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Linear Slide Tables

A linear motion bearing is a device that is used to permit the movement of a specific entity in a linear way. Linear slides are devices which are used to provide precision motion along linear planes for many different types of automated machinery for the purposes of pushing, pulling or positioning. Using ball bearings, or cylindrical bearings, linear slides are able to move with low friction and energy expenditure.

An application that needs linear motion to operate is a linear slide table, like the ones found in fabrication. The two major components of the system are the plane and rolling element. These two components work together to help promote smooth movement, and are very often found in machines or industrial applications. Through this process the table can expand or contract when the pieces slide. The pieces are able to slide through the use of a linear motion bearing. This type of table come in handy when you are responsible for cutting angles or straight lines that must be guided to keep the cut straight. This is ideal for many applications such as precision eyeglass assembly, robotic welding, instrumentation and other specialized processes.

Typically, linear slides are composed of a stationary base onto which a carriage, or moving platform or component, is attached along a linear rail of bearings. The carriage slides along the bearings from one end of the base to the other with minimal friction, offering a precisely restricted range of movement. The precisely controlled automated equipment using linear slides provides an ideal solution to many operating needs for both large and small applications. Linear slides are designed primarily for precision movement control, not for power.