Miniature Ball Rail Systems: The Drive & Control Company

Miniature Ball Rail® Systems
The Drive & Control Company

Miniature BRS R310A 2210 (2007.05) Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies Bosch Rexroth Corp. 3
Product Overview 4
General Technical Data and Calculations 6
Mounting Instructions 13
Standard Runner Blocks R0442 14
– Dimensions and Part Numbers 14
Long Runner Blocks R0444 16
Standard Guide Rails R0445 18
Wide Runner Blocks R0443 20
Wide Guide Rails R0455 22
Start-up and Maintenance 24
4 Bosch Rexroth Corp. Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies Miniature BRS R310A 2210 (2007.05)
Product Overview
The Miniature version of the Ball Rail System has been developed
specifically for the precision engineering sector, i.e. for the production of
optical or electronic data processing devices, where rolling-element linear
motion guideways of extremely compact dimensions and high load
capacity are required.
The linear motion guideways have equal load capacities in all four major
directions of load application.
High load capacity in all directions of load application,

including moments about all axes, due to construction
with the largest possible ball size
Lubrication access from either front or

side faces, dependent upon size
Size 15
Cover strip as an option

(made of stainless steel)
Size 9/M3
Low friction
All steel parts of the runner block and the guide rail
CAD files available on CD-ROM are made of rust and acid resistant material similar
to ISO 683-17 / EN 10088
Size 15, long
Accuracy classes P, H and N
Built-in lube ports
Smooth running due to optimal ball

recirculation and precise track geometry
Size 15 B
Built-in ball retention for safe

shipping and ease of mounting
General Technical Data and Calculations

Definition of The radial loading of constant magnitude nominal life
dynamic load capacity and direction which a linear rolling of 105 meters distance traveled (to DIN
bearing can theoretically endure for a 636 Part 2).
Definition of The static loading in the direction of load Note:

static load capacity which corresponds to a calculated stress With this contact stress, a permanent
of 4200 MPa at the center of the most total deformation of the rolling element
heavily loaded rolling-element/raceway and the raceway will occur at the contact
(rail) contact with a ball conformity of point corresponding to approx. 0.0001
≤ 0.52, 4200 and 4600 MPa with a ball timesthe rolling element diameter (to
con-formity of ≥ 0,6, 4600 MPa. DIN 636 Part 2).
Definition and calculation The calculated service life which an indi- can attain with a 90% probability, with
of the nominal life vidual linear rolling bearing, or a group of contemporary, commonly used materials
apparently identical rolling element bear- and manufacturing quality under con-
ings operating under the same conditions, ventional operating conditions (to DIN
636 Part 2).
Calculate the nominal life L or Lh
according to formulas (1), (2) or (3):
Nominal life with constant speed
C 3 L = nominal life [m]
L=( ) 5
· 10 Lh = nominal life [h]
F
C = dynamic load capacity [N]
F = equivalent load [N]
(2) Lh = L
s = length of stroke [m]
2 · s · n · 60 n = stroke repetition rate
(complete cycles/min.) [min-1]
Nominal life with variable speed

L L = nominal life [m]
(3)
Lh = Lh = nominal life [h]
60 · vm vm = average speed [m/min]
(4) v , v ...v = discrete speed steps [m/min]
t1· v1 + t2 · v2 + ... + tn · vn t 1, t 2...t n = percentage of stroke
vm = 1 2 n
100 covered at v1, v2...vn [%]
Equivalent dynamic load If the bearing is subject to variable loads,

on bearing for calculation the equivalent dynamic load F must be
calculated according to formula (5):
of service life
– with variable load on bearing
3 3 q1 3 q 3 q
(5) F= F1 · + F2 · 2 + ... + Fn · n
100 100 100
F = equivalent load [N]

F1, F2 . . . Fn = discrete load steps [N]
q1, q2 . . . qn = percentage of stroke
covered under F1, F2 . . . Fn [%]
– with combined load on bearing

F = equivalent dynamic load [N]
The equivalent dynamic load F resulting FV = external dynamic load,
from combined vertical and horizontal (6) F = |FV| + |FH| vertical [N]
loads is calculated according to formula (6): FH = external dynamic load,
horizontal [N]
Note:
The structure of the Ball Rail System Note
permits this simplified calculation. If FV and FH involve several different load
levels, they have to be calculated sepa-
rately using formula (5).
An external load acting at an angle on the
runner block is to be broken down into its
FV and FH components and these values
then used in formula (6).
– with combined load in combination

with a moment F = equivalent dynamic load [N]
FV, FH = external dynamic loads [N]
For a combined external load – vertical |M| M = dynamic moment [Nm]
and horizontal – in conjunction with a (7) F = |FV| + |FH| + C · C = dynamic load capacity * [N]
moment, calculate the equivalent dynamic Mt
Mt = permissible dyn. moment * [Nm]
load F according to formula (7): * see tables
Formula (7) applies only when using a
single rail. Note
If FV and FH involve several different load
levels, they have to be calculated sepa-
rately using formula (5).
An external load acting at an angle on the
runner block is to be broken down into its
FV and FH components and these values
Equivalent static load on

