 |
| HS6-10-16 | 6 | 6.81 | 2.88 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 1.81 | .75 | 60 | |
| HS8-12-18 | 8 | 6 | 8.81 | 3.13 | 1.88 | 2.00 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 97 |
| HS8-16-24 | 8 | 8.81 | 3.13 | 1.88 | 2.00 | 24 | 16 | 12 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 130 | |
Heavy Service with Drive Screw (HSD) Slide Series
The Heavy Service with Drive Screw (HSD) Slide Series adds screw-driven motion control to the HS dovetail slide platform. HSD slides are built for extra-heavy positioning applications requiring rigid support, repeatable adjustment and a durable mechanical drive arrangement.
Heavy Service with Drive Screw (HSD) Slide Features
HSD slides combine heavy service dovetail construction with an integrated drive screw for controlled travel across the stroke. This configuration supports precise feed movement in machine tool, fixture, automation and production equipment applications.
Heavy Service with Drive Screw (HSD) Slide Specs
Review available HSD slide dimensions, travel ranges, screw-driven configurations, mounting requirements and weight to determine which model fits the available space, required stroke and load profile.
Heavy Service Dovetail With Drive Screw Size Guide
Please refer to the figures below in correlation with the dimensions chart.
Heavy Service Dovetail With Drive Screw Dimensions |
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| Model | Width W | TR | TW | HT | BH | SH | SL | BL | TL | Gib Screws | Gib Screw Spacing | Leadscrew Drive | Weight (lb) | |
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| HS4-6-8-L(_) | 4 | 2 | 4.81 | 2.13 | 1.38 | 1.38 | 8 | 6 | 11.88 | 5 | 1.63 | .75 | 1/2-20 Vee or 1/2-10 Acme RH | 16.5 |
| HS4-8-12-L(_) | 4 | 4.81 | 2.13 | 1.38 | 1.38 | 12 | 8 | 15.88 | 7 | 1.68 | .94 | 22.75 | ||
| HS6-8-12-L(_) | 6 | 4 | 6.81 | 2.88 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 12 | 8 | 16.63 | 7 | 1.68 | .94 | 5/8-20 Vee or 5/8-10 Acme RH | 48 |
| HS6-10-16-L(_) | 6 | 6.81 | 2.88 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 16 | 10 | 20.63 | 9 | 1.81 | .75 | 62.5 | ||
| HS8-12-18-L(_) | 8 | 6 | 8.81 | 3.13 | 1.88 | 2.00 | 18 | 12 | 23.06 | 9 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 3/4-20 Vee or 3/4-10 Acme RH | 103 |
| HS8-16-24-L(_) | 8 | 8.81 | 3.13 | 1.88 | 2.00 | 24 | 16 | 29.06 | 12 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 145 | ||
Need Help Selecting the Right Slide?
Milwaukee Machine Tool works with OEMs, machine builders and equipment designers to select, modify or develop machine slide solutions around the application. We can help evaluate load, travel, accuracy, drive, space and environmental requirements—from standard slides to custom configurations.
Discuss your application with an MMT engineer. Send us your drawings or requirements, and we’ll help determine the right next step.