Selecting a Type

Types of LM Guides

THK offers a wide array of types and dimensions with LM Guides as standard so that you can select the optimal product for any application. With the unit structure of each model, you can easily obtain high running accuracy with no clearance simply by mounting the product on a plane surface with bolts. We have a proven track record and know-how in extensive applications with LM Guides.

Classifi cation		Type		Specifi cation Table	Load capacity diagram	Basic load rating (kN)		External dimensions (mm)		Features	Major application
Classifi cation		Type		Specifi cation Table	Load capacity diagram	Basic dynamic load rating	Basic staticload rating	Height	Width	Features	Major application
Radial type	Caged Ball LM Guide		SSR-XW	Details		14.7 to 64.6	16.5 to 71.6	24 to 48	34 to 70	Long service life, long-term maintenance-free operationmachine Low dust generation, low noise, acceptable running soundmachine Superbly high speed Smooth motion in all mounting orientations Thin, compact design, large radial load capacity Superb in planar running accuracy Superb capability of absorbing mounting error Stainless steel type also available as standard	Surface grinder table Tool grinder table Electric discharge machine Printed circuit board drilling machine Chip mounter High-speed transferequipment Traveling unit of robots Machining center NC lathe Five axis milling machine Conveyance system Mold guide of pressing machines Inspection equipment Testing machine Food-related machine Medical equipment 3D measuring instrument Packaging machine Injection molding machine Woodworking machine Ultra precision table Semiconductor/liquid crystal manufacturing equipment
			SSR-XV	Details		9.1 to 48.3	9.7 to 46.7	24 to 48	34 to 70
			SSR-XTB	Details		14.7 to 64.6	16.5 to 71.6	24 to 48	52 to 100
			SSR-XSB	Details		9.1 to 48.3	9.7 to 46.7	24 to 48	52 to 100
	Caged Ball LM Guide		SR-W	Details		13.8 to 411	20.5 to 537	24 to 135	34 to 250	Thin, compact design, large radial load capacity Superb in planar running accuracy Superb capability of absorbing mounting error Stainless steel type also available as standard Type M1, achieving max service temperature of 150°C, also available
			SR-M1W	Details		13.8 to 60.4	20.5 to 81.8	24 to 48	34 to 70
			SR-V	Details		9.1 to 40.9	11.7 to 46.7	24 to 48	34 to 70
			SR-M1V	Details		9.1 to 40.9	11.7 to 46.7	24 to 48	34 to 70
			SR-TB	Details		13.8 to 136	20.5 to 179	24 to 68	52 to 140
			SR-M1TB	Details		13.8 to 60.4	20.5 to 81.8	24 to 48	52 to 100
			SR-SB	Details		9.1 to 40.9	11.7 to 46.7	24 to 48	52 to 100
			SR-M1SB	Details		9.1 to 40.9	11.7 to 46.7	24 to 48	52 to 100
	Caged Ball LM Guides for Machine Tools high-rigidity model for ultra-heavy loads		SVR-C	Details		48 to 260	68 to 328	31 to 75	72 to 170	Long service life, long-term maintenance-free operation Low dust generation, low noise, acceptable running sound Superbly high speed Smooth motion in all mounting orientations Ultra-heavy load capacity optimal for machine tools Large radial load capacity High vibration resistance and impact resistance due to improved damping characteristics Superb in planar running accuracy	Machining center NC lathe Grinding machine Five axis milling machine Jig borer Drilling machine NC milling machine Horizontal milling machine Mold processing machine Graphite working machine Electric discharge machine Wire-cut electric discharge machine
			SVR-LC	Details		57 to 340	86 to 481	31 to 75	72 to 170
			SVR-R	Details		48 to 260	68 to 328	31 to 75	50 to 126
