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TECHNOLOGY

All Modern Linear products incorporate the benefits

of guide roller technology for customer applications:

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Linear guide rollers are very quiet as a result of the Linear guide rollers are based
ball separation. Noise is magnified in recirculating on the design of radial ball
guide systems when each ball collides with the one bearings. The load carrying
next to it in the ball path. balls travel in a circular path
and are retained and separated
from one another. Current ball
bushing and ball rail linear
systems have a recirculation
path that requires the balls to
make a quick change in
direction. Vibration occurs when
the balls collide entering and
leaving the load zone.

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The radial bearings of Modern Recirculation guides are limited

Linear guide rollers are offered with by the sharp turn the balls must
shields or rubber seals. The seal is make as they enter and leave
superior to the wipers common in the load zone. Guide rollers are
recirculating ball guides. Debris only limited by the rotary speed
caught between the wheels and of the radial bearing. Maximum
track is wiped away naturally. Ball guide roller speeds are up to 2X
bushings and ball rails use the faster than ball bushings or ball
shaft or rail as the inner race of the rails.
bearing making them susceptible to
contamination failure.
440C stainless steel rollers and track
are also available for corrosive
environments.

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Modern Linear guide rollers are simple to design,

install and maintain. In operation, the guide system
is compliant and forgiving to mis-alignment and
machining inaccuracies. These features result in
lower initial, installed and total cost.

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GUIDE ROLLER COMPONENTS

BUSHINGS
GUIDE ROLLERS Knurled surface on eccentric bushing
Superfinished raceways for for superior hold at adjustment position.
superior smoothness and low noise. Drop in replacement for existing
Drop in replacement for existing adapter bushings.
guide rollers. Nickel plated for corrosion resistance.
52100 or 440 stainless steel.
Sealed or shielded.

TRACK
Single and double edge options.
V Edge is case hardened
to 49-52 RC. TRACK ASSEMBLY
AISI 1045 or 420 Stainless. Track can be mounted to any
Drilled or undrilled. square edge.
Custom integration of all
components into linear slide.
Track can be bolted or welded
to steel beam.

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GUIDE ROLLERS

SIZES

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GUIDE ROLLER LOAD CAPACITY (LBS.)
SIZE LR LA MAX RPM WEIGHT
VW-1 134 57 2400 .027
VW-2 322 140 1500 .087
OD VW-3 691 382 1000 .300
VOD
VW-4 1058 899 750 .630
VID ID VW-4XL 1710 1480 500 1.20

Working load capacities reflect

lubricated roller/track interface.
Ratings based on 2 million
inches of travel life. LA

G LR

SPECIFICATIONS
Ground, double row angular contact ball bearings,
ABEC-5, pre-lubricated with NLGI #2 grease.

DIMENSIONS (INCHES)
SEALED SEALED SS SHIELDS OD ID W VID VOD G +- .002
VW-1X VW-1SSX VW-1 .77 .1875 .310 .625 .936 .050"
VW-2X VW-2SSX VW-2 1.21 .3750 .437 1.000 1.437 .040"
VW-3X VW-3SSX VW-3 1.80 .4724 .625 1.500 2.125 .040"
VW-4X VW-4SSX VW-4 2.36 .5906 .750 2.000 2.750 .040"
VW-4XXL VW-4XLSSX VW-4XL 2.97 .8661 1.000 2.500 3.500 .045"

Working temperature range of guide roller -30 C-100 C.

Bearings can be modified to extend range.

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GUIDE ROLLER BUSHINGS

SIZES IMPROVED
DESIGN

SPECIFICATIONS Adjustable bushing has knurled face

to hold position.
BX = Adjustable Bushing.
Eccentric mounting hole.
By rotating the BX bushing on its fastener,
the clearance between the wheel and track
can be adjusted.

B = Stationary Bushing.
Concentric mounting hole.
The major load should be carried on the
stationary bushings.

Material:
Carbon steel with electroless nickel plating.