F0 = equivalent static load [N]
bearing FV0, FH0 = external static loads [N]
|M0| M0 = static moment [Nm]
For a combined external static load – (8) F0 = |FV0| + |FH0| + C0 · M
vertical and horizontal – in conjunction C0 = static load capacity * [N]
t0
with a static moment, calculate the Mt0 = permissible static moment * [Nm]
equivalent static load F0 according to * see tables
formula (8):
The equivalent static load F0 must not Note
exceed the static load capacity C0. An external load acting at an angle on the
Formula (8) applies only when using a runner block is to be broken down into its
single rail. FV0 and FH0 components and these values
Technical Data
Speed Speeds of up to 5 m/s are possible.
Service life is limited by wear of plastic
vmax = 3 m/s parts.
Only with preloaded systems.

Acceleration With non-preloaded systems:
amax = 250 m/s 2
amax = 50 m/s2
Tmax only permissible for a short time
Temperature resistance Tmax = 100oC In continuous operation, do not exceed a

temperature of 80°C.
Tmin = – 20oC
Accuracy classes and their

tolerances [μm]
Miniature Ball Rail Systems are offered in
three different accuracy classes.
H II P1
II P1
A3
II P1
Accuracy Dimensional tolerance Max difference in dimensions

classes [μm] H and A3 on the same rail
H A3 Δ H, Δ A3 [μm]
P ± 10 ± 10 7
H ± 20 ± 20 15
N ± 30 ± 30 20
1) In dimensions H and ΔH, the middle Measured

at middle of
of the runner block is calculated from runner block1): For any block/rail combination For different runner blocks
the mean of the two measuring points at any position on rail at same position on rail
shown.
Parallelism offset P1 of the

Ball Rail System in service
25
N
Parallelism offset P1 [μm]

20
15 H
10
5 P
0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Rail length [mm]
Parallelism of the installed

rails
measured on the guide rails and
on the runner blocks
II P1
Size Parallelism offset P1 [mm]

Clearence Preload
Standard Guide Rails R0445
7 0.004 0.002
9/M3 0.005 0.002
9/M2 0.005 0.002
12 0.008 0.004
15 0.017 0.008
20 0.025 0.016
Wide Guide Rails R0455

9/M3 B 0.010 0.004
12 B 0.014 0.006
15 B 0.018 0.011
Technical Data
Vertical offset
Permissible vertical offset in
transverse direction S1
The permissible vertical offset S1 includes
the tolerance for dimension H (see accu-
racy classes).
S1
S1 = permissible vertical offset [mm]

S1 = a · Y a = distance between guide rails [mm]
Y = design factor
Design factor Preload class

Clearance Preload
Y 3.0 · 10-4 1.5 · 10-4
Permissible vertical offset in

longitudinal direction S2
The permissible vertical offset S2 includes
the tolerance “max difference of dimen-
S2
sion H on the same rail” Δ H (see
accuracy classes).
S2 = permissible vertical offset [mm]

S2 = b · 7 · 10-5 b = distance between
runner blocks [mm]
Preloading and clearance

Accuracy class
P H N
Preload class 1 1 9 9
Preload ~0 to ~0 to ~0 to Moderate
and moderate moderate moderate clearance to
clearance preload preload clearance moderate preload
Markings on runner block and

guide rail Accuracy class
Part number
Lift-off load / down load – Standard runner block R0442

Rigidity of the Miniature Ball 40
Rail System when preloaded 9/M2 12
15
Runner block mounted with 30
4 screws, screw strength class 12.9 9/M3
20
20
Elastic deflection δel. [μm]

7
10
0
500 1000 1500 2000 2500
load F [N]
10 9/M3
7 9/M2 20
20
12
15
30
Lift-off load/down load – Wide runner block R0443

40
12
30 wide
9/M3
wide 15
20 wide
10
0
500 1000 1500 2000 2500
9/M3 load F [N]
10 wide
15 wide
20 12
wide
30
Lift-off load/down load – Long runner block R0444