			SVR-LR	Details		57 to 340	86 to 481	31 to 75	50 to 126
			SVR-CH	Details		90 to 177	115 to 238	48 to 70	100 to 140	Long service life, long-term maintenance-free operation Low dust generation, low noise, acceptable running sound Superbly high speed Smooth motion in all mounting orientations Ultra-heavy load capacity optimal for machine tools Large radial load capacity High vibration resistance and impact resistance due to improved damping characteristics Superb in planar running accuracy Has dimensions almost the same as that of the full-ball type LM Guide model HSR, which is practically a global standard size
			SVR-LCH	Details		108 to 214	159 to 312	48 to 70	100 to 140
			SVR-RH	Details		90 to 177	115 to 238	55 to 80	70 to 100
			SVR-LRH	Details		108 to 214	159 to 312	55 to 80	70 to 100
	Caged Ball LM Guides for Machine Tools high-rigidity model for ultra-heavy loads		NR-RX	Details		37.1 to 208.7	68.1 to 351.7	31 to 75	50 to 126	Low dust generation, low noise, acceptable running sound Superbly high speed Smooth motion in all mounting orientations Ultra-heavy load capacity optimal for machine tools Thin, compact design, large radial load capacity High vibration resistance and impact resistance due to improved damping characteristics Superb in planar running accuracy	Machining center NC lathe Grinding machine Five axis milling machine Jig borer Drilling machine NC milling machine Horizontal milling machine Mold processing machine Graphite working machine Electric discharge machine Wire-cut electric discharge machine
			NR-LRX	Details		45.4 to 268.9	90.8 to 505.5	31 to 75	50 to 126
			NR-CX	Details		37.1 to 208.7	68.1 to 351.7	31 to 75	72 to 170
			NR-LCX	Details		45.4 to 268.9	90.8 to 505.5	31 to 75	72 to 170
			NR-R	Details		271 to 479	610 to 1040	83 to 105	145 to 200	Ultra-heavy load capacity optimal for machine tools High vibration resistance and impact resistance due to improved damping characteristics Thin, compact design, large radial load capacity Superb in planar running accuracy
			NR-LR	Details		355 to 599	800 to 1300	83 to 105	145 to 200
			NR-A	Details		271 to 479	610 to 1040	83 to 105	195 to 260
			NR-LA	Details		355 to 599	800 to 1300	83 to 105	195 to 260
			NR-B	Details		271 to 479	610 to 1040	83 to 105	195 to 260
			NR-LB	Details		355 to 599	800 to 1300	83 to 105	195 to 260
4-way type	Caged Ball LM Guidesl for Machine Toolsl high-rigidity modell for ultra-heavy loads		SVS-R	Details		37 to 199	52 to 251	31 to 75	50 to 126	Long service life, long-term maintenance-free operation Low dust generation, low noise, acceptable running sound Superbly high speed Smooth motion in all mounting orientations Ultra-heavy load capacity optimal for machine tools Low profile, compact 4-way type High vibration resistance and impact resistance due to improved damping characteristics
			SVS-LR	Details		44 to 261	66 to 368	31 to 75	50 to 126
			SVS-C	Details		37 to 199	52 to 251	31 to 75	72 to 170
			SVS-LC	Details		44 to 261	66 to 368	31 to 75	72 to 170
			SVS-RH	Details		69 to 136	88 to 182	55 to 80	70 to 100	Long service life, long-term maintenance-free operation Low dust generation, low noise, acceptable running sound Superbly high speed Smooth motion in all mounting orientations Ultra-heavy load capacity optimal for machine tools 4-way type High vibration resistance and impact resistance due to improved damping characteristics Has dimensions almost the same as that of the full-ball type LM Guide model HSR, which is practically a global standard size
