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Technical Guide Index

Every selection and technical guide, grouped by ball screws, linear guides, support units and tools.

Ball Screws8 guidesLinear Guides4 guidesSupport Units4 guidesSelection Tools & General2 guides
Ball ScrewsView all →
Ball Screw SelectionEntry point for 264 models across 23 series, core formulas and series comparison.Circulation & Ball TurnsInternal, external and cap circulation compared, ball-turn effect on load and stiffness, plus a 264-model interactive filter.Model CodeWhat every letter and position means, for both matched-set and separate-type codes.Lead Accuracy & ToleranceLead deviation and tolerance by V300p grade.Life Calculation L10 / Nc / PcLife formulae, support factors and a sizing example.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.
Linear GuidesView all →
Linear Guide SelectionFive series, load and life calculation, accuracy and preload tables, torque and shoulder dimensions.Accuracy Grades N/H/P/SP/UPFive grades, running parallelism in 16 rail-length bands, full tolerance tables.Preload & InterchangeabilityMicrometre clearance for ZF–Z3 including heavy Z3, plus the matched-set vs separate-type matrix.Accessories & SealsGrease volume and feed rate, seal code breakdown, block length change with accessories.
Support UnitsView all →
Support Unit SelectionSelect by shaft diameter, pairing rules, mounting and rigidity, plus online tooling.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 expanding to block and shaft-end dimensions.Bearing Load ReferenceRated loads per bearing type for fixed and support ends (Table 1.1.2).
Selection Tools & GeneralView all →
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.