40
30 12
long
15
7
20 long
long
9/M3
10 long
0
500 1000 1500 2000 2500
loadF [N]
10 12
9/M3 long
7
long 15
long
20 long
30
Technical Data
General Notes Miniature Ball Rail Systems
Guide Rails Runner block R0442 Runner block R0444
The screw connections specified in the
DIN 645-1 standard can be overstressed Size Fmax Mtmax Fmax Mtmax
[N] [Nm] [N] [Nm]
due to the high performance capability of
profiled rail systems. The most critical point 7 1000 3.2 1150 3.7
is the screw connection between the guide R0445
9/M2 1080 4.3 – –
rail and the mounting base. If the lift-off 12 – – 4300 23.7
loads (F) or moments (Mt) are higher than 15 3740 26.0 4280 30.0
the respective load values given in the No restriction for sizes
table, the screw connections have to be R0445
R0442: 9/M3, 12 and 20
recalculated separately. R0444: 9/M3
R0455 R0443: 9/M3 wide, 12 wide and 15 wide
The data applies for the following
conditions: Fmax
• Mounting screw quality 12.9
• Screws tightened using a torque
wrench
• Screws lightly oiled
(for screws in quality 8.8, an approxi-
mation factor of 0.6 can be applied)
Size Frictional drag of runner blocks Frictional drag of seals

Friction and seals (without seals)
The total frictional drag of the runner with clearance with preload Low-friction seal N-Seal
block is the sum of the frictional drag of (-01) (-00)
[N] [N] [N] [N]
the runner block and the frictional drag
Standard Runner blocks R0442
of the seals (see tables on right). < 0.1 < 0.1 ~0 0.1
7
9/M3 < 0.1 < 0.1 ~0 0.5
9/M2 < 0.1 < 0.1 ~0 0.5
The runner blocks are equipped with low- 12 < 0.1 < 0.2 ~0 0.9
friction seals as standard. 15 < 0.2 < 0.4 ~0 1.21)
Part number: R044. ... 01 20 < 0.2 < 0.5 ~0 1.51)
(see “Part numbers for runner blocks”
tables) Wide Runner blocks R0443
9/M3 B < 0.2 < 0.3 ~0 1.51)
Special versions: 12 B < 0.2 < 0.3 ~0 1.51)
Runner blocks are also available with 15 B < 0.2 < 0.4 ~0 1.51)
N seals (excellent wiping action)
Part number: R044. ... 00 Long Runner blocks R0444
(otherwise as in “Part numbers for 7 < 0.1 < 0.3 ~0 0.2
runner blocks” tables) 9/M3 < 0.2 < 0.4 ~0 0.61)
12 < 0.2 < 0.4 ~0 0.91)
Sizes 15, 20, 9/M3 B, 12 B, 15 B < 0.2 < 0.5 ~0 1.01)
15
and long runner blocks size 9/M3, 12 and 1)
15 have additional longitudinal seals for with longitudinal seal
full sealing.
Mounting Instructions
Reference edges, corner radii,
screw sizes and tightening
torques
N8 Size 7
h2
h1
*Undercut optional
r1
Size h1 r1 h2 r2 O5 O3 N8
max. max. ISO 47621) ISO 47621)
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] 4 pcs (rail) [mm]
Standard runner block R0442-
7 1.2 -0.1 0.1* 2.2 0.3 M2x5 M2x5 3.0
9/M3 1.5 -0.2 0.3 2.5 0.3 M3x8 M3x8 5.0
9/M2 1.5 -0.2 0.3 2.5 0.3 M2x6 M2x6 4.0
12 2.5 -0.5 0.3 3.5 0.5 M3x8 M3x8 5.0
15 2.8 -0.5 0.5 4.5 0.5 M3x8 M3x10 4.5
20 6.3 -0.5 0.5 6.5 0.5 M4x12 M5x14 6.5
Wide runner block R0443-

9/M3 B 1.8 -0.2 0.3 2.5 0.3 M3x8 M3x8 5.5
12 B 2.8 -0.5 0.5 3.0 0.4 M3x8 M4x10 4.5
15 B 2.8 -0.5 0.5 4.5 0.5 M4x10 M4x12 6.0
Long runner block R0444-
7 1.2 -0.1 0.1* 2.2 0.3 M2x5 M2x5 3.0
9/M3 1 -0.1 0.3 2.5 0.3 M3x8 M3x8 5.0
12 2 -0.2 0.3 3.5 0.5 M3x8 M3x8 5.0
15 2.8 -0.5 0.5 4.5 0.5 M3x8 M3x10 4.5
1) formerly DIN 912
Tightening torques of the mounting

screws M2 M3 M4 M5
A2-70 0.35 1.1 2.0 3.9
Nm
12.9 0.50 2.1 4.6 9.5
Note on assembly
The runner block is supplied on a plastic
mandrel.
• Position the runner block complete
with the mandrel at the head of the
rail and push on; the mandrel will thus
be pushed out of the runner block.
When removing the runner block, carry
out the above operations in reverse
sequence.
Standard Runner Block R0442

