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Linear guideways and profile guideways

Tailor-made solutions: Precise and reliable guide rails for every requirement

Linear Guideways

Linear guideways from SCHNEEBERGER always stand for the highest precision and quality, making them ideal for applications in areas such as semiconductors and electronics, automation, handling, metrology, optics, as well as medical and biotechnology. Our linear technology provides reliable solutions for demanding requirements and is available in a comprehensive standard range that already covers a wide variety of applications.

Our linear guideways and linear systems are designed for high-load applications and offer exceptional rigidity and load capacity thanks to the combination of needle bearings and advanced materials. They minimize vibrations and deformations even under high loads, ensuring reliable performance even in demanding conditions. The use of plastic-steel composite cages reduces displacement resistance, leading to smoother and more efficient operation.

SCHNEEBERGER offers linear technology in various sizes and lengths to meet the diverse requirements of the industry. Length options range from 100 mm to 2000 mm, providing the necessary flexibility for numerous applications. Our linear guideways are made of high-strength tool steel, ensuring long service life with a hardness of 58 to 62 HRC. For corrosion-prone environments, we use special corrosion-resistant materials. The rolling elements are made of through-hardened bearing steel, which also ensures high durability. Finely ground raceways minimize friction and maximize wear resistance, ensuring long-lasting and precise guidance.

These characteristics make SCHNEEBERGER linear guideways the ideal solution for applications that require high load capacity, rigidity, and precision.

Profile Guideways
The highly precise profile guideways (roller or ball MONORAIL guideways) are used worldwide by SCHNEEBERGER in mechanical engineering for a wide range of applications: from simple handling tasks to heavy-duty machining processes.

Guide Rails
All our guide rails are available in different sizes and performance classes. If you do not find what you need in the standard catalog, we also offer customer-specific solutions with customized products.

Cross Roller Guideways
As the world's first standardized anti-friction guideway, the R-linear guideway / cross roller guideway, as well as the ball guideway, was introduced by SCHNEEBERGER. Cross roller and ball guideways perform reliably in the medium to high-performance range. These proven roller guideways are particularly used in mechanical engineering, where they ensure maximum precision and load capacity. The roller guideway mechanical engineering solutions from SCHNEEBERGER are available in three quality classes and offer an optimal combination of smooth running, stability, and durability.


Frequently Asked Questions about SCHNEEBERGER Linear Guideways

The differences between types R, RN, and RNG lie in their load capacity, raceways, and stiffness:

R: The standard type for versatile applications. This guideway is available in various sizes and can be equipped with both rollers and balls.

RN: This variant offers higher load capacity and stiffness. It has the same dimensions as type R but includes the option for cage control to improve performance.

RNG: This type has a lower cross-section than R and RN but still provides high precision and stiffness. It is preferred for applications with limited installation space.

N/O: The needle cage guideway offers maximum stiffness, ideal for short-stroke applications. It is also available with cage control.

M/V: These guideways are similar to the N/O models but differ in cross-section and mounting holes.

The N/O and M/V linear guideways serve the same application areas but differ in cross-section and the type of mounting holes. Both product lines offer high stiffness and load capacity and are equipped with needle cages.

The different product lines are designed for specific applications:

R type: Universally applicable, suitable for a wide range of industrial applications, such as in automation.

RN type: Ideal for precision applications with high stiffness requirements, such as in medical technology or the semiconductor industry.

RNG type: Optimal for applications with limited installation space and high precision requirements, such as in optics or electronics manufacturing.

N/O type: Recommended for demanding industrial applications where maximum stiffness and load are required.

M/V type: Similar to the N/O type but with a slightly modified cross-section and different mounting options.

What are the differences between the cross roller guideways type R, RN, and RNG at SCHNEEBERGER? //

The differences between types R, RN, and RNG lie in their load capacity, raceways, and stiffness:

R: The standard type for versatile applications. This guideway is available in various sizes and can be equipped with both rollers and balls.

RN: This variant offers higher load capacity and stiffness. It has the same dimensions as type R but includes the option for cage control to improve performance.

RNG: This type has a lower cross-section than R and RN but still provides high precision and stiffness. It is preferred for applications with limited installation space.

N/O: The needle cage guideway offers maximum stiffness, ideal for short-stroke applications. It is also available with cage control.

M/V: These guideways are similar to the N/O models but differ in cross-section and mounting holes.


How do the N/O and M/V product lines at SCHNEEBERGER differ? //

The N/O and M/V linear guideways serve the same application areas but differ in cross-section and the type of mounting holes. Both product lines offer high stiffness and load capacity and are equipped with needle cages.


Which applications benefit from the SCHNEEBERGER product lines R, RN, RNG, N/O, and M/V? //

The different product lines are designed for specific applications:

R type: Universally applicable, suitable for a wide range of industrial applications, such as in automation.

RN type: Ideal for precision applications with high stiffness requirements, such as in medical technology or the semiconductor industry.

RNG type: Optimal for applications with limited installation space and high precision requirements, such as in optics or electronics manufacturing.

N/O type: Recommended for demanding industrial applications where maximum stiffness and load are required.

M/V type: Similar to the N/O type but with a slightly modified cross-section and different mounting options.