Linear Motion Products

Ball Type Linear Motion Rolling Guides

Accurate guiding elements for smooth and repeatable linear motion

IKO designs and manufactures a wide range of ball type guides to achieve precise linear motion across a diverse range of industries, from semiconductor manufacturing to machine tools. C-Lube models feature built-in lubricating elements to provide long lasting, maintenance-free operation to perform for 20,000 km. IKO ball type guides focus on high rigidity for complex loads, quiet operation and other design features to meet specific application requirements.

C-Lube Linear Way ML

Our C-Lube Linear Way ML lightweight miniature guides feature built-in lubrication. The C-lube unit doesn’t contact the track rail, enabling smooth motion without increasing rolling resistance.

  • Components are made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel. This makes them suitable for applications that don’t use rust-preventive oil such as clean rooms.
  • Slide units incorporate ball-retaining bands that prevent the loss of balls when removing them from the rails.
  • Both standard and wide versions are available, with slide unit lengths ranging from short to extra-long.

C-Lube Linear Way MLV

Our C-Lube Linear Way MLV miniature guides are designed for applications that require smooth, maintenance-free linear motion at an economical price.

  • Built-in lubrication saves time and money on maintenance.
  • Corrosion-resistant stainless steel components make them suitable for clean rooms and other demanding environments.
  • Slide units feature ball-retaining bands to prevent ball loss when removing slide units from rails.

C-Lube Linear MV

Our C-Lube Linear Way MV guides offer the highest downward load capacity of all the ball type guides.

  • Low profile, lightweight design with a large load capacity and high rigidity.
  • Built-in lubrication means long-term maintenance-free operation.
  • Slide units incorporate ball-retaining bands that prevent the loss of balls when removing them from the rails.

C-Lube Linear Way ME

Our C-Lube Linear Way ME compact guides feature built-in lubrication for maintenance-free operation.

  • External dimensions of C-Lube ME guides are the same as standard Linear Way LWE guides, making these units interchangeable without adjusting stroke length.
  • The C-Lube unit does not contact the track rail, enabling smooth motion without increasing frictional resistance.
  • Multiple slide unit shapes, lengths and sizes give you the ability to choose the configuration that best suits your specific application.

C-Lube Linear Way MH

Our C-Lube Linear Way MH guides offer high rigidity and built-in lubrication for maintenance-free operation.  Slide units and track rails may be mixed and matched to achieve specific accuracy classes and high preloads as needed.

  • Multiple slide unit shapes, lengths and sizes are available in several accuracy grades and preloads, allowing you to choose the best configuration for your application.
  • The external dimensions of the MH guides are the same as the LWH guides so that slide units can be easily swapped out.
  • Optional design choices include an ultra-seal specification for dust protection, stainless steel models for demanding environments and extra high rigidity long slide units.

C-Lube Linear Way MUL

Our C-Lube Linear Way MUL guide features a U-shaped track and built-in lubrication for maintenance-free operation. External dimensions match the standard Linear Way LWU units, making these units interchangeable without adjusting stroke length.

  • Corrosion-resistant stainless steel components make them suitable for harsh environments and clean rooms.
  • Slide units incorporate ball-retaining bands that prevent the loss of balls when removing them from the rails.
  • U-shaped rails are rigid and can be used as structural components, either in a cantilever position or supported at both ends.

Linear Way LWL

Our Linear Way L miniature rolling guides feature four points of contact in a double-row raceway design for high stability and accuracy. Guides are built to handle both fluctuating and complex loads. Stainless steel versions enable use in clean rooms and other demanding environments, while high carbon steel models are designed for all-purpose use.

  • A wide range of interchangeable shapes and sizes for both slide units and track rails are available to meet the needs of different applications.
  • Standard and wide models are available with slide unit lengths offered in short, standard and high rigidity long versions.
  • Slide units feature ball-retaining bands to prevent ball loss when removing slide units from rails.

Linear Way LWE

Our Linear Way E rolling guides feature an ultra-compact slide unit that allows continuous linear motion along the track rail. Two rows of steel balls make four-point contact with raceways to ensure high stability and accuracy, even under fluctuating and complex loads.

  • A wide variety of interchangeable shapes and sizes for both slide units and track rails meet the needs of different applications.
  • Slide units come in three shapes, two flange types for different mounting options and a block style with narrow width.
  • Lengths are available in short, standard and highly rigid long versions.
  • Stainless steel versions for use in clean rooms and other demanding environments.

Low Decibel Linear Way LWE...Q

Our Low Decibel Linear Way E compact rolling guides enable smooth and quiet motion by incorporating plastic separators that eliminate contact between balls.

  • Slide units come in three shapes, two flange types for different mounting options and a block style with narrow width.
  • Low decibel units are interchangeable with standard Linear Way E guides.

Linear Way LWH

Our Linear Way H rolling guides feature two rows of large-diameter steel balls in four-point contact with raceways to ensure high stability and accuracy, even under fluctuating and complex loads. The H series offers the largest load ratings and highest rigidity among all the ball guides.

  • A wide range of interchangeable shapes and sizes for both slide units and track rails meet the needs of different applications.
  • Slide units come in five shapes, two flange types for different mounting options and three block styles with narrow widths.
  • Lengths are also available in short, standard and highly rigid long versions.
  • Optional design choices include an ultra-seal specification for dust protection, stainless steel models for demanding environments and miniature sizes with track rail widths of eight, 10 and 12 millimeters.

Linear Way LWF

Our Linear Way F rolling guides feature a wide track rail and highly rigid slide unit to enable continuous linear motion. Two rows of large-diameter steel balls in four-point contact with raceways ensure high stability and accuracy, even under fluctuating and complex loads. The wide rail also supports large moment loads in the axial direction.

  • Slide units come in three shapes, two flange types with different dimensions for top and bottom mounting and a block style with narrow width.
  • Stainless steel versions enable use in clean rooms and other demanding environments.

Linear Way LWU

Our Linear Way U rolling guides feature track rails with U-shaped cross-sections and raceways built into the interior, along which the slide unit travels. The U-shaped rail features much higher rigidity than traditional rectangular designs, especially under moment and torsion loads.

  • U-shaped rails are rigid and can be used as structural components, either in a cantilever position or supported at both ends.
  • Two rows of large-diameter steel balls in four-point contact with raceways ensure high stability and accuracy, even under fluctuating and complex loads.
  • Slide units feature ball-retaining bands to prevent ball loss when removing slide units from rails.