All steel parts are made of rust and acid
resistant material similar to ISO 683-17 /
EN 10088.
Runner blocks are supplied on mandrels.
Part numbers for runner blocks Size Accuracy Part numbers for runner blocks
Standard seals: low-friction seals. class
Part number: R0442 ... 01 (see table) Clearance Preload
9 1
Special versions:
P – R0442 712 01
Runner blocks are also available:
7 H R0442 793 01 R0442 713 01
– with N seals N R0442 794 01 –
(excellent wiping action) P – R0442 812 01
Sizes 15 and 20 have additional 9/M3 H R0442 893 01 R0442 813 01
longitudinal seals for full sealing. N R0442 894 01 –
Part number: R0442 ... 00 P – R0442 912 01
9/M2 H R0442 993 01 R0442 913 01
(otherwise as per table)
N R0442 994 01 –
– without basic lubrication for individual P – R0442 212 01
lubrication. 12 H R0442 293 01 R0442 213 01
- sizes 15 and 20 additionally with N R0442 294 01 –
N seals and longitudinal seals P – R0442 512 01
Part number: R0442 ... 40 15 H R0442 593 01 R0442 513 01
(otherwise as per table) N R0442 594 01 –
- with low-friction seals P – R0442 012 01
20 H R0442 093 01 R0442 013 01
Part number: R0442 ... 41
N R0442 094 01 –
Take frictional drag of the respective
seals into account.
See chapter “Technical Data”, section
“Friction and seals”.
Note on dynamic load capacities and Ordering example 1: Ordering example 3:

moments (see table) Runner block size 12, Runner block size 15,
The dynamic load capacities and moments accuracy class P, preloaded, standard seals accuracy class H, preloaded, N seals and
are based on 100,000 m travel. Ordering data: R0442 212 01 longitudinal seals, no basic lubrication
However, a travel of just 50,000 is often Ordering data: R0442 513 40
taken as a basis. Ordering example 2:
If this is the case, for comparison purposes: Runner block size 7, Ordering example 4:
Multiply values C, Mt and ML from the accuracy class H, clearance, N seals Runner block size 9/M3,
table by 1.26. Ordering data: R0442 793 00 accuracy class N, clearance, standard seals,
no basic lubrication
Ordering data: R0442 894 41
S2 B
V1 N3
H1
H
A3
A2
4 lube ports Size 7 to 12
E1
Funnel-type lube nipple
B2
N5 ØK
B1 E2
Size 15, 20
Dimensions [mm]
Size A A2 A3 B B1 B2 H H11) H12) V1 E1 E2 K N3 N5 S2
7 17 7 5.0 24.0 14.9 – 8 6.5 – 2.0 12 8 - 2.5 - M2

9/M3 20 9 5.5 31.0 20.7 – 10 8.0 – 2.8 15 10 - 3:0 - M3
9/M2 20 9 5.5 31.0 20.7 – 10 8.0 – 2.8 15 13 - 2.5 - M2
12 27 12 7.5 34.8 21.6 – 13 10.0 – 3.3 20 15 - 3.5 - M3
15 32 15 8.5 43.0 27.2 46 16 12.0 12.65 4.7 25 20 4 4.0 2.1 M3
20 46 20 13.0 66.0 45.1 69 25 17.5 18.15 7.0 38 38 4 6.0 3.1 M4
1) without longitudinal seal
2) with longitudinal seal
Weight Load capacities [N] Moments [Nm]
Runner
Size blocks C1) C01) Mt2) Mt02) ML2) ML02)
[g] dyn. stat. dyn. stat. dyn. stat.
7 9 860 1400 3.1 5.1 1.9 3.2
9/M3 16 1180 2100 5.4 9.6 3.6 6.4
9/M2 16 1180 2100 5.4 9.6 3.6 6.4
12 33 2310 3470 13.7 20.6 7.9 11.8
15 47 4200 6260 31.2 46.3 18.3 27.0
20 177 7900 12230 81.4 126.0 51.7 80.0
1) Calculated values conforming to DIN 636 Part 2
2) Calculated values (based on C, C0)
Long Runner Block R0444

