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Chris Denton	23/11/2016 21:46:16
275 forum posts	I need to build something with slides that will travel with a small amount of friction, will these be suitable? Thanks. http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/linear-guides-rails/4885057/ Edited By Chris Denton on 23/11/2016 21:51:27
Ian P	23/11/2016 22:03:29
2747 forum posts 123 photos	I'd like to be able to offer an opinion but really you are the only person that knows what 'small amount' is acceptable. Ian P
Chris Denton	23/11/2016 22:07:27
275 forum posts	That's true! It should be able to move by pushing with your little finger using moderate force!
Ian S C	24/11/2016 09:09:36
7468 forum posts 230 photos	What's it made of, what weight is on it, how fast does it move, and how often. There are probably a few more questions that should be asked. Ian S C
John Haine	24/11/2016 12:14:49
5563 forum posts 322 photos	I suggest that you look at linear ball bearings as used in 3D printers, significantly cheaper and use ground silver steel bars. See here for example. Friction is very low, if you need more you could always add a "brake" of some kind.
Russell Eberhardt	24/11/2016 14:00:23
2785 forum posts 87 photos	Posted by John Haine on 24/11/2016 12:14:49: I suggest that you look at linear ball bearings as used in 3D printers, significantly cheaper and use ground silver steel bars. See here for example. Friction is very low, if you need more you could always add a "brake" of some kind. Better to use those bearings with shafting like this rather than silver steel which will need hardening and is likely to distort. As said above though it does really depend on your application. Russell
Chris Evans 6	24/11/2016 20:40:42
2156 forum posts	When I was working I regularly bought from bearing suppliers "Linear Shafting" and linear bearings. For what you get not pricey either.

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