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How do I push a pre-load prism carriage into the rail profile?

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

The drylin NV pre-load prism slide consists of an anodised aluminium profile in which a sliding carriage travels in prism geometry. The lightweight linear carriage is made of solid plastic, namely iglidur J polymer. On the bottom on both sides, there are sliding elements with spring pre-tension. The pretension can be felt. The carriage is […]

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How is a liner changed?

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

As an alternative to lubricated ball bushings, there is the clear, self-lubricating linear bearing adapter. The two cylindrical types have identical installation heights and can be installed in any linear housing. The liner is the centrepiece of the linear bearing. The patented geometry combines a locating spigot with a radial anti-rotation feature. The inner contour […]

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Installation and clearance adjustment TWE-04 Miniature linear carriages

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

The miniature carriages of TW series 02 always require a minimum amount of clearance between carriage and rail. They are delivered ready-to-install with preset clearance. Assembly The TWE series 04 linear carriage must be pushed onto the hard-anodised TS-04 rail. The carriage is now ready to use. Clearance adjustment The bearing clearance can be adjusted […]

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Where can a linear guide be purchased?

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

A simple question, why is it asked? Nobody asks themselves where to buy milk. Or a car. Obviously, people go to the supermarket or a car dealership. In future, perhaps, it will be possible to buy both of them in the supermarket. But a linear guide? Where do I get one? In a DIY superstore? […]

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Installation and clearance adjustment of TW-12 Performance linear carriages

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

The linear carriages of TW series 01 always require a minimum amount of clearance between carriage and rail. They are delivered ready-to-install with preset clearance. Assembly The TW series 12 linear carriage must be pushed onto the hard-anodised TS-01 rail. The carriage is now ready to use. Clearance adjustment The bearing clearance can be adjusted […]

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