EN 10088.
9 1
Special versions:
Runner blocks are also available: P – R0444 712 01
7 H R0444 793 01 R0444 713 01
– with N seals N R0444 794 01 –
(excellent wiping action) P – R0444 812 01
Sizes 9/M3, 12 and 15 have additional 9/M3 H R0444 893 01 R0444 813 01
longitudinal seals for full sealing. N R0444 894 01 –
Part number: R0444 ... 00 P – R0444 212 01
(otherwise as per table) 12 H R0444 293 01 R0444 213 01
N R0444 294 01 –
– without basic lubrication for individual P – R0444 512 01
lubrication. 15 H R0444 593 01 R0444 513 01
- sizes 9/M3, 12 and 15 additionally N R0444 594 01 –
with N seals and longitudinal seals
- with low-friction seals
seals into account.
Note on dynamic load capacities Ordering example 1: Ordering example 3:

and moments (see table) Runner block size 12, Runner block size 15,
The dynamic load capacities and accuracy class P, preloaded, standard accuracy class H, preloaded, N seals and
moments are based on 100,000 m travel. seals longitudinal seals, no basic lubrication
However, a travel of just 50,000 is often Ordering data: R0444 212 01 Ordering data: R0444 513 40
taken as a basis.
If this is the case, for comparison Ordering example 2: Ordering example 4:
purposes: Runner block size 7, Runner block size 9/M3,
Multiply values C, Mt and ML from the accuracy class H, clearance, N seals accuracy class N, clearance, standard
table by 1.26. Ordering data: R0444 793 00 seals, no basic lubrication
A
S2 B
V1 N3
H1
H
A3
A2
4 lube ports
E1 Size 7, 9/M3, 12
Funnel-type lube nipple
B2
N5 ØK
B1 E2
Size 15
Dimensions [mm]
7 17 7 5.0 33.0 24.1 – 8 6.5 – 2.0 12 13 - 2.5 - M2

9/M3 20 9 5.5 41.4 31.3 – 10 8.0 8.65 2.8 15 16 - 3.0 - M3
12 27 12 7.5 47.5 34.5 – 13 10.0 10.65 3.3 20 20 - 3.5 - M3
15 32 15 8.5 60.8 45.0 63.8 16 12.0 12.65 4.7 25 25 4 4.0 2.1 M3
Runner
7 14 1220 2340 4.5 8.5 4.3 8.3
9/M3 26 1570 3150 7.2 14.5 7.0 14.0
12 51 3240 5630 19.3 33.5 16.8 29.2
15 94 5940 10170 44.0 75.3 39.2 67.1
Standard Guide Rails R0445

for runner blocks R0442 and R0444.
Guide rails are made of rust and acid
EN 10088.
Part numbers for guide rails Size Accuracy Part numbers for guide rails
class Part number, Length L [mm]
without cover strip with cover strip
P R0445 702 31,.... _
7 H R0445 703 31,.... _
N R0445 704 31,.... _
P R0445 802 31,.... R0445 862 31,....
9/M3 H R0445 803 31,.... R0445 863 31,....
N R0445 804 31,.... R0445 864 31,....
P R0445 902 31,.... R0445 962 31,....
9/M2 H R0445 903 31,.... R0445 963 31,....
N R0445 904 31,.... R0445 964 31,....
P R0445 202 31,.... R0445 262 31,....
12 H R0445 203 31,.... R0445 263 31,....
N R0445 204 31,.... R0445 264 31,....
P R0445 502 31,.... R0445 562 31,....
15 H R0445 503 31,.... R0445 563 31,....
N R0445 504 31,.... R0445 564 31,....
P R0445 002 31,.... R0445 062 31,....
20 H R0445 003 31,.... R0445 063 31,....
N R0445 004 31,.... R0445 064 31,....
Recommended rail lengths

L = rail length [mm]
L = nB · T – 4 T = hole spacing [mm]
nB = no. of holes
Dimensions and weights

D
H2
N6
A2 S5
T1 T
L ± 0.5 mm
Guide rail:
Position tolerance of the mounting holes for
- rail length up to 500 mm ø 0.3
- rail length up to 1000 mm ø up to 0.6 increasing in linear proportion
Dimensions [mm] Weight

