Linear Way L

Preload
The average amount of preload for Linear Way and Linear Roller Way is shown in Table 3. When both
rigidity and vibration characteristics are important, the standard preload amount is 1/3 of the applied load for
Linear Way and 1/2 for Linear Roller Way.
A summary of applicable preload types is shown in Table 4. For details, see the description of each series.
Table 3 Preload amount
Preload type
Item
Symbol
Preload amount
Application
Clearance
Standard
Tc
T0
(No symbol)
0 1
0 2
0 3
Very smooth motion
To absorb slight misalignment
Very smooth motion
Smooth and precise motion
Light preload
T1
0.02C 0
Minimum vibration
Load is evenly balanced.
Smooth and precise motion
Medium preload
T2
0.05C 0
Medium vibration
Medium overhung load
Heavy preload
T3
0.08C 0
Vibration and/or shocks
Large overhung load
Heavy cutting
Note( 1 ) : Clearance of about 10m
( 2 ) : Zero or minimal amount of clearance
( 3 ) : Zero or minimal amount of preload
Remark : C0 means the basic static load rating.
Table 4 Preload type
Series
C-Sleeve Linear Way L
Linear Way L
Linear Way E
Low Decibel Linear Way E
Linear Way H
Linear Way F
Linear Way U
Linear Roller Way Super X
Linear Roller Way X
Preload type (Symbol)
Clearance
TC
Clearance
T0
Standard
(No symbol)
Light preload
T1
Note( 1 ) : It applies to size 8 to 12 models.
Remark : In the table, the mark indicates that it is also applicable to interchangeable specification products.
Medium preload
T2
Heavy preload
T3
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