Linear Slides

Your Professional Linear Slides Manufacturer!

 

Kunshan Devotec Automation Co., Ltd. was established in 2012, but its origins trace back to an initial investment by the German company WMH HERION in Qingdao, Shandong Province in 2007. Since then, we have accumulated extensive experience in engineering, manufacturing, and quality control. As a specialist in drive technology, Kunshan Devotec Automation focuses on the production of high-precision gear racks, gears, pinions, gearboxes, linear guideways, and other linear transmission components. The company also serves as a partner for several European manufacturers in China, including , Graessner, and Hönger, providing localized sales and after-sales services.

 

 
  • Ball Linear Slide RO Series
    RO series linear slide rails, which are four-row single arc-arc contact linear slides, and integrate the optimized structure design of the heavy-duty precision linear slide rails. Compared with...
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  • Low Assembly Ball Linear Slide PO Series
    The PO series uses four rows of steel balls to withstand the load design, so that it has high rigidity and high load characteristics. It also has four-direction load characteristics and...
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  • Ball Linear Slides KO Series
    KO series linear slide rails, which are four-row single arc-arc contact linear slides, and integrate the optimized structure design of the heavy-duty precision linear slide rails. Compared with...
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  • Miniature Linear Slide GOL/GOU Series
    Small size and light weight, especially suitable for use in miniaturized equipment.
    Stainless steel linear slides, including sliders, slides and other metal fittings such as steel balls,...
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  • Roller Linear Slide TO Series
    The TO series linear slides replace the steel balls with roller-type rolling elements, designed for ultra-high rigidity and heavy-duty load. The rolling elements are in line contact with the slide...
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Why Choose Us

Our Factory
Our company boasts a factory area of approximately 5,000 square meters, with nearly all production processes performed in-house. This enables us to strictly control product quality and delivery times.

 

Advanced Equipment
Our company boasts advanced equipment such as machining centers, surface grinders, milling machines, straightening machines, and high-precision rack milling and grinding machines imported from KESEL and HABRAMA in Germany. These machines are among the world's leading. We also have our own heat treatment facilities, equipped with induction hardening, quenching and tempering machines, and case hardening equipment.

 

High Quality
To ensure consistently high quality standards and DIN 5 and DIN 4 accuracy, we have invested heavily in high-precision inspection and testing equipment, including coordinate measuring machines (CMM), spectrometers, and flaw detectors. As a high-tech enterprise, we are ISO 9001 certified.

 

TO Series Linear Slide Size Table

 

(1)TOU-B / TOU-LB

 

Model

Component size

 (mm)

Slider size(mm) Slide rail size (mm)

