Installation of linear guides: complete guide to fastening and assembly

Installation of linear guides: complete guide to fastening and assembly

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Surface and Material Preparation
  • Tools Required for Assembly
  • Installation Procedure
  • Tips and Tricks for Effective Assembly
  • Final Inspection and Testing

Introduction

Linear guides are key in industrial and manufacturing applications. This guide will walk you through the installation of linear guides of different sizes - MTN 7, MTN 9, MTN 12, and MTN 15 - from material preparation to testing.

Surface and Material Preparation

  • Type of Linear Guide: Identification - MTN 7, MTN 9, MTN 12, MTN 15
    Determine the type of linear guide you are installing. Different types have specific dimensions and requirements.

  • Mounting Materials: Nuts, T-slot stones, cylindrical-head screws
    Ensure that you have all the materials required for mounting.

  • Surface Cleaning: Removal of contaminants, flatness check
    A clean and flat surface is essential for proper installation.

  • Pre-assembly Inspection: Verification of materials and tools
    Prepare all materials and tools before starting the assembly.

Tools Required for Assembly

  • Jig: For proper centering on the aluminum profile
    Use a jig to center the linear guide on the aluminum profile.

  • Imbus key: For tightening cylindrical-head screws
    Have Allen wrenches ready for tightening the cylindrical-head screws.

  • Measuring Tools: For dimension and deviation checks
    Use measuring tools to confirm dimensions and deviations.

Installation Procedure

  • Guide Rail Orientation: Determining the correct orientation
    The correct orientation of the rail is crucial for the functioning of the linear guide.

  • Connection to Aluminum Profile: Securing nuts and T-slot stones
    Use nuts or T-slot stones to secure the linear guide to the aluminum profile.

Tips and Tricks for Effective Assembly

  • Pre-tightening Screws: Do not overtighten screws on the first attachment
    Screws should be pre-tightened, but not overly tightened.

  • Inspection and Correction: Make sure everything is correct before the final tightening
    Before the final tightening of screws, verify the correct orientation and placement of the guide.

Final Inspection and Testing

  • Functionality: Verification of smooth movement
    Ensure that the linear guide moves smoothly without jamming.

  • Screw Inspection: Verification that everything is tightened
    Check that all screws are properly tightened and nothing is loose.

  • Testing: Conduct load and functional tests
    Perform final tests to ensure full functionality of the linear guide.

Types of screws for individual linear guides and profiles.

20x20 30x30 40x40
MTN 7 M2x6 ; nuts M2
MTN 9 M3x8; nuts M3
MNT 12 M3x8; nuts M3 M3x12; nuts M3 M3x16; nuts M3
MTN 15 M3x8; nuts M3 M3x14; nuts M3 M3x16; nuts M3