Product Overview: The LME 10 Linear Motion Bearing
The LME 10 is a high-precision linear motion bearing, engineered to European metric standards with key dimensions of 10x19x29mm. This component is an essential part of our LME Series and the broader Linear Motion Bearings collection. Designed for use with a 10mm shaft, the LME 10 facilitates exceptionally smooth and accurate linear movement with minimal friction. Its internal design features multiple circuits of recirculating balls that provide consistent, low-drag guidance along the shaft, making it indispensable for applications demanding high precision and reliability.
As a leading supplier of industrial components, we ensure our LME 10 bearings are manufactured from high-quality bearing steel, providing durability and a long service life. This bearing is a staple in modern automation and manufacturing, offering a compact and efficient solution for linear motion systems. Explore our full range of linear motion products to find the perfect components for your project.
Key Features of the LME 10 Bearing
- Precision Linear Motion: Delivers smooth, accurate, and repeatable movement along a 10mm shaft.
- Low-Friction Operation: Utilizes recirculating ball technology to minimize resistance and ensure efficient motion.
- European Standard Dimensions: Manufactured to LME series metric standards for easy integration and interchangeability.
- Durable Construction: Made from high-carbon chromium bearing steel for excellent hardness and wear resistance.
- Compact Design: Offers a high load capacity within a small, cylindrical profile.
- Integrated Seals: Often equipped with double seals to retain lubricant and prevent contamination, extending service life.
Common Applications
- 3D Printers & CNC Machines: Provides the precise, smooth movement required for print heads, cutting tools, and build platforms.
- Robotics & Automation: Used in robotic arms, pick-and-place systems, and automated assembly lines for reliable linear guidance.
- Measurement & Inspection Equipment: Essential for the accurate movement of probes, sensors, and gantries in CMMs and optical comparators.
- Medical & Laboratory Devices: Enables precise motion in diagnostic equipment, sample handlers, and scientific instruments.
- Packaging Machinery: Facilitates the smooth operation of conveyors, sliders, and positioning mechanisms.
- Sliding Systems: Ideal for use in industrial sliding doors, precision drawers, and other reciprocating mechanisms.
Benefits of Using the LME 10 Bearing
- Enhanced Positional Accuracy: The low-friction design allows for precise control and positioning in automated systems.
- Increased System Efficiency: Smooth operation reduces the power required to drive the linear system, saving energy.
- Long Service Life: High-quality materials and internal design lead to a reliable and long-lasting component.
- Reduced Maintenance: Sealed versions require minimal lubrication, lowering overall maintenance costs and downtime.
- Quiet & Smooth Operation: The recirculating ball mechanism ensures minimal noise and vibration during movement.
- Simplified Assembly: Standardized sizing makes it easy to install in bearing housings or directly into a bored hole.
