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    Positioning Slides

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Positioning Slides. Positioning Slides, Dial Handle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Positioning Slides. Positioning Slides, Hand Wheel.

    Dial Handle

    Hand Wheel

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Use these slides in a variety of manual-positioning applications for laboratory and production equipment as well as for positioning parts for drilling, fastening, assembly, and measuring. Their Rulon plain bearings allow smooth movement in dirty environments.
    Note: Capacities listed are for horizontal mounting. When mounted vertically, the load capacity is cut in half.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance the carriage moves with one revolution of the handle.
    Overall
    Carriage
    Handle
    Carriage
    Mounting
    Base Mounting
    Travel
    Lg.
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Accuracy for Travel
    Distance per Turn
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Type
    Dia.
    Overhang
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole Thread
    Size
    No. of
    Holes
    For Fastener
    Thread Size
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Aluminum Carriage and Base
     
    15 lb. Static Load Capacity
    1.5"0.05"0.0007"/1"0.56"1.5"4.16"0.62"1.5"Dial0.61"18046-32
    28-32
    No5236A150000000
    4.5"0.05"0.0007"/1"0.56"1.5"7.16"0.62"1.5"Dial0.61"18046-32
    28-32
    No5236A16000000
    7.5"0.05"0.0007"/1"0.56"1.5"10.16"0.62"1.5"Dial0.61"18046-32
    38-32
    No5236A17000000
    10.5"0.05"0.0007"/1"0.56"1.5"13.16"0.62"1.5"Dial0.61"18046-32
    48-32
    No5236A18000000
     
    30 lb. Static Load Capacity
    1.5"0.05"0.0007"/1"0.81"2.5"6.72"1.25"2.5"Hand Wheel1.75"0.44"18048-32
    210-32
    No5236A22000000
    3.5"0.05"0.0007"/1"0.81"2.5"8.72"1.25"2.5"Hand Wheel1.75"0.44"18048-32
    210-32
    No5236A23000000
    6.5"0.05"0.0007"/1"0.81"2.5"11.72"1.25"2.5"Hand Wheel1.75"0.44"18048-32
    310-32
    No5236A24000000
    9.5"0.05"0.0007"/1"0.81"2.5"14.72"1.25"2.5"Hand Wheel1.75"0.44"18048-32
    410-32
    No5236A34000000
    12.5"0.05"0.0007"/1"0.81"2.5"17.72"1.25"2.5"Hand Wheel1.75"0.44"18048-32
    510-32
    No5236A35000000
     
    100 lb. Static Load Capacity
    2"0.1"0.0007"/1"1.06"4"8.73"2.35"4"Hand Wheel1.75"0.24"180410-32
    21/4"-20
    No5236A27000000
    5"0.1"0.0007"/1"1.06"4"11.73"2.35"4"Hand Wheel1.75"0.24"180410-32
    31/4"-20
    No5236A29000000
    8"0.1"0.0007"/1"1.06"4"14.73"2.35"4"Hand Wheel1.75"0.24"180410-32
    41/4"-20
    No5236A31000000
    11"0.1"0.0007"/1"1.06"4"17.73"2.35"4"Hand Wheel1.75"0.24"180410-32
    51/4"-20
    No5236A32000000
    14"0.1"0.0007"/1"1.06"4"20.73"2.35"4"Hand Wheel1.75"0.24"180410-32
    61/4"-20
    No5236A33000000
    20"0.1"0.0007"/1"1.06"4"26.73"2.35"4"Hand Wheel1.75"0.24"180410-32
    81/4"-20
    No5236A3800000000
     

    Positioning Slides for Stepper Motors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electric Slides. Positioning Slides for Stepper Motors.
    Add your own stepper motor and controller to precisely move the ball screw and carriage smoothly at high speeds, like a head on an inkjet printer. With a repeatability of -0.01 to 0.01 mm—thinner than a strand of hair—the carriage hits the same spot every time. These positioning slides work well for automated assemblies and other applications that require fine, repeatable motion control.
    The carriage rides along the inside of the rail, making these slides more compact than traditional carriages and guide rails. Made of steel with a U-shaped rail, these slides resist twisting forces that could affect their positioning. This also means they can be installed with only one end supported or with both ends overhanging. The same load rating applies no matter how the slides are oriented.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is how far the carriage moves with one rotation of the ball screw.
    Dynamic Load
    Cap., lb.
    For Max.
    Motor
    Overall,
    mm
    Carriage
    Stroke
    Lg., mm
    Horiz.
    Vert.
    Max. Speed,
    mm/s
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Repeatability,
    mm
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    Speed,
    rpm
    Torque,
    in·ozf
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Bearing
    Type
    Base
    Material
    Each
    For NEMA 14 Motor Frames
    301481481001-0.01 to 0.015 mm6,00029.316640424623Ball
    Steel6734K2110000000
    801481481001-0.01 to 0.015 mm6,00029.321640424623Ball
    Steel6734K21200000000
    1105285282002-0.01 to 0.015 mm6,00088.1276503647.431Ball
    Steel6734K21400000000
    1301481481001-0.01 to 0.015 mm6,00029.326640424623Ball
    Steel6734K21300000000
     