			SVS-LRH	Details		83 to 164	122 to 239	55 to 80	70 to 100
			SVS-CH	Details		69 to 136	88 to 182	48 to 70	100 to 140
			SVS-LCH	Details		83 to 164	122 to 239	48 to 70	100 to 140
	Caged Ball LM Guides for Machine Tools high-rigidity model for ultra-heavy loads		NRS-CX	Details		28.4 to 159.8	52.2 to 269.4	31 to 75	72 to 170	Low dust generation, low noise, acceptable running sound Superbly high speed Smooth motion in all mounting orientations Ultra-heavy load capacity optimal for machine tools Low profile, compact 4-way type High vibration resistance and impact resistance due to improved damping characteristics
			NRS-LCX	Details		34.7 to 206	69.6 to 387.2	31 to 75	72 to 170
			NRS-RX	Details		28.4 to 159.8	52.2 to 269.4	31 to 75	50 to 126
			NRS-LRX	Details		34.7 to 206	69.6 to 387.2	31 to 75	50 to 126
4-way equal load type	Caged Ball LM Guides for Machine Tools high-rigidity model for ultra-heavy loads		NRS-A	Details		212 to 376	431 to 737	83 to 105	195 to 260	Ultra-heavy load capacity optimal for machine tools High vibration resistance and impact resistance due to improved damping characteristics 4-way equal load type
			NRS-LA	Details		278 to 470	566 to 920	83 to 105	195 to 260
			NRS-B	Details		212 to 376	431 to 737	83 to 105	195 to 260
			NRS-LB	Details		278 to 470	566 to 920	83 to 105	195 to 260
			NRS-R	Details		212 to 376	431 to 737	83 to 105	145 to 200
			NRS-LR	Details		278 to 470	566 to 920	83 to 105	145 to 200
4-way equal load type	Caged Roller LM Guide - super ultra-heavy- load, high rigidity types		SRG-A,C	Details		11.3 to 219	25.8 to 511	24 to 90	47 to 170	Long service life, long-term maintenance-free operation Low dust generation, low noise, acceptable running sound Superb high-speed performance Smooth motion due to prevention of rollers from skewing Ultra-heavy load capacity optimal for machine tools	Machining center NC lathe Grinding machine Five axis milling machine Jig borer Drilling machine NC milling machine Horizontal milling machine Mold processing machine Graphite working machine Electric discharge machine Wire-cut electric discharge machine
			SRG-LA,LC	Details		25.9 to 601	63.8 to 1170	30 to 120	63 to 250
			SRG-SLC	Details		83.4 to 352	199 to 899	48 to 90	100 to 170
			SRG-R,V	Details		11.3 to 219	25.8 to 511	24 to 90	34 to 126
			SRG-LR,LV	Details		25.9 to 278	63.8 to 670	30 to 90	44 to 126
			SRG-SLR,SLV	Details		83.4 to 352	199 to 899	55 to 90	70 to 126
			SRN-C	Details		59.1 to 219	119 to 441	44 to 75	100 to 170	Long service life, long-term maintenance-free operation low noise, acceptable running sound Superbly high speed Smooth motion due to prevention of rollers from skewing Ultra-heavy load capacity optimal for machine tools Low center of gravity, ultra-high rigidity
			SRN-LC	Details		76 to 278	165 to 599	44 to 75	100 to 170
			SRN-SLC	Details		87.9 to 352	199 to 811	44 to 75	100 to 170
			SRN-R	Details		59.1 to 219	119 to 441	44 to 75	70 to 126
			SRN-LR	Details		76 to 278	165 to 599	44 to 75	70 to 126
			SRN-SLR	Details		87.9 to 352	199 to 811	44 to 75	70 to 126
			SRW-LR	Details		115 to 601	256 to 1170	70 to 150	135 to 300
	Full-Roller LM Guide high-rigidity models for superheavy loads		HRX-C	Details		26.3 to 205.5	73.1 to 567	36 to 90	70 to 170	Long service life Superbly high speed 4-way equal load type Stable and smooth operation can be achieved by suppressing roller skew Ultra-heavy load capacity optimal for machine tools
			HRX-LC	Details		30.8 to 257	89.3 to 756	36 to 90	70 to 170
