Product Overview: The EGH 20 Low-Profile Flanged Linear Guideway Block
The EGH 20 is a high-precision, low-profile flanged linear guideway block designed to operate on a 20mm rail. As a key component in our Linear Motion systems, it provides exceptionally smooth and accurate movement for a wide range of automated machinery. This block is part of the HGH Series family of Linear Guideways, known for its compact design and high rigidity, making it an excellent choice for applications where space is limited but high performance is essential.
The EGH 20 features a four-row circular arc contact design, which allows it to sustain loads from all directions—radial, reverse-radial, and lateral—with outstanding rigidity and precision. Its flanged body provides secure and straightforward mounting, ensuring stability and reliability in demanding industrial environments. Trust our expertly sourced components to deliver the precision your machinery requires.
Key Features of the EGH 20 Block
- Low-Profile Design: Its compact height makes it ideal for space-constrained applications without sacrificing performance.
- Flanged for Easy Mounting: The integrated flange provides a stable and secure mounting surface for straightforward installation.
- High Rigidity and Load Capacity: The four-row ball bearing configuration distributes loads evenly, providing high rigidity and load-handling capabilities in all directions.
- Self-Aligning Capability: Designed to absorb minor installation errors and ensure smooth motion, reducing setup time and improving system longevity.
- High Accuracy: Engineered for minimal friction and consistent movement, enabling high positional accuracy and repeatability.
- Durable Construction: Manufactured from high-grade, heat-treated steel for excellent hardness, durability, and a long operational lifespan.
Common Applications
- CNC Machinery: Essential for the precise movement of cutting heads in routers, mills, and lathes.
- 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing: Provides the smooth, stable motion required for high-resolution printing.
- Automated Assembly Lines: Used in pick-and-place robots and other automated equipment for reliable and repeatable actions.
- Measurement and Inspection Equipment: Guarantees the precise movement needed for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and optical inspection systems.
- Semiconductor Manufacturing: Critical for the accurate positioning of components in wafer handling and processing equipment.
- Medical Devices: Utilized in diagnostic and imaging equipment where precision motion is paramount.
- Packaging Machinery: Ensures accurate and efficient operation in automated packaging and sorting systems.
Benefits of Using the EGH 20
- Enhanced Precision: Delivers smooth, stick-slip-free motion, which significantly improves the accuracy of the host machine.
- Increased System Stability: The high rigidity of the block minimizes deflection under load, leading to more stable and reliable operation.
- Space-Saving Solution: Its low-profile architecture allows for more compact and efficient machine designs.
- Extended Service Life: High-quality materials and a low-friction design reduce wear and tear, resulting in longer maintenance intervals and reduced downtime.
- Versatile Performance: Capable of handling complex loads, making it suitable for a diverse range of industrial automation and manufacturing tasks.
- Simplified Integration: The standardized flanged design makes it easy to integrate into new or existing machine frameworks.