Size A2 H21) N6 D S5 T1min T1max T Lmax2)3) g/100 mm
7 7 4.7 2.2 4.3 2.5 5.0 11.5 15 1000 22
9/M3 9 5.5 2.2 6.0 3.5 6.0 15.5 20 1000 33
9/M2 9 5.5 2.5 4.5 2.5 6.0 16.5 20 1000 33
12 12 7.8 3.0 6.0 3.5 6.0 20.5 25 1000 61
15 15 9.5 4.7 6.0 3.5 6.0 35.5 40 1000 97
20 20 15.0 6.5 9.5 6.0 6.5 53.5 60 1000 211
1) Dimensions without cover strip
2) For rail lengths longer than Lmax factory-made mating sections are joined end-to-end.
3) For special cases one-piece guide rails up to 2000 mm length possible (please check
with factory).
Ordering examples f If no T1 is specified by the customer, Example 1 (up to Lmax):

both ends of the guide rail will be identical. Guide rail size 12,
The rail lengths were calculated using the accuracy class P, recommended rail length
formula for recommended rail lengths. 771 mm (30 · T, number of holes nB = 31,
T1 is identical at both ends of the guide rail)
Ordering data: R0445 202 31,771 mm
Example 2 (up to Lmax with cover Example 3 (over Lmax): Example 4 (one-piece over Lmax):
strip): Guide rail size 12, Guide rail size 12,
Guide rail size 12 with cover strip, accuracy class N, recommended rail length accuracy class P, recommended rail length
accuracy class P, recommended rail length 1271 mm, 2 sections (50 · T, number of 771 mm (70 · T, number of holes nB = 71,
771 mm (30 · T, number of holes nB = 31, holes nB = 51, T1 is identical at both ends T1 is identical at both ends of the guide
T1 at one end of guide rail = 4.5 mm) of the composite guide rail) rail)
Ordering data: Ordering data: R0445 204 32,1271 mm Ordering data: R0445 202 31,1771 mm
R0445 262 31,771 mm, T1 = 4.5 mm
(At the other end of the guide rail Number of sections
T1 = 16.5 mm for production reasons.)
Wide Runner Blocks R0443

resistant material similar to ISO 683-17 / 9/M3 B
EN 10088. 12 B
15 B
9 1
Special versions:
P – 0443-812-01
Runner blocks are also available:
9/M3 B H 0443-893-01 0443-813-01
– with N seals (excellent wiping action) N 0443-894-01 –
and longitudinal seals for full sealing. P – 0443-212-01
Part number: R0443 ... 00 12 B H 0443-293-01 0443-213-01
(otherwise as per table) N 0443-294-01 –
P – 0443-512-01
– without basic lubrication for individual 15 B H 0443-593-01 0443-513-01
lubrication. N 0443-594-01 –
- with N seals and longitudinal seals
- with low-friction seals
seals into account.
Note on dynamic load capacities Ordering example 1: Ordering example 3:

and moments (see table) Runner block size 12 B, Runner block size 15 B,
The dynamic load capacities and accuracy class P, preloaded, standard seals accuracy class H, preloaded, N seals and
moments are based on 100,000 m travel. Ordering data: R0443 212 01 longitudinal seals, no basic lubrication
However, a travel of just 50,000 is often Ordering data: R0443 513 40
taken as a basis. Ordering example 2:
If this is the case, for comparison Runner block size 12 B, Ordering example 4:
purposes: accuracy class H, clearance, N seals Runner block size 9/M3 B,
Multiply values C, Mt and ML from the accuracy class N, clearance, standard
table by 1.26. seals, no basic lubrication
A Funnel-type lube nipple B2

S2 øK N5
V1
N3
H1
H
A3
A2 A
V1 S2
N3
H H1
E1 A3
A2
E1
B1 E2 B
B1 E2 B
Size 15 B Size 9/M3 B,

12 B
Dimensions [mm]
9/M3 B 30 18 6.0 39.0 26.0 – 12 9.0 9.65 2.8 21 12 - 3.2 - M3

12 B 40 24 8.0 44.5 30.0 – 14 10.0 10.65 3.3 28 15 - 4.0 - M3
15 B 60 42 9.0 55.5 38.6 58.5 16 12.0 12.65 4.7 45 20 4 4.5 2.1 M4
Runner
9/M3 B 26 1920 3330 15.9 27.6 7.4 12.9
12 B 51 3200 5340 37.9 63.2 14.3 23.9
15 B 110 5285 8610 107.0 174.0 30.0 49.0
Wide Guide Rails R0455

Mounting hole pattern size 9/M3 B, 12 B:
– single row
Mounting hole pattern size 15 B:
– double row
Guide rails are made of rust and acid
EN 10088.
Size 9/M3 B, 12 B
Size 15 B
Part numbers Size Accuracy Part numbers for wide guide rails
class Part number, Length L [mm]
without cover strip with cover strip
P R0455 802 31,.... R0455 862 31,....
9/M3 B H R0455 803 31,.... R0455 863 31,....
N R0455 804 31,.... R0455 864 31,....
P R0455 202 31,.... R0455 262 31,....
12 B H R0455 203 31,.... R0455 263 31,....
N R0455 204 31,.... R0455 264 31,....
P R0455 502 31,.... R0455 562 31,....
15 B H R0455 503 31,.... R0455 563 31,....
N R0455 504 31,.... R0455 564 31,....
Recommended rail lengths