			HRX-R	Details		26.3 to 205.5	73.1 to 567	40 to 100	48 to 126
			HRX-LR	Details		30.8 to 257	89.3 to 756	40 to 100	48 to 126
	Caged Ball LM Guide heavy-load, high rigidity types		SHS-C	Details		14.2 to 205	24.2 to 320	24 to 90	47 to 170	Long service life, long-term maintenance-free operation Low dust generation, low noise, acceptable running sound Superbly high speed Smooth motion due to prevention of rollers from skewing Heavy load, high rigidity Has dimensions almost the same as that of the full-ball type LM Guide model HSR, which is practically a global standard size Superb capability of absorbing mounting error	Machining center NC lathe XYZ axes of heavy cutting machine tools Grinding head feeding axis of grinding machines Components requiring a heavy moment and highaccuracy NC milling machine Horizontal milling machine Gantry five axis milling machine Z axis of electric discharge machines Wire-cut electric discharge machine Car elevator Food-related machine Testing machine Vehicle doors Printed circuit board drilling machine ATC Construction equipment Shield machine Semiconductor/liquid crystal manufacturing equipment
			SHS-LC	Details		17.2 to 253	31.9 to 408	24 to 90	47 to 170
			SHS-V	Details		14.2 to 205	24.2 to 320	24 to 90	34 to 126
			SHS-LV	Details		17.2 to 253	31.9 to 408	24 to 90	34 to 126
			SHS-R	Details		14.2 to 128	24.2 to 197	28 to 80	34 to 100
			SHS-LR	Details		36.8 to 161	64.7 to 259	28 to 80	34 to 100
4-way equal load type	Caged Ball LM Guide heavy-load, high rigidity types		HSR-C/XC	Details		10.9 to 195	15.7 to 228	24 to 90	47 to 170	Heavy load, high rigidity Has dimensions almost the same as that of the full-ball type LM Guide model HSR, which is practically a global standard size Superb capability of absorbing mounting error Stainless steel type also available as standard Type M1, achieving max service temperature of 150°C, also available Type M2, with high corrosion resistance, also available (Basic dynamic load rating: 2.11 to 5.57 kN) (Basic static load rating: 2.04 to 5.15 kN)	Machining center NC lathe XYZ axes of heavy cutting machine tools Grinding head feeding axis of grinding machines Components requiring a heavy moment and high accuracy NC milling machine Horizontal milling machine Gantry five axis milling machine Z axis of electric discharge machines Wire-cut electric discharge machine Car elevator Food-related machine Testing machine Vehicle doors Printed circuit board drilling machine ATC Construction equipment Shield machine Semiconductor/liquid crystal manufacturing equipment
			HSR-M1C	Details		10.9 to 53.9	15.7 to 70.2	24 to 48	47 to 100
			HSR-LC/XLC	Details		14.2 to 249	22.9 to 323	24 to 90	47 to 170
			HSR-M1LC	Details		14.2 to 65	22.9 to 91.7	24 to 48	47 to 100
			HSR-A	Details		304	355	110	215
			HSR-M1A	Details		10.9 to 53.9	15.7 to 70.2	24 to 48	47 to 100
			HSR-LA	Details		367	464	110	215
			HSR-M1LA	Details		23.9 to 65	35.8 to 91.7	30 to 48	63 to 100
			HSR-CA/XCA	Details		19.8 to 304	27.4 to 355	30 to 110	63 to 215
			HSR-HA/XHA	Details		23.9 to 518	35.8 to 728	30 to 145	63 to 350
			HSR-B	Details		304	355	110	215
			HSR-M1B	Details		10.9 to 53.9	15.7 to 70.2	24 to 48	47 to 100
			HSR-LB	Details		367	464	110	215
			HSR-M1LB	Details		23.9 to 65	35.8 to 91.7	30 to 48	63 to 100
			HSR-CB/XCB	Details		19.8 to 304	27.4 to 355	30 to 110	63 to 215
			HSR-HB/XHB	Details		23.9 to 518	35.8 to 728	30 to 145	63 to 350
			HSR-R/XR	Details		1.08 to 304	2.16 to 355	11 to 110	16 to 156
			HSR-M1R	Details		10.9 to 53.9	15.7 to 70.2	28 to 55	34 to 70