The size of the fixing bolt for the slide rail

Basic dynamic

load rating

Basic static

load rating

Allowable static moment

Weight

Slider

kg

Slide rail

kg/m

H H1 N W B B1 C L1 L K1 K2 G Mxl T H2 H3 WR HR D h d P E (mm) C(kN) Co (kN) MR
kN-m
MP
kN-m
MY
kN-m
TOU15B 28 4 9.5 34 26 4 26 45 68 13.4 4.7 5.3 M4x8 6 7.6 10.1 15 16.5 7.5 5.7 4.5 30 20 M4x16 11.30 24.00 0.311 0.173 0.173 0.20 1.8
TOU20B 34 5 12 44 32 6 36 57.5 86 15.8 6 5.3 M5x8 8 8.3 8.3 20 21 9.5 8.5 6 30 20 M5x20 22.05 55.25 0.647 0.46 0.46 0.4 2.76
TOU20LB 50 77.5 106 18.8 26.90 63.00 0.872 0.837 0.837 0.53
TOU25B 40 5.5 12.5 48 35 6.5 35 64.5 97.9 20.75 7.25 12 M6x8 9.5 10.2 10 23 23.6 11 9 7 30 20 M6x20 28.65 60.45 0.758 0.605 0.605 0.61 3.08
TOU25LB 50 81 114.4 21.5 35.10 78.15 0.975 0.991 0.991 0.75
TOU 30B 45 6 16 60 40 10 40 71 109.8 23.5 8 12 M8x10 9.5 9.5 10.3 28 28 14 12 9 40 20 M8x25 40.95 87.00 1.445 1.06 1.06 0.90 4.41
TOU30LB 60 93 131.8 24.5 51.05 114.50 1.846 1.712 1.712 1.16
TOU35B 55 6.5 18 70 50 10 50 79 124 22.5 10 12 M8x12 12 16 19.6 34 30.2 14 12 9 40 20 M8x25 57.90 114.35 2.17 1.44 1.44 1.57 6.06
TOU35LB 72 106.5 151.5 25.25 73.50 155.50 2.93 2.6 2.6 2.06
TOU45B 70 8 20.5 86 60 13 60 106 153.2 31 10 12.9 M10x17 16 20 24 45 38 20 17 14 52.5 22.5 M12x35 92.70 186.30 4.52 3.05 3.05 3.18 9.97
TOU45LB 80 139.8 187 37.9 116.60 246.25 6.33 5.47 5.47 4.13
TOU 55B 80 10 23.5 100 75 12.5 75 125.5 183.7 37.75 12.5 12.9 M12x18 17.5 22 27.5 53 44 23 20 16 60 30 M14x45 130.50 252.00 8.01 5.4 5.4 4.89 13.98
TOU55LB 95 173.8 232 51.9 167.80 348.00 11.15 10.25 10.25 6.68
TOU 65B 90 12 31.5 126 76 25 70 160 232 60.8 15.8 12.9 M16x20 25 15 15 63 53 26 22 18 75 35 M16x50 213.00 411.6.0 16.20 11.59 11.59 8.89 20.22
TOU 65LB 120 223 295 67.3 275.30 572.70 22.55 22.17 22.17 12.13

 

(2) TOM-B / TOM-LB

 

Model Component size (mm) Slider size(mm) Slide rail size (mm)

The size of the fixing bolt for the slide rail

Basic dynamic

load rating

Basic static

load rating

Allowable static moment Weight

Slider

kg

Slide rail

kg/m

H H1 N W B B1 C C1 L1 L K1 K2 G M T T1 H2 H3 WR HR D h d P E (mm) C(kN) Co (kN) MR
kN-m
MP
kN-m
MY
kN-m
TOM15B 24 4 16 47 38 4.5 30 26 45 68 11.4 4.7 5.3 M5 6 6 3.6 6.1 15 16.5 7.5 5.7 4.5 30 20 M4x16 11.30 24.00 0.311 0.173 0.173 0.22 1.8
TOM20B 30 5 21.5 63 53 5 40 35 57.5 86 13.8 6 5.3 M6 8 8 4.3 4.3 20 21 9.5 8.5 6 30 20 M5x20 22.05 55.25 0.647 0.46 0.46 0.47 2.76
TOM20LB 77.5 106 23.8 26.90 63.00 0.872 0.837 0.837 0.63
TOM 25B 36 5.5 23.5 70 57 6.5 45 40 64.5 97.9 15.75 7.25 12 M8 9.5 9.5 6.2 6 23 23.6 11 9 7 30 20 M6x20 28.65 60.45 0.758 0.605 0.605 0.72 3.08
TOM 25LB 81 114.4 24 35.10 78.15 0.975 0.991 0.991 0.91
TOM 30B 42 6 31 90 72 9 52 44 71 109.8 17.5 8 12 M10 9.5 9.5 6.5 7.3 28 28 14 12 9 40 20 M8x25 40.95 87.00 1.445 1.06 1.06 1.16 4.41
TOM 30LB 93 131.8 28.5 51.05 114.50 1.846 1.712 1.712 1.52
TOM 35B 48 6.5 33 100 82 9 62 52 79 124 16.5 10 12 M10 12 12 9 12.6 34 30.2 14 12 9 40 20 M8x25 57.90 114.35 2.17 1.44 1.44 1.75 6.06
TOM 35LB 106.5 151.5 30.25 73.50 155.50 2.93 2.6 2.6 2.40
TOM 45B 60 8 37.5 120 100 10 80 60 106 153.2 21 10 12.9 M12 14 14 10 14 45 38 20 17 14 52.5 22.5 M12x35 92.70 186.30 4.52 3.05 3.05 3.34 9.97
TOM 45LB 139.8 187 37.9 116.60 246.25 6.33 5.47 5.47 4.57
TOM 55B 70 10 43.5 140 116 12 95 70 125.5 183.7 27.75 12.5 12.9 M14 16 16 12 17.5 53 44 23 20 16 60 30 M14x45 130.50 252.00 8.01 5.4 5.4 5.43 13.98
TOM 55LB 173.8 232 51.9 167.80 348.00 11.15 10.25 10.25 7.61
TOM 65B 90 12 53.5 170 142 14 110 82 160 232 40.8 15.8 12.9 M16 22 22 15 15 63 53 26 22 18 75 35 M16x50 213.00 411.60 16.20 11.59 11.59 11.63 20.22
TOM 65LB 223 295 72.3 275.30 572.70 22.55 22.17 22.17 16.58