    For NEMA 17 Motor Frames
    1004024024706-0.01 to 0.015 mm4,7001762776044.57637.4Ball
    Steel6734K81100000000
    1105285282002-0.01 to 0.015 mm6,00088.1276.5504247.431Ball
    Steel6734K21500000000
    1605285282002-0.01 to 0.015 mm6,00088.1326.5504247.431Ball
    Steel6734K21600000000
    2004024024706-0.01 to 0.015 mm4,7001763776044.57637.4Ball
    Steel6734K81300000000
    2105285282002-0.01 to 0.015 mm6,00088.1376.5504247.431Ball
    Steel6734K21700000000
     
    For NEMA 23 Motor Frames
    1004024024706-0.01 to 0.011/4"4,7001762806056.47637.4Ball
    Steel6734K81200000000
    2004024024706-0.01 to 0.011/4"4,7001763806056.47637.4Ball
    Steel6734K81400000000
    30039539579010-0.01 to 0.011/4"6,0001764806056.47637.4Ball
    Steel6734K81500000000
    40039539579010-0.01 to 0.011/4"5,8801765806056.47637.4Ball
    Steel6734K81600000000
    50039539565010-0.01 to 0.011/4"3,9001766806056.47637.4Ball
    Steel6734K81700000000
    60039539547010-0.01 to 0.011/4"2,8201767806056.47637.4Ball
    Steel6734K81800000000
     
    Two-Axis Mounting Plates for Positioning Slides with 60 mm Overall Width

    High-Load Positioning Slides

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Positioning Slides. High-Load Positioning Slides.
    Made with Frelon bearings, these slides have over four times the load capacity of standard positioning slides. They have a precision lead screw for use in a variety of manual-positioning applications for laboratory and production equipment as well as for positioning parts for drilling, fastening, assembly, and measuring.
    Note: Capacities listed are for horizontal mounting only.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance the carriage moves with one revolution of the handle.
    Mounting Plates—Two-axis mounting plates (sold separately) let you mount two slides together for motion along two axes.
    Positioning Slides
    Mounting Plates
    Overall,
    mm
    Carriage,
    mm
    Handle
    Carriage
    Mounting
    Base Mounting
    Travel
    Lg.
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Accuracy for Travel
    Distance per Turn
    Ht.,
    mm
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Type
    Dia.,
    mm
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole Thread
    Size
    No. of
    Holes
    For Fastener
    Thread Size
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Each
    Aluminum Carriage and Base
     
    490 lb. Static Load Capacity
    4.35"0.05"±0.0006"/1"1646188.44642Dial10.31754M3 × 0.5 mm4M3
    No9222T110000000009222T41000000
    10.35"0.05"±0.0006"/1"1646340.64642Dial10.31754M3 × 0.5 mm8M3
    No9222T120000009222T4100000
    16.35"0.05"±0.0006"/1"16464894642Dial10.31754M3 × 0.5 mm12M3
    No9222T13000000009222T4100000
     
    800 lb. Static Load Capacity
    3.56"0.05"±0.0006"/1"2546187.94662Dial18.31754M4 × 0.7 mm3M5
    No9222T210000009222T4200000
    9.56"0.05"±0.0006"/1"2546340.24662Dial18.31754M4 × 0.7 mm5M5
    No9222T220000009222T4200000
    15.56"0.05"±0.0006"/1"2546492.64662Dial18.31754M4 × 0.7 mm8M5
    No9222T230000009222T4200000
     

    Precision Positioning Slides

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Positioning Slides. Precision Positioning Slides.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    A linear scale and micrometer-like hand wheel measure travel distance in increments of 0.001". Rulon plain bearings allow these slides to move smoothly, even in dirty environments. Use them in a variety of manual-positioning applications for laboratory and production equipment as well as for positioning parts for drilling, fastening, assembly, and measuring.
    Note: Capacities listed are for horizontal mounting. When mounted vertically, the load capacity is cut in half.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance the carriage moves with one revolution of the handle.
    Overall
    Carriage
    Handle
    Carriage
    Mounting
    Base Mounting
    Travel
    Lg.
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Accuracy for Travel
    Distance per Turn
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Type
    Dia.
    Overhang
    Linear Scale
    Graduations
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole Thread
    Size
    No. of
    Holes
    For Fastener
    Thread Size
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Aluminum Carriage and Base
     