			HSR-LR/XLR	Details		14.2 to 367	22.9 to 464	28 to 110	34 to 156
			HSR-M1LR	Details		14.2 to 65	22.9 to 91.7	28 to 55	34 to 70
			HSR-HR	Details		441 to 518	540 to 728	120 to 145	250 to 266
	LM Guide for Medium-to-Low Vacuum		HSR-M1VV	Details		10.9	15.7	28	34	Can be used in various environments at atmospheric pressure to vacuum (10^-3[Pa]) Allows baking temperature of 200°C * at a maximum * If the baking temperature exceeds 100°C, multiply the basic load rating with the temperature coefficient.	Medical equipment Semiconductor/liquid crystal manufacturing equipment
	Full-ball LM Guide side mount types		HSR-YR/XYR	Details		10.9 to 195	15.7 to 228	28 to 90	33.5 to 124.5	Easy mounting and reduced mounting height when using 2 units opposed to each other since the side faces of the LM block have mounting holes Heavy load, high rigidity Superb capability of absorbing mounting error Stainless steel type also available as standard Type M1, achieving max service temperature of 150°C, also available	Cross rails of gantry machine tools Z axis of woodworking machines Z axis of measuring instruments Components opposed to each other
	Full-ball LM Guide side mount types		HSR-M1YR	Details		10.9 to 53.9	15.7 to 70.2	28 to 55	33.5 to 69.5
	Full-Complement LM Guides special LM rail types		JR-A	Details		27.6 to 121	36.4 to 146	61 to 114	70 to 140	Since the central part of the LM rail is thinly structured, the LM Guide is capable of absorbing an error and achieving smooth motion if the parallelism between the two axes is poor Since the LM rail has a highly rigid sectional shape, it can be used as a structural member	Automated warehouse Garage Gantry robot FMS traveling rail Lift Conveyance system Welding machine Lifter Crane Forklift Coating machine Shield machine Stage setting
			JR-B	Details		27.6 to 121	36.4 to 146	61 to 114	70 to 140
			JR-R	Details		27.6 to 121	36.4 to 146	65 to 124	48 to 100
4-way equal load type	Caged Ball Cross LM Guide		SCR	Details		36.8 to 253	64.7 to 408	70 to 180	88 to 226	A compact XY structure is allowed due to an XY orthogonal, single-piece LM block Since a saddle-less structure is allowed, the machine can be lightweighted and compactly designed Long service life, long-term maintenance-free operation Low dust generation, low noise, acceptable running sound Superbly high speed	Low center of gravity, precision XY table NC lathe Optical measuring instrument Automatic lathe Inspection equipment Cartesian coordinate robot Bonding machine Wire-cut electric discharge machine Hollow table Printed circuit board assembler Machine tool table Electric discharge machine XY axes of horizontal machining center
	Full-Complement LM Guide orthogonal type		CSR	Details		10.9 to 100	15.7 to 135	47 to 118	38.8 to 129.8	A compact XY structure is allowed due to an XY orthogonal, single-piece LM block Since a saddle-less structure is allowed, the machine can be lightweighted and compactly designed
	Full-Complement Ball LM Guide wide, low center of gravity types		SHW-CA	Details		4.31 to 70.2	5.66 to 91.4	12 to 50	40 to 162	Long service life, long-term maintenance-free operation Low dust generation, low noise, acceptable running sound Superbly high speed Smooth motion in all mounting orientations Wide, low center of gravity, space saving structure Stainless steel type also available as standard	Z axis of IC printed circuit board drilling machine Z axis of small electric discharge machine Loader Machining center NC lathe Robot Wire-cut electric discharge machine APC Semiconductor/liquid crystal manufacturing equipment Measuring instrument Wafer transfer equipment Construction equipment Railroad vehicle