OD HOD OD

ECC

ID HH HH
HEX ID
L
L

CONCENTRIC ECCENTRIC

DIMENSIONS (INCHES)

CON ECC ROLLER L OD HEX ID ECC HH HOD

B-1 BX-1 VW-1 .550 .1873 7/16 .140 #6 .012 .250 .44
B-2 BX-2 VW-2 .706 .3748 9/16 .250 1/4 .024 .281 .56
B-3 BX-3 VW-3 .990 .4722 3/4 .312 5/16 .042 .375 .75
B-4 BX-4 VW-4 1.177 .5904 7/8 .375 3/8 .060 .437 .88
B-4XL BX-4XL VW-4XXL 1.555 .8650 1-1/4 .563 5/8 .060 .565 1.25

*Recommended fastener size.

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TRACK

DIMENSIONS
Guide Mounting Mounting Mounting *End Hole to Hole Size Mounting Weight
Roller Width Height Shoulder Shoulder to Shoulder Hole Hole Thru Hole Per
Size Location Center Line Depth Spacing Spacing (Diameter) Location Foot

SIZE TW TH TE MO SH EDS HSP HD MHL

T-1 0.437 0.187 0.125 0.031 0.062 0.25 2.000 0.156 0.156 .183
T-2 0.625 0.250 0.187 0.031 0.094 0.31 3.000 0.203 0.219 .343
T-3 0.875 0.343 0.250 0.062 0.109 0.38 3.000 0.281 0.313 .690
T-4 1.062 0.437 0.312 0.093 0.125 0.50 4.000 0.344 0.375 1.10

SPECIFICATIONS
Track material is AISI 1045. Track is available undrilled or predrilled and cut to length.
V-edge is case hardened to 49-52 Rc. Stainless material is 420SS, designated by -SS.
Cut to length tolerance +- .063".
Hole spacing and size tolerance is +- .005". PART NUMBER EXAMPLE:
*For customer specified lengths end hole is T-2 x 36" (Undrilled)
positioned to be equal at both ends. T-2 x 36" -9 (9 holes equally spaced)*

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DOUBLE TRACK

DIMENSIONS
Guide * End Hole to Hole Size Counter Counter Weight
Roller Width Height Hole Hole Thru Bore Bore Per
Size Spacing Spacing (Diameter) Diameter Depth Foot

SIZE TW TH EDS HSP HD *CBDI *CBDP

DT-1 .0750 0.187 0.25 2.000 0.156 0.313 0.100 .45

DT-2 1.000 0.250 0.31 3.000 0.219 0.500 0.125 .73
DT-3 1.250 0.375 0.38 3.000 0.313 0.625 0.188 1.33
DT-4 1.500 0.500 0.50 4.000 0.375 0.750 0.218 2.03

SPECIFICATIONS * Counter Bores Optional.

Track material is AISI 1045. *Riser Blocks with Thru Holes.
V-edge is case hardened to 49-52 Rc.
Cut to length tolerance +- .063". Track is available undrilled or predrilled and cut to length.
Hole spacing and size tolerance is +- .005". Stainless material is 420SS, designated by -SS.
*For customer specified lengths end hole is PART NUMBER EXAMPLE:
positioned to be equal at both ends. DT-2 x 36" (Undrilled)
DT-2 x 36" -9 (9 thru holes)
DT-2 x 36" -9CB (9 counterbored holes)
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DOUBLE TRACK LINEAR GUIDE

Compact overall package

Standard and custom lenghths

Easy to install

B
D1

D2 A
C
E H

L J G

F
K I

DIMENSIONS (INCHES)
SIZE A B C D1 D2 E F G H I J K L CARRIAGE RAIL
DT-1 2.500 2.500 0.250 1.500 1.366 0.999 0.500 0.250 0.312 4.000 1.500 #6-32 UNC 5/32 000"
DTC-1 DTR-1
DT-2 4.000 4.000 0.500 2.500 1.993 1.438 0.750 0.500 0.375 6.000 1.500 1/4-20 UNC 9/32 DTC-2 DTR-2
DT-3 5.000 5.000 0.500 3.000 2.738 1.750 0.750 0.500 0.500 8.000 1.500 5/16-18 UNC 11/32 DTC-3 DTR-3
DT-4 6.000 6.000 0.625 3.500 3.483 2.156 1.000 0.625 0.594 8.000 1.500 3/8-16 UNC 13/32 DTC-3 DTR-3

