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Chris Denton23/11/2016 21:46:16
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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 P23/11/2016 22:03:29
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I'd like to be able to offer an opinion but really you are the only person that knows what 'small amount' is acceptable.

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Chris Denton23/11/2016 22:07:27
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That's true!

It should be able to move by pushing with your little finger using moderate force!

Ian S C24/11/2016 09:09:36
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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.

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John Haine24/11/2016 12:14:49
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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 Eberhardt24/11/2016 14:00:23
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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 624/11/2016 20:40:42
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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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