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How do I make linear guides suitable for use with food?

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

Our health is our most important possession and no components of the linear guide should ever be detrimental to it. Where there is possible contact with food, the requirements placed on each component are different from those in other cases. The linear guide system, i.  e. guide rails, shafts, linear bearing housings, screws and so […]

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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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Corrosion protection of linear guides?

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

Enquiries about protection of linear guides against corrosion are made very often as they are used in all possible environments. Indoors, I “only” need the appropriate lubrication. In the garage, it can generally be damper. Used outside, of course, it comes into contact with rain, snow, heat and low temperatures as well as dirt and […]

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Linear guide for furniture making?

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

What do I need a linear guide in a piece of furniture for? Perhaps “furniture fitting” is a better word to describe the task in this context. Furniture is becoming increasingly alterable: it changes seat positions and posture, table heights can be adjusted as required, doors slide ultra-silently, TV monitors are positioned in all directions, […]

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Linear guides for small installation spaces

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

“No room. ” Kitchen appliances, laboratory and analysis systems, 3D printers, furniture, lights and so on should be light and transparent and nevertheless be extremely flexible. And their elements should be easily adjustable, offer a high-quality adjusting feel, cost little money and still take up little installation space – also innovative, by the way, in […]

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