What is a Linear Guide?
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| A linear guide is a two part system including a linear rail with a linear bearing block. Multiple bearing blocks can be put on the linear rail to support more weight. The best thing about Linear Guide is that there is a lot of information on them on the internet. You can search many sources of Linear Guide, including some listed here. Not all the sources are reliable though, so be sure to check multiple websites to make sure the information on Linear Guide is consistent |
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| How does a linear guide work? |
| A linear guide block contains stainless steel balls that recirculate within the block. The block end cap continuously takes the force of the recirculating balls, evenly distributing the force in the linear guide. |
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| How do I use Linear Guide? |
| It is best to talk to the manufacturer about the proper use of Linear Guide. Not all Linear Guide are the same. Some require more attention then others. The most important thing is to make sure you handle the Linear Guide with care from the very beginning when you open up the package, to when you actually install and start using the Linear Guide. |
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| How does a linear guide work? |
| A linear guide block contains stainless steel balls that recirculate within the block. The block end cap continuously takes the force of the recurculationg balls, evenly distributing the force in the linear guide. |
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| Linear Guide Warranty |
| The typical warranty on a Linear Guide is 12 months. You will always want to double check this with the manufacturer, as there are always different warranty periods. If you go slightly longer than 12 months, then you can still submit this Linear Guide for warranty coverage. You might be pleasantly surprised to find that manufacturers will sometimes extend a grace period of a few months to their customers. |
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| Linear Guide Advantages |
| The typical Linear Guide is made from common designs that are standard for most Linear Guide products. There are differences though between on Linear Guide and another. Not all manufacturers are the same. Some manufacturers definitely make a better Linear Guide than their competition. Some will cut corners on quality so be sure to test the Linear Guide before buying too many of them. The Linear Guide was designed to be manufactured in mass quantities and optimized to reduce the cost as much as possible. |
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| Linear Guide Selection |
| You will want to know certain specifications when you are selecting these products. Be sure to use all of the resources you have available to pick out the best Linear Guide available. |