LOAD CAPACITY (LBS.) LA

MR
LBS. FT-LBS.
SIZE LA LR MA MR
DT-1 228 268 125 118
DT-2 560 644 505 434 MA
DT-3 1528 1382 1776 1676 Working load capacities reflect
DT-4 3596 2116 5106 5091 lubricated wheel/track interface.
LR
ORDERING
LINEAR GUIDE DT-___ X __ __ (INCHES)
CARRIAGE DTC-___
* STANDARD LENGTHS
12,24,36,48 INCHES
RAIL DTR-___ X __ __
* MAX. LENGTH 48 INCHES

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2 new styles of linear guide that incorporate a unique patent-pending compliant rail feature.

Carriage is not adjustable.

Ideal for transport applications.

Rigid rail version also available.

The compliant rail design automatically adjusts for machining inaccuracies, misalignment
and tolerance stack up to maintain fit up between the rail and carriage.

Compliant rail feature incorporated into a

"U" shaped aluminum extrusion.

3 roller, in-line carriage design.

Rollers are fixed, no adjustment required.

4 roller carriage design offers good load

capacity.

Low profile design.

Ideal for single rail applications.

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VECTOR TRIO LINEAR GUIDE

3 roller carriage gives a compact design.

Patent pending compliant rail feature.

No need to adjust carriage fit up.

Compliant rail adjusts to system inaccuracies.

Standard and custom lenghths.

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B

H A
C
G E

K D L M

DIMENSIONS (INCHES)
SIZE A B C D E F G H I J K L M CARRIAGE RAIL
VT-1 1.000 3.000 .250 1.000 .923 2.500 .700 .223 4.000 1.500 1/4-20 UNC 13/64 .75000"
X .10 DP VTC-1 VTR-1
VT-2 1.400 4.250 .375 1.400 1.250 3.500 1.250 .260 6.000 1.500 5/16-18 UNC 9/32 1.00 X .20 DP VTC-2 VTR-2
VT-3 2.000 6.000 .500 2.000 2.088 4.500 1.750 .338 8.000 1.500 3/8-16 UNC 13/32 1.00 X .30 DP VTC-3 VTR-3

LOAD CAPACITY LA
LBS. FT-LBS.
SIZE LA LR MA MR MR
MA
VT-1 171 268 54 194
VT-2 420 644 190 701
Working load capacities reflect
VT-3 1146 1382 726 2789
lubricated wheel/track interface. LR

ORDERING
LINEAR GUIDE VT-___ X __ __ (INCHES)
CARRIAGE VTC-___
* STANDARD LENGTHS
12,24,36,48,60 INCHES
RAIL VTR-___ X __ __
* MAX. LENGTH 120 INCHES

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VECTOR QUAD LINEAR GUIDE

4 roller carriage offers good load capacity

in all directions.

Standard and custom lenghths.

Low profile.

Patent Pending compliant rail feature.

B
D
K

H
C
E
D A G

M L I J
DIMENSIONS (INCHES)
SIZE A B C D E F G H I J K L M CARRIAGE RAIL
VQ-1 3.500 3.500 .313 2.375 1.188 1.500 0.750 0.125 4.000 1.500 #6-32 UNC 5/32 .50 X .15 DP VQC-1 VQR-1
VQ-2 4.750 4.750 .375 3.750 1.500 2.000 1.000 0.125 6.000 1.500 1/4-20 UNC 9/32 .75 X .25 DP VQC-2 VQR-2
VQ-3 6.500 6.500 .375 4.500 1.755 2.500 1.250 0.130 8.000 1.500 5/16-18 UNC 11/32 .75 X .30 DP VQC-3 VQR-3
LA
LOAD CAPACITY MR
LBS. FT-LBS.
SIZE LA LR MA MR
VQ-1 228 268 175 175 MA
VQ-2 560 644 680 680
Working load capacities reflect
VQ-3 1528 1382 2349 2349
lubricated wheel/track interface. LR