 

(3)TOT-T Locking slide size table 

 

Model Slide size(mm) weight productcate-1021-274
WR HR S h P E (kg/m)
TOT15T 15 16.5 M5x0.8P 8 30 20 1.86
TOT20T 20 21 M6x1P 10 30 20 2.76
TOT25T 23 23.6 M6X1P 12 30 20 3.36
TOT30T 28 28 M8X1.25P 15 40 20 4.82
TOT35T 34 30.2 M8X1.25P 17 40 20 6.48
TOT45T 45 38 M12X1.75P 24 52.5 22.5 10.83
TOT55T 53 44 M14X2P 24 60 30 15.15
TOT65T 63 53 M20X2.5P 30 75 35 21.24
 
 
Advantages of Linear Slides
Ball Linear Slides KO Series
 

Precision and Accuracy: Linear slides provide exceptional precision and accuracy in motion control. They minimize play or backlash, ensuring that the movement is consistent and predictable. This is crucial in applications like CNC machining, 3D printing, and laboratory equipment.

 

Smooth and Quiet Operation: Linear slides often incorporate ball bearings or roller bearings, resulting in smooth and silent motion. This makes them suitable for applications where noise is a concern, such as medical devices and consumer electronics.

 

High Load Capacity: Linear slides are designed to carry substantial loads while maintaining stability and reliability. They are commonly used in heavy-duty machinery like industrial automation and material handling systems.

 

Long Service Life: These systems are built with durable materials and coatings, making them resistant to wear and corrosion. This longevity minimizes maintenance requirements, reducing downtime and overall cost of ownership.

 

Modularity and Customization: Linear slides are available in various sizes, configurations, and materials, allowing for easy customization to fit specific needs. This adaptability is invaluable in research and development, prototyping, and niche applications.

 

Ease of Integration: Linear slides are typically designed with standardized mounting patterns and interfaces, simplifying their integration into existing equipment or systems. This saves time and effort during installation and retrofitting.

 

Energy Efficiency: Linear slides often require less energy to operate compared to alternative motion control systems like hydraulic or pneumatic actuators. This can result in energy savings and reduced environmental impact.

 

Safety and Reliability: Linear slides can be equipped with safety features such as limit switches and sensors to ensure safe operation. Their predictable and controlled movement reduces the risk of accidents in industrial settings.

 

Reduced Maintenance Costs: Thanks to their robust construction and low wear-and-tear characteristics, linear slides have a lower maintenance requirement compared to other motion control mechanisms. This translates to cost savings in the long run.

 

Wide Application Range: Linear slides find applications in various industries, from automotive manufacturing and aerospace to medical devices and consumer electronics. Their versatility and reliability make them an essential component in diverse sectors.

Ball Linear Slides KO Series

 

Applications of Linear Slides
 

Automation And Manufacturing: Linear slides are widely used in automated production lines and manufacturing processes. They can be used for moving and locating workpieces, parts or tools, as well as controlling the movement of robots and automation systems. By integrating with the control system, the linear slide can achieve precise position control and motion trajectory, thereby improving production efficiency, reducing costs, and improving product quality.

 

Machine Tools And Processing Equipment: Sliding blocks installed on linear guides can be used to support and move cutting tools or workpieces. In CNC machine tools and other machining equipment, linear slides provide stable linear motion and can be used to achieve high-precision cutting, milling, drilling, and grinding operations.

 

Packaging And Logistics: Linear slides play an important role in packaging equipment and logistics systems. They can be used to move products or packaging boxes from one location to another, achieving efficient packaging and logistics processes. Through fast and accurate positioning and transportation, linear slides can improve production efficiency and reduce logistics costs.