L = rail length [mm]
L = nB · T – 4 T = hole spacing [mm]
nB = no. of holes per row
Ordering examples f If no T1 is specified by the customer, Example 1 (up to Lmax):

both ends of the guide rail will be Guide rail size 12 B,
identical. accuracy class P, recommended rail
The rail lengths were calculated using the length 836 mm (20 · T, number of holes
formula for recommended rail lengths. nB = 21, T1 is identical at both ends of
the guide rail)
Ordering data: R0455 202 31, 836 mm
Example 2 (up to Lmax with cover strip): Example 3 (over Lmax): Example 4 (one-piece over Lmax):
Guide rail size 9/M3 B, Guide rail size 15 B, Guide rail size 12 B,
accuracy class H, recommended rail length accuracy class N, recommended rail length accuracy class P, recommended rail length
926 mm (30 · T, number of holes nB = 31, 1436 mm, 2 sections (35 · T, number of 1636 mm (40 · T, number of holes nB =
T1 at one end of guide rail = 4.5 mm) holes nB = 36 per row, T1 is identical at 41, T1 is identical at both ends of the
Ordering data: both ends of the composite guide rail) guide rail)
R0455 863 31, 926 mm, T1 = 4.5 mm Ordering data: R0455 504 32,1436 mm Ordering data: R0455 202 31, 1636 mm
(At the other end of the guide rail
Number of sections
T1 = 21.5 mm for production reasons.)
Dimensions and weights

Size 9/M3 B, 12 B D
H2
N6
A2 S5
T1 T
L ± 0,5 mm
Guide rail:
- rail length up to 500 mm
ø 0.3
ø up to 0.6 increasing in linear proportion
Size 15 B
D
H2
N6
A2 S5
T1 T
T3 L ± 0,5 mm
Guide rail:
ø 0.3
ø up to 0.6 increasing in linear proportion
Dimensions [mm] Weight

Size A2 H21) N6 D S5 T1min T1max T T3 Lmax2)3) g/100 mm
9/M3 B 18 7.5 2.7 6.0 3.5 4.5 25.5 30 – 1000 92
12 B 24 8.5 3.7 8.0 4.5 5.5 34.5 40 – 1000 145
15 B 42 9.5 4.7 8.0 4.5 5.5 34.5 40 23 1000 286
1) Dimensions without cover strip

2) For rail lengths longer than Lmax factory-made mating sections are joined end-to-end.
3) For special cases one-piece guide rails up to 2000 mm length possible (please check
with factory).
Start-up and Maintenance

Start-up Initial lubrication of runner blocks is Runner blocks are available:
necessary before Miniature Ball – prelubricated with a lithium soap grease,
Rail Systems are put into service! consistency class NLGI 00, Dynalub 520
– without initial lubrication for individu-
al grease or oil lubrication.
Initial lubrication with grease We recommend a grease lubricant to Note:

DIN 51825, class KP00K. • Grease the runner block as per table.
A grease of this type, Dynalub 520, is • Move the runner block toward the lube
available in the following versions: port used to distribute the grease
evenly.
- Maintenance kit with 5 ml dispensing
• Make sure there is a visible film of
unit Part no. R0419 090 01
grease on the guide rail.
- 400 g cartridge for use in grease guns
Part no. R3416 043 00
Initial lubrication with oil We recommend the use of oils meeting • Observe the manufacturer’s
the minimum requirements for CLP instructions.
lubricant oils (DIN 51517, Part 3) or HLP • It is essential to check that the
hydraulic oils (DIN 51524, Part 2). The oil lubricant will reach all rolling bearings
must have a viscosity of 100 mm2/s at in the installed condition (orientation).
40°C. • Apply oil until excess emerges.
Add the entire oil quantity in one go!
Maintenance The maintenance intervals depend on the Under normal conditions no in-service
application and the ambient conditions. lubrication is required.
Cleaning Dirt can settle and encrust on the guide • Always run a cleaning cycle before
rails, especially when these are not shutting down the machine.
enclosed.
This dirt must be removed to protect the
seals.
In-service lubrication Initial lubrication (long-term lubrication) Ambient conditions include: swarf,
is sufficient for 5,000 km travel where: metallic and other abrasion, solvents and
– F < 0.1 C temperature.
Types of load include: vibrations, impacts
– Vm = 0.65 m/s and tilting.
– > 90 mm stroke
– low-friction seals
The service conditions are
• For in-service lubrication with grease unknown to the manufacturer. Users
or oil, follow instructions as for initial can only determine the in-service
lubrication. lubrication intervals with certainty by
conducting in-house tests or by careful
The in-service lubrication observation.
intervals depend on ambient
conditions, loading and type of load! Do not allow guide rails or runner
blocks to come into contact with water-
based coolants!
Service kit
A special syringe is used to apply lubri-
cant to the lube ports at the sides or end
faces of the runner block (part number:
0419-090-01).
If the funnel-type lube nipples on the

