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Linear Guide Slides – HBW/HRW

HBW/HRW

LBW/LRW

Linear guide slides feature precision rolling-element linear bearings, which provide accurate linear guidance and rigidity. These slides are designed to handle heavy loads and vibration while maintaining a high degree of rigidity and precision. As such, MILWAUKEE linear guide slides are best suited for machining operations, and are generally oversized for general automation and assembly applications.

Linear guide slides differ from sliding-friction slides, such as dovetail and hardened way, in that the linear bearings are preloaded, and require no adjustment of fit over the life of the slide. The linear guide slide also has less than 1/10 th the frictional drag for a given load, allowing savings in the size of the servomotor and amplifier.

Ball vs. Roller Linear Guides

Linear ball bearings – offer the highest traverse speed and lowest frictional drag

Linear roller bearings – provide the greatest rigidity and vibration damping, and are the first choice for heavy / rough machining operations

Our linear guide slides feature:

  • Stress relieved cast iron base and saddle for maximum stability
  • Precision ground exterior surfaces
  • Precision, preloaded linear bearings (ball or roller)
  • Only premium-quality bearings from German, Swiss or Japanese suppliers are used
  • Each runner block has its own seals on six sides
  • Precision ground base and saddle
  • Linear rails are shouldered, and are pinned after alignment
  • Provisions for lubrication
  • Each slide is tested prior to shipment

Low Profile Linear Guide Slide Dimensions (LBW / LRW)
Dimensions in Inches
ModelWidth WHCEFHYFDABLCLT-BLMtg Screw
LBW6
LRW6		6.003.003.14.94.754.901.431.033.00.551.38≥6To Your
Specs
BL=CL+T +2		3/8
LBW8
LRW8		8.003.254.261.18.756.561.871.034.00.721.62≥83/8
LBW10
LRW10		10.003.755.741.42.818.362.131.175.00.821.88≥101/2
LBW12
LRW12		12.004.006.541.89.759.962.731.066.001.022.00≥121/2
LBW16
LRW16		16.005.008.582.36.9413.223.711.328.001.392.50≥165/8
LBW20
LRW20		20.006.0010.902.761.3116.424.551.6210.001.743.00≥205/8
LBW24
LRW24		24.007.0012.483.351.5619.505.761.8312.002.253.50≥245/8

High Profile Linear Guide Slide Dimensions (HBW / HRW)
Dimensions in Inches
ModelWidth WHCEFDABLCLT-BLMtg Screw
HBW7
HRW7		7.005.003.57.941.723.063.50.652.75≥7To Your
Specs
BL=CL+T +2		3/8
HBW9
HRW9		9.006.383.50.751.502.131.131.003.88≥91/2
HBW12
HRW12		12.007.505.001.252.253.021.301.305.53≥125/8
HBW15
HRW15		15.009.505.501.502.883.761.501.506.38≥155/8
HBW18
HRW18		18.0010.008.001.753.504.011.751.807.18≥183/4
HBW24
HRW24		24.0012.0012.002.004.004.012.132.008.31≥243/4
HBW32
HRW32		32.0013.0020.002.004.004.962.132.008.31≥323/4

Linear Guide Specifications*
Slide Width
(inch)		Bearing Size
(mm)		Basic Load Capacity
Ball Bearing (lb)		Basic Load Capacity
Roller Bearing (lb)
StaticDynamicStaticDynamic
6, 7, 8153035175044702115
9, 10256835512515,7357485
12, 153512,140942033,56515,670
16, 18, 20, 244519,26515,31057,68526,795
325527,29020,02077,63037,095
* For comparative purposes only - Contact Us for slide selection

Low Profile Linear Guide Slide Drive Screw Configurations (LBW / LRW)
Dimensions in inches
Slide WidthLead Screw DriveBallscrew Drive
Vee Thread
RH		ACME Thread
RH		Rolled
RH		Ground
RH
65/8-20 TPI5/8-10 TPIØ0.625 x 0.200 leadØ0.625 x 0.200 lead
83/4-20 TPI3/4-10 TPIØ0.750 x 0.200 leadØ0.750 x 0.200 lead, x 0.250 lead
10-1-10 TPIØ1.000 x 0.200 leadØ1.000 x 0.200 lead, x 0.250 lead
12-1-10 TPIØ1.250 x 0.200 leadØ1.250 x 0.200 lead, x 0.250 lead
16-1 1/4-10 TPIØ1.250 x 0.200 leadØ1.250 x 0.200 lead, x 0.250 lead
20-1 1/4-10 TPIØ1.500 x 0.200 leadØ1.500 x 0.200 lead, x 0.250 lead
24-1 1/2-10 TPIØ2.000 x 0.200 leadØ2.000 x 0.200 lead, x 0.250 lead
TPI = Threads Per Inch - Metric leads are available
• Leadscrew drives come with preloaded needle thrust bearings, micrometer dial and hand crank
• Ballscrew drives come with preloaded ball bearing drive support unit

High Profile Linear Guide Slide Drive Screw Configurations (HBW / HRW)
Dimensions in inches
Slide WidthLead Screw DriveBallscrew Drive
Vee Thread
RH		ACME Thread
RH		Rolled
RH		Ground
RH
7-Ø1.000-0.100 leadØ1.000-0.250 leadØ1.000-0.250 lead
9-Ø1.250-0.100 leadØ1.500-0.250 leadØ1.250-0.250 lead
12-Ø1.500-0.100 leadØ1.500-0.250 leadØ1.500-0.250 lead
15-Ø2.000-0.200 leadØ2.000-0.500 leadØ2.000-0.500 lead
18-Ø2.000-0.200 leadØ2.000-0.500 leadØ2.000-0.500 lead
20-Ø2.500-0.250 leadØ2.500-0.500 leadØ2.500-0.500 lead
24-Ø2.500-0.250 leadØ2.500-0.500 leadØ2.500-0.500 lead
TPI = Threads Per Inch - Metric leads are available
• Leadscrew drives come with preloaded needle thrust bearings, micrometer dial and hand crank
• Ballscrew drives come with preloaded ball bearing drive support unit

Linear Guide Slide Cylinder Drive Specifications
Dimensions in inches
Slide WidthHeavy Duty Pneumatic CylinderMedium Duty Hydraulic Cylinder*
Bore Ø (in)Max Pressure (PSI)Bore Ø (in)Max Pressure (PSI)
6, 72.52502.0500
8, 93.252502.5300
10, 124.02503.25650
155.02504.0450
16, 186.02504.0450
206.02504.0450
246.02505.0300
* With head rectangular flange mounting; other styles have higher pressure ratings
• Cylinders come equipped with adjustable cushions on both ends
• Linear alignment rod coupling and adjustable stop rod are standard on all cylinder powered slides