Slide linear guide LWU

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The IKO Linear Way U is a linear motion rolling guide with a structure containing a raceway inside the U-section track rail and a slide unit in its interior. With the U-shaped track rail, rigidity against the track rail moment load and torsion is significantly improved. Therefore, it is possible to not only fix the track rail to the mounting base as conventionally done, but to use the track rail as a structure beam, such as a cantilever or double-ended support in machines and equipment. By adopting a revolutionary U-shaped track rail, the rigidity of the track rail under moment load and torsion is greatly increased. The track rail can be used as a structure beam, such as a cantilever or double-ended support, in machines and equipment providing greater freedom with assembly. Since the slide unit has a structure where two rows of large-diameter steel balls come in contact with the raceway at four points, stable accuracy and rigidity can be achieved even in applications where applied load that fluctuates in direction or size and complex load are applied. Since the slide unit and track rail are compact with their sectional height as low as possible, there is more flexibility in designing peripheral devices, such as drive mechanisms. This contributes to reducing the size and weight of the machinery or equipment. The slide unit incorporates a ball retaining band which prevents the ball from dropping down when the slide unit is removed from the track rail, making it easy to handle. Additional modifications are possible and mechanical components, such as a drive mechanism, can be fixed directly onto the track rail.