			SHW-CR,HR	Details		4.31 to 70.2	5.66 to 91.4	12 to 50	30 to 130
	Full-Complement Ball LM Guide wide, low center of gravity types		HRW-CA	Details		5.53 to 80.3	9.1 to 109	17 to 60	60 to 200	4-way equal load, thin and highly Wide, low center of gravity, space saving structure Stainless steel type also available as standard
			HRW-CR,LRM	Details		3.29 to 62.4	7.16 to 86.3	12 to 50	30 to 130
	Full-ball Straight - Curved Guide		HMG	Details		2.56 to 66.2	Straight sec- tion 4.23 to 66.7 Curved sec- tion 0.44 to 36.2	24 to 90	47 to 170	Freedom of design Cost reduction through simplified structure	Large swivel base Pendulum vehicle for railroad Pantagraph Control unit Optical measuring machine Tool grinder X-Ray machine CT scanner Medical equipment Stage setting Car elevator Amusement machine Turntable Tool changer
	Caged Ball LM Guides Finite stroke		EPF	Details		0.90 to 3.71	1.60 to 5.88	8 to 16	17 to 32	Caged ball effect using a cage Smooth movement with minimal rolling variation 4-groove construction in a compact body	Semiconductor manufacturing equipment Medical equipment Inspection equipment Industrial machinery
	Full-Complement Ball LM Guide separate types		HR, HR-T	Details		2.82 to 226	3.48 to 232	8.5 to 60	18 to 125	Low-Profile high rigidity, space saving structure Interchangeable with Cross-Roller Guide Preload can be adjusted Stainless steel type also available as standard	XYZ axes of electric discharge machine Precision table XZ axes of NC lathe Assembly robot Conveyance system Machining center Wire-cut electric discharge machine Tool changer Woodworking machine
Interchangeable designs			GSR-T	Details		8.42 to 37	9.77 to 39.1	20 to 38	32 to 68	LM block and LM rail are both Preload can be adjusted Capable of absorbing vertical level error and horizontal tolerance for parallelism	Industrial robot Various conveyance systems Automated warehouse Palette changer ATC Door closing device Guide using an aluminum mold base Welding machine Coating machine Car washing machine
			GSR-V	Details		6.51 to 15.5	6.77 to 15.2	20 to 30	32 to 50
	Full-Complement Ball LM Guides LM rail-rack intergrated type		GSR-R	Details		15.5 to 37	15.2 to 39.1	30 to 38	59.91 to 80.1	LM rail-rack integrated design eliminates assembly and adjustment work LM rail-rack integrated design enables a space-saving structure to be achieved Capable of supporting long strokes
Miniature types	Caged Ball LM Guide		SRS-S	Details		1.09 to 4.5	0.964 to 3.39	8 to 16	17 to 32	Long service life, long-term maintenance-free operation Low dust generation, low noise, acceptable running sound Superbly high speed Smooth motion in all mounting orientations Stainless steel type also available as standard Lightweight and compact	IC/LSI manufacturing machine Hard disc drive Slide unit of OA equipment Wafer transfer equipment Printed circuit board assembly table Medical equipment Electronic components of electron microscope Optical stage Stepper Plotting machine Feed mechanism of IC bonding machine Inspection equipment
			SRS-M			0.439 to 16.5	0.468 to 20.2	6 to 25	17 to 48
			SRS-N			0.515 to 9.71	0.586 to 8.55	6 to 16	12 to 32
			SRS-WS	Details		1.38 to 6.64	1.35 to 5.94	9 to 16	25 to 60
			SRS-WM			0.584 to 9.12	0.703 to 8.55	6.5 to 16	17 to 60
			SRS-WN			0.746 to 12.4	0.996 to 12.1	6.5 to 16	17 to 60