ORDERING
LINEAR GUIDE VQ-___ X __ __ (INCHES)
CARRIAGE VQC-___
* STANDARD LENGTHS
12,24,36,48,60 INCHES
RAIL VQR-___ X __ __
* MAX. LENGTH 120 INCHES

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MOUNTING AND ADJUSTMENT

The fixed bushing should be used to carry the heaviest CENTER DISTANCE FORMULA
loading. Preload the adjustable bushing so that the roller
can just be turned by hand. Over-tightening the preload
will cause premature wear of the components.

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TRACK & XI
WHEEL SIZE (in.)
1 0.874
2 1.374
3 2
4 2.624
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LUBRICATION / MATERIALS / SYSTEM LIFE

The guide rollers are grease lubricated and will not �

require any additional lube. The track should be lubricated
for optimum performance and service life. Suggested
lubricants are Mobil Vactra # 2 Way Oil, or Mobil Polyrex
EP 2 Extreme Pressure Grease. �

Lubricated wheel/track interface refers to the presence � � � � ��

of lubrication.
Ratings are based on 2 million inches of travel life.
Ratings have been confirmed by independent lab tests.
ROLLER / BUSHING ASSEMBLY

Use SAE series N flat washers and lock washers

TRACK DERATE FACTORS to secure the roller bushing assemblies.
LUBRICATION NO LUBRICATION

HARDENDED TRACK 1.00 .50

UNHARDENDED TRACK .75 .25

SUGGESTED FASTENERS

BUSHINGS TRACK
SIZE ENGLISH SIZE ENGLISH METRIC
B-1 #6 T-1 #6 M3
B-2 1/4" T-2 #10 M6
B-3 5/16" T-3 1/4" M6
B-4 3/8" T-4 5/16" M6
B-4XL 5/8"

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LOAD CALCULATIONS

LOAD CONDITION B

L = applied load / number of roller pairs Lo1

L
LR = roller radial load A B

Lo = roller load from applied moment

A = load offset dimension

LR LR

B = track width dimension

FA = .5 for light duty, well lubricated use* Lo2

Lo1 = L x A x FA
FA = 1 for normal lubricated use*
B
FA = 2 for dry, or harsh environments* Lo2 = (L x FA) = Lo1

*Also consider lubrication comments. Compare the greater of these loads to the rated
moment and radial load capacities.

LOAD CONDITION C
LOAD CONDITION A
Compare the greater of
Lo2 = L x A x FA these loads to the rated
B axial and radial load
L capacities of the roller.
A B
LR= (L x FA ) + Lo1

Lo1 = Lo2
L
LR LR

Lo1

Lo1 Lo2

LR B
Lo1 = L x B x FA
A+B
Lo2
Lo2 = (L x FA)-Lo1

Compare the greater of these loads to the rated moment

and radial load capacities.
A

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APPLICATIONS

ELECTRONICS
PACKAGING
Many of the same benefits
Compliant systems are of guide rollers in medical
easy to install and run applications are important
smoothly on light weight for the electronic and
machine frames. Guide semiconductor industries
rollers are resistant to as well. Smoothness is
contaminated particularly important in
environments. wafer transport applications.

MEDICAL

Guide rollers are smooth and quiet compared to

recirculating ball guides. The bearings are permanently
lubricated and sealed from the environment. Guide
rollers can be run without external lubrication between
the track and rollers. The system requires little
maintenance or adjustment once installed.

COMMERCIAL

Guide rollers are excellent for door guides on

industrial machinery and commercial
applications. They offer low component
cost and very good durability in applications
where maintenance is infrequent.

WOOD/CONSTRUCTION

Guide rollers are resistant to contamination and

are extremely durable in shock load conditions.

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