runner block end faces are preferred, use
a grease gun instead.
Short stroke (stroke < 2 runner block See “Lubrication quantities and methods” For strokes < 0.5 runner block length,
lengths) for the method to be used for short stroke slide the runner block over 2 complete
applications. runner block lengths per lubrication cycle.
If this is not possible, please consult us.
Lubrication Quantities and Methods

The lubrication method depends on the Lubrication by
Size
size, as given in the table: Method 1 Method 2
Standard runner block R0442
7
9/M2
9/M3
12
15
20
Wide runner block R0443
9/M3 wide
12 wide
15 wide
Long runner block R0444
7
9/M3
12
15
Method 1 Initial lubrication with grease

Size Partial amount Total amount
Apply lubricant through the lube ports on per side (L/R) (L+R)
the end face. [cm3] [cm3]
Standard runner block R0442 L
7 0.025 0.05
9/M3 0.030 0.06 R
9/M2 0.030 0.06
12 0.075 0.15 or
Wide runner block R0443
9/M3 B 0.040 0.08
12 B 0.075 0.15
Long runner block R0444 L R
7 0.040 0.08
9/M3 0.045 0.09
12 0.120 0.24
For short stroke applications, apply the
partial amount per side as given in the
table to each end-face lube port.
Method 2 Initial lubrication with grease

Size Partial amount Total amount
Apply lubricant through the lube ports at per side (L/R) or via end face L
the sides or the lube nipples on the end [cm3] [cm3]
face.
Standard runner block R0442
R or
15 0.06 0.12
20 0.09 0.18
Wide runner block R0443 L
15 B 0.09 0.18 R
Long runner block R0444
15 0.10 0.20
or
For short stroke applications, apply L

either the total amount as per table to L
each end-face lube nipple, or the partial
amount per side as given in the table to
each side lube port. R
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Miniature Ball Rail® Systems

The Drive & Control Company

High load capacity in all directions of load application,

Lubrication access from either front or

Cover strip as an option

Size 15, long

Accuracy classes P, H and N

Built-in lube ports

Smooth running due to optimal ball

Built-in ball retention for safe

General Technical Data and Calculations

Definition of The static loading in the direction of load Note:

Nominal life with variable speed

Equivalent dynamic load If the bearing is subject to variable loads,

F = equivalent load [N]

– with combined load on bearing

– with combined load in combination

Equivalent static load on

Only with preloaded systems.

Tmax only permissible for a short time

Temperature resistance Tmax = 100oC In continuous operation, do not exceed a

Accuracy classes and their

Accuracy Dimensional tolerance Max difference in dimensions

1) In dimensions H and ΔH, the middle Measured

Parallelism offset P1 of the

Parallelism offset P1 [μm]

Parallelism of the installed

Size Parallelism offset P1 [mm]

Wide Guide Rails R0455

S1 = permissible vertical offset [mm]

Design factor Preload class

Permissible vertical offset in

S2 = permissible vertical offset [mm]

Preloading and clearance

Markings on runner block and

Lift-off load / down load – Standard runner block R0442

Elastic deflection δel. [μm]

Lift-off load/down load – Wide runner block R0443

Lift-off load/down load – Long runner block R0444

Size Frictional drag of runner blocks Frictional drag of seals

Wide runner block R0443-

Tightening torques of the mounting

Standard Runner Block R0442

Note on dynamic load capacities and Ordering example 1: Ordering example 3:

Funnel-type lube nipple

7 17 7 5.0 24.0 14.9 – 8 6.5 – 2.0 12 8 - 2.5 - M2

Weight Load capacities [N] Moments [Nm]

Long Runner Block R0444

Note on dynamic load capacities Ordering example 1: Ordering example 3:

Funnel-type lube nipple

7 17 7 5.0 33.0 24.1 – 8 6.5 – 2.0 12 13 - 2.5 - M2

Weight Load capacities [N] Moments [Nm]

Standard Guide Rails R0445

Recommended rail lengths

Dimensions and weights

- rail length up to 1000 mm ø up to 0.6 increasing in linear proportion

Dimensions [mm] Weight

Ordering examples f If no T1 is specified by the customer, Example 1 (up to Lmax):

Wide Runner Blocks R0443