	Full Ball LM Guide		RSX-SM	Details		0.95 to 4.01	1.16 to 4.24	8 to 16	17 to 32	Lightweight and compact Smooth motion in all mounting orientations Stainless steel type also available as standard Type M1, achieving max service temperature of 150°C, also available	IC/LSI manufacturing machine Hard disc drive Slide unit of OA equipment Wafer transfer equipment Printed circuit board assembly table Medical equipment Electronic components of electron microscope Optical stage Stepper Plotting machine Feed mechanism of IC bonding machine Inspection equipment
			RSX-M	Details		1.16 to 5.59	1.54 to 6.78	8 to 16	17 to 32
			RSX-M1	Details		2.22 to 5.59	3.06 to 6.78	10 to 16	20 to 32
			RSX-NM	Details		0.45 to 8.27	0.70 to 11.87	6 to 16	12 to 32
			RSX-M1N	Details		2.94 to 8.27	4.59 to 11.87	10 to 16	20 to 32
			RSX-WSM	Details		1.06 to 5.59	1.35 to 6.78	9 to 16	25 to 60
			RSX-WM	Details		1.63 to 7.43	2.51 to 10.18	9 to 16	25 to 60
			RSX-M1W	Details		2.80 to 7.43	4.28 to 10.18	12 to 16	30 to 60
			RSX-WNM	Details		0.64 to 9.87	1.17 to 15.26	6.5 to 16	17 to 60
			RSX-M1WN	Details		3.48 to 9.87	5.81 to 15.26	12 to 16	30 to 60
			RSR-M	Details		0.18 to 8.82	0.27 to 12.7	4 to 25	8 to 46	Ultra-compact Stainless steel type also available as standard Long type with increased load capacity also offered as standard Type M1, achieving max service temperature of 150°C, also available
			RSR-M1V	Details		1.47 to 8.82	2.25 to 12.7	10 to 25	20 to 46
			RSR-N	Details		0.3 to 14.2	0.44 to 20.6	4 to 25	8 to 46
			RSR-M1N	Details		2.6 to 14.2	3.96 to 20.6	10 to 25	20 to 46
	Full-Complement Ball LM Guides		RSR-WM/WV	Details		0.25 to 6.66	0.47 to 9.8	4.5 to 16	12 to 60	Stainless steel type also available as standard Long type with increased load capacity also offered as standard Type M1, achieving max service temperature of 150°C, also available
			RSR-M1WV	Details		2.45 to 6.66	3.92 to 9.8	12 to 16	30 to 60
			RSR-WN	Details		0.39 to 9.91	0.75 to 14.9	4.5 to 16	12 to 60
			RSR-M1WN	Details		3.52 to 9.91	5.37 to 14.9	12 to 16	30 to 60
	Full-ComplementLM Guideorthogonal type		MX	Details		0.59 to 2.04	1.1 to 3.21	10 to 14.5	15.2 to 30.2	A compact XY structure is allowed due to an XY orthogonal, single-piece LM block Stainless steel type also available as standard	IC/LSI manufacturing machine Inspection equipment Slide unit of OA equipment Wafer transfer equipment Feed mechanism of IC bonding machine Printed circuit board assembly table Medical equipment Electronic components of electron microscope Optical stage
Circular arc types	Full Ball LM Guide		HCR	Details		4.7 to 141	8.53 to 215	18 to 90	39 to 170	Circular motion guide in a 4-way equal load design Highly accurate circular motion without play Allows an efficient design with the LM block placed in the loading point Large circular motion easily achieved	Large swivel base Pendulum vehicle for railroad Pantagraph Control unit Optical measuring machine Tool grinder X-Ray machine CT scanner Medical equipment Stage setting Car elevator Amusement machine Turntable Tool changer
Self-aligning types	Caged Ball LM Guide		NSR-TBC	Details		9.41 to 90.8	18.6 to 152	40 to 105	70 to 175	Can be used in rough mount due to self-aligning on the fit surface of the case Preload can be adjusted Can be mounted on a black steel sheet	XY axes of ordinary industrial machinery Various conveyance systems Automated warehouse Palette changer Automatic coating machine Various welding machines

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Types of LM Guides

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