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Applications of Linear Rails.

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Linear rails are linear assemblies with twin parallel rails containing balls or bearing rollers. The backbone of many industrial applications, providing low-friction, high-rigidity guidance for loads ranging from a few grams to thousands of kilograms. Due to their various sizes, accuracy classes, and preloads, linear rails are suitable for almost any performance requirement. There are many reasons to use a linear rail, but the most obvious advantages over other types of guides are load capacity, travel precision, and stiffness. For example, circular axle guides can only support downward or lifting loads, while linear rail guides can support both downward / lifting loads and momentary loads. Also, unlike cross roller guides where travel distance is limited to less than 1 meter, linear rails can provide very long travel lengths. Compared to plain bearing guides, linear rails are highly rigid and rigid, and often have better load / life characteristics. Linear guides precisely machin...