 

3D printing and CNC Engraving: Printing heads or tools installed on linear slides can be used to control the movement of 3D printers and CNC engraving machines. The linear slide provides precise linear motion, which can be used to achieve complex part manufacturing and precise carving operations, bringing enormous development potential to the manufacturing and innovation fields.

 

Laboratories And Research: Linear slides are widely used in scientific laboratories and research institutions. They can be used for moving and positioning experimental samples, instrument equipment or optical components, as well as controlling the movement and operation during the experimental process. By providing stable and precise motion control, linear slides play an irreplaceable role in scientific research and experimental fields.

 

Components of Linear Slides

 
Base

The Base is most commonly found to be stationary which can also be mounted to a machine or any other surface. The base is usually found to be supported at the slide linear bearing, motor and screw components, if it is found to be present.

Carriage

The carriage is the component which is commonly found to be the moving component of the slide and is also known to be mounted to the moving member of any linear bearing or the driver. The carriage is equally responsible for supporting a spindle, machine subassembly or other components that purposely requires a linear movement.

Linear Bearing

The linear bearing can be incorporated into the base of the dovetail slide or the box way slide or can also any purchased bearing can be used in the sliding assembly.

Ball Screws and Lead Screws

Ball screws and lead screws are the components which are usually used in order to provide the precise and repeatable motion to any linear slide. The screw is most commonly mounted to the base, supported by a rotary bearing assembly and then the screw nuts are mounted to the carriage. Once the screw is rotated manually or through motor, the nut and the carriage moves along the screw.

Linear Motors

Linear motors are referred to as those which are used to provide accurate positioning of the carriage. Linear motors are found generating high forces along with the higher acceleration rates and speeds.

Pneumatic or Hydraulic Cylinders

Pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders are referred to as those which use a gas or liquid pressurized piston in order to determine the linear placement of the carriage.

 

Proper Care for Linear Slides
 

Regular Bearing Replacement

Bearings are the most susceptible to wear. Replace them at recommended intervals to prevent operational issues.

Environmental Protection

Maintain a clean operating environment. Use covers, shields, or bellows to protect linear bearings from dust, debris, and moisture.

Proper Lubrication

Apply appropriate lubricants based on manufacturer recommendations and application environment. Increased friction, especially in shielded systems like dovetail slides, can be mitigated with additional lubrication.

Routine Inspection

Check for misalignment, unusual noises, or visible wear. Early detection of issues can prevent costly downtime.

 

 

Packaging and Shipping

 

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1) Inner packing: rust-preventive oil application,vacuum packaging bag

2) Outer packing: wooden case or pallet

3) Customized packing is also available

4) Production Lead Time: 15-35 days after approved

 

 

 

Our certificates

 

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FAQ

 

Q: How long is your delivery time?

A: If the item is in stock, it's usually 5-10 days. If the item is not in stock, it's 15-20 days, depending on the quantity.

Q: Do you provide samples? Are they free or additional?

A: Yes, we can provide free samples, but we don't cover the shipping costs.

Q: What is a linear slide?

A: A linear-motion bearing or linear slide is a bearing designed to provide free motion in one direction. There are many different types of linear motion bearings. Motorized linear slides such as machine slides, X-Y tables, roller tables and some dovetail slides are bearings moved by drive mechanisms.

Q: How do linear sliders work?

A: Linear bearing slides, or linear rail slides, are a type of linear motion system that uses specialty ball bearings to glide smoothly along a set track inside a rail. They are essential in CNC machines and 3D printers to consistently deliver low-friction linear movement.

Q: What are the different types of linear slides?

A: Additional components such as drive units, sensors, controllers, lubrication systems, and others make up the whole linear motion guide system. The most common types of linear slides are dovetail, boxway, sleeve bearing, linear bushing, linear slide, crossed roller, and ball screw slides.

Q: What are linear slides made of?

A: High-quality linear guides are often made from tool steel or bearing steel.These materials are hardened to high levels (e.g., 58-62 HRC) to ensure excellent wear resistance and longevity.

As one of the leading linear slides manufacturers and suppliers in China, we warmly welcome you to buy high quality linear slides for sale here from our factory. For customized service, contact us now.

Ball Linear Slide RO Series, linear guide rail, Roller Linear Slide TO Series