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Technical Guide Index — Ball Screws, Linear Guides, Support Units

18 guides in total, grouped by product line. Use the site search at the top if you cannot find what you need.

Models & Tools

Linear guide model index85 TR/SR + 36 TM modelsAll models264 screws + 47 support unitsSelectorLoad, life and speed in one passRequest a quotePre-filled enquiry form

Linear Guides (4)

4 guides

Linear Guide SelectionFive series, load and life calculation, full accuracy and preload tables, torque and shoulder dimensions.Linear Guide Accuracy GradesFive grades N/H/P/SP/UP, running parallelism in 16 rail-length bands, full tolerance tables.Linear Guide Preload & InterchangeabilityMicrometre clearance values for ZF–Z3 including heavy Z3, plus the matched-set vs separate-type matrix.Linear Guide Accessories & SealsGrease volume and feed rate, seal code breakdown, and how block length changes with accessories.

Ball Screws (8)

8 guides

Ball Screw Selection GuideEntry point for 264 models across 23 series: core formulas and series comparison.Screw Circulation & Ball TurnsInternal, external and cap circulation compared, ball-turn effect on load and stiffness, plus a 264-model interactive filter.Screw Model CodeWhat every letter and position means, for both matched-set and separate-type codes.Lead Accuracy & ToleranceLead deviation and tolerance by V300p grade.Screw Life CalculationL10 / Nc / Pc formulas, support factors and a worked example.Screw Preload P0–P4Preload classes, preload ratio, heat rise and a selection workflow.Mounting Torque & Pre-stretchTorque tables by size and screw pre-stretch method.Troubleshooting ManualCommon failure symptoms, causes and remedies.

Support Units (4)

4 guides

Support Unit Selection GuideSelect by shaft diameter, pairing rules, mounting options and rigidity, plus online tooling.Support Unit Diameter MatchingComplete shaft-diameter cross-reference for all six series BK/EK/FK + BF/EF/FF.47 Support Unit CardsVisual cards for every support unit; each expands to show block and shaft-end dimensions.Bearing Load ReferenceRated loads per bearing type for fixed and support ends (catalogue Table 1.1.2).

Selection Tools & General (2)

2 guides

Selection TreeSix-step interactive wizard ending in a one-click enquiry export.Shaft-End MachiningCirclip groove, keyway, flat, centre hole and lock-nut thread requirements.