Top 7 Linear Guideway Brands

Figure 1: Install an NSK linear guideway.

The linear guideway, also known as the linear guide, is used for high-precision or high-speed linear reciprocating motion. It can bear a certain torque and can achieve high-precision linear motion under high load. There are many brands of linear guideways. The top 7 brands will be introduced in detail as follows.

1. THK

Japan's THK company is only committed to the development, production and sales of mechanical components such as linear motion guides (LM guide), ball splines, ball screws, and etc.
LM guide is the main product of our company, and it is the first product in the world to put linear rolling parts into practical application. It makes the development of high-precision, high-rigidity, energy-saving and long-life high-speed machine tools a reality.

2. HIWIN

HIWIN of Tainwan, China is a world-famous linear guideway brand. Its products include linear guideways, ball screws, ball splines, linear motors, single axis stages, crossed roller bearings, etc.

Figure 2: HIWIN stainless steel linear guideways of various diameters.

Its products are widely used in computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools, woodworking machinery, handling and conveying machinery, precision measuring instruments, industrial automation machinery, electronic semiconductor machinery, robotic arms, packaging machinery and other fields that require precise linear transmission and positioning.

3. IKO

Japan‘s Nippon Thompson CO., LTD. or IKO is the first company in Japan to research and develop needle roller bearings based on the company's own technology, and (and based on this high technology) to enter new fields such as linear motion series and electromechanical combination series.

4. ABBA

ABBA Linear Tech Co., LTD was the first professional Linear Guide manufacturer in Taiwan, China putting four-row linear guides with self-lubricant patent into mass production. It features BR-regular, BC-ball caged series, BM-miniatures series, cam roller series, etc.

Figure 3: ABBA linear guideway.

5. Rexroth

In 2001, Mannesmann Rexroth AG and Bosch Automation Technology were merged to form Bosch Rexroth AG. The two operate independently and provide drive and control solutions in industrial hydraulics, electronic drives and controls, linear drives and assembly technology, pneumatic and hydraulic drive services, and mobile hydraulics.

6. NSK

Nippon Seiko Kabushiki-gaisha Japan Precision Company (NSK), also known in some markets as NSK Automation, is the first manufacturer in Japan to design and produce bearings. For decades, NSK has developed countless new bearings to meet the needs of users around the world, and has made great contributions to industrial development and technological progress.
Besides bearings, it also features precision machine components, automotive products, maintenance products, etc.

7. SCHNEEBERGER

Figure 4: SCHNEEBERGER AG roller linear guide MONORAIL MR series.

SCHNEEBERGER was established in 1932 and stands for pioneering innovations in linear motion technology. Its extensive manufacturing capability and product range include linear guideways and profile rail guideways together with measuring systems, racks, slides, positioning systems, mineral casting and ball screws.

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