    15 lb. Static Load Capacity
    1.5"0.05"0.00015"/1"0.61"1.5"5.6"0.62"1.5"Hand Wheel1.75"0.59"0.025"18046-32
    28-32
    No5242A140000000
    4.5"0.05"0.00015"/1"0.56"1.5"8.6"0.62"1.5"Hand Wheel1.75"0.59"0.025"18046-32
    28-32
    No5242A11000000
    7.5"0.05"0.00015"/1"0.61"1.5"11.6"0.62"1.5"Hand Wheel1.75"0.59"0.025"18046-32
    38-32
    No5242A12000000
    10.5"0.05"0.00015"/1"0.61"1.5"14.6"0.62"1.5"Hand Wheel1.75"0.59"0.025"18046-32
    48-32
    No5242A13000000
     
    30 lb. Static Load Capacity
    1.5"0.05"0.00015"/1"0.81"2.5"6.74"1.25"2.5"Hand Wheel1.75"0.44"0.025"18048-32
    210-32
    No5242A19000000
    3.5"0.05"0.00015"/1"0.81"2.5"8.74"1.25"2.5"Hand Wheel1.75"0.44"0.025"18048-32
    210-32
    No5242A21000000
    6.5"0.05"0.00015"/1"0.81"2.5"11.74"1.25"2.5"Hand Wheel1.75"0.44"0.025"18048-32
    310-32
    No5242A22000000
     
    100 lb. Static Load Capacity
    2"0.1"0.00015"/1"1.06"4"9.41"2.35"4"Hand Wheel1.75"0.24"0.025"180410-32
    21/4"-20
    No5242A31000000
    5"0.1"0.00015"/1"1.06"4"12.41"2.35"4"Hand Wheel1.75"0.24"0.025"180410-32
    31/4"-20
    No5242A3200000000
    8"0.1"0.00015"/1"1.06"4"15.41"2.35"4"Hand Wheel1.75"0.24"0.025"180410-32
    41/4"-20
    No5242A3300000000
    11"0.1"0.00015"/1"1.06"4"18.41"2.35"4"Hand Wheel1.75"0.24"0.025"180410-32
    51/4"-20
    No5242A3400000000
    14"0.1"0.00015"/1"1.06"4"21.41"2.35"4"Hand Wheel1.75"0.24"0.025"180410-32
    61/4"-20
    No5242A3500000000
     

    Dry-Running Positioning Slides for Stepper Motors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electric Slides. Dry-Running Positioning Slides for Stepper Motors.
    With PTFE sleeve bearings and a low-friction ball screw, these slides don’t require the mess and maintenance of lubrication but still give you precise positioning anywhere along the length of their stroke. Because they have sleeve bearings, they have fewer moving parts, so they perform better in dusty and wet environments than slides with ball bearings. They’re also better at handling impact and vibration.
    All slides require a stepper motor, driver, and controller (not included) to operate. As part of this system, they move in precise increments, like the head on an inkjet printer. These positioning slides work well for automated assemblies and other applications that require fine, repeatable motion control.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is how far the carriage moves with one rotation of the ball screw.
    Dynamic
    Load Cap.
    For Max.
    Motor
    Overall,
    mm
    Carriage
    Stroke
    Lg., mm
    Horiz.
    Vert.
    Static Load
    Cap., lb.
    Max. Speed,
    mm/s
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Repeatability,
    mm
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    Speed,
    rpm
    Torque,
    in·ozf
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Bearing
    Type
    Base
    Material
    Each
    For NEMA 17 Motor Frames
    100Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.15 mm1,5007127674566973Plain
    Aluminum6650N110000000
    200Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.15 mm1,5007137674566973Plain
    Aluminum6650N13000000
    300Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.15 mm1,5007147674566973Plain
    Aluminum6650N15000000
    400Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.15 mm1,5007157674566973Plain
    Aluminum6650N17000000
    500Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.15 mm1,5007167674566973Plain
    Aluminum6650N19000000
    600Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.15 mm1,5007177674566973Plain
    Aluminum6650N22000000
     
    For NEMA 23 Motor Frames
    100Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.11/4"1,50028327774566973Plain
    Aluminum6650N12000000
    200Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.11/4"1,50028337774566973Plain
    Aluminum6650N14000000
    300Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.11/4"1,50028347774566973Plain
    Aluminum6650N16000000
    400Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.11/4"1,50028357774566973Plain
    Aluminum6650N18000000
    500Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.11/4"1,50028367774566973Plain
    Aluminum6650N21000000
    600Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.11/4"1,50028377774566973Plain
    Aluminum6650N23000000
     
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