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Del-Tron is a distributor of linear and ball bearing slides. Some of our product line includes roller slides, xy and crossed roller tables, roller slides, multi-axis positioning and motor-ready lead screw stages. With the world's first subminiature heavy-duty ball slide with straight-line design & recirculating feature, custom designs are available. Visit our website for more information.
When describing Tusk Direct, a linear slide distributor, products such as linear motion components, roller slides, ball & crossed roller slides, dovetail slides, bushings, multi-axis positioners & motor ready lead screw actuators come to mind. Our linear slide products (subminiature - heavy duty) offer high accuracy. We offer same day shipping, life-load calculators and cad drawings.
Established in 1967, Velmex makes UniSlide, BiSlide and XSlide Assemblies. They are useful for moving a probe, sensor, antenna, transducer or other objects. Applications include manufacturing and R & D. They offer a precise, modular design, in a very broad range of sizes and payload capacities at reasonable cost. Contact us for your next project or application that includes roller slides.
Parker Hannifin is your best fit motion control solution with a complete range of precision linear & rotary positioning systems in standard & custom configurations, from miniature stages to precision air bearing platforms. Discover the various styles of slides & stages including roller slides & other heavy duty linear motion applications. We offer durability, long life & high performance.
Schock has been manufacturing roller slides for over 40 years. Our experience and trend-setting achievements have established the Schock brand slide as an industry leader. The unique physical properties of our products form the basis for the systems' superiority. Schock provides a reference point in the market by setting the highest standards for quality. Call us today!
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Roller Slides
Similar to ball bearing slides in that they work by rotation, instead of spherical components, roller slides use cylindrical bearings within the roller base to provide the movement. These rollers tend to be more durable than ball bearings and are able to withstand a greater load capacity and typically last longer than ball bearing slides. As the rollers offer line contact rather than the point contact of ball bearings, there is increased surface contact allowing the system to effectively carry more weight with less direct pressure on the rollers. Roller slides are designed to be low maintenance and are often used in applications which may have low levels of dust and debris. However, they may need to be disassembled and cleaned periodically to ensure optimum rolling movement, but this is a fairly straightforward procedure.
The basic structure of the roller slide is the same as other linear slides - a set of linear rails containing the rollers, a moving component used for transportation and a mounting bracket. In order to determine the best component selection, the intended speed and load as well as the desired angle of the roller need to be considered. Materials used for the fabrication of a roller linear slide system should be carefully considered. They are typically made from aluminum or cast iron, which tend to be durable metals which can withstand heavy loads and wear. For high-temperature applications, stainless steel linear components may be used and for sustained high-speed applications, brass or plastic is a common choice. The location of the slide and the products it will be used with will help determine material choice. Also to be considered is the distancing between the rails, the width affects the carrying capacity of the system and therefore for heavier applications, the number of roller rails may have to be increased. As the motion produced is by rolling, not sliding, there should be no additional lubricant required by the mechanism to ensure ease of movement, rather the process of roller sliding should be able to work satisfactorily on its own.
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