Product Overview: The LME 40 Linear Motion Bearing
The LME 40 is a high-precision linear motion bearing, designed to provide smooth and accurate linear movement along a 40mm shaft. With standard European metric dimensions of 40mm bore diameter, 62mm outer diameter, and 80mm length, this component is a staple in automation and precision machinery. As part of our LME Series, it features multiple rows of recirculating balls that run along precision-ground raceways, ensuring extremely low friction and high rigidity. This design allows for seamless, stick-slip-free motion, which is critical for high-performance applications.
As a leading supplier of industrial components, we ensure our LME 40 linear bearings are manufactured from high-quality bearing steel for exceptional durability and a long service life. This bearing is ideal for integration into a wide variety of systems requiring reliable linear guidance. Explore our full range of Linear Motion Bearings to find the perfect solution for your engineering needs.
Key Features of the LME 40 Bearing
- Low-Friction Operation: The recirculating ball design minimizes friction, allowing for smooth and efficient linear travel.
- High Precision and Rigidity: Engineered for tight tolerances, providing accurate and stable guidance for linear systems.
- Standard European Dimensions: Conforms to the LME standard (40x62x80mm), ensuring interchangeability with other European brands.
- Durable Construction: Made from high-carbon chromium bearing steel for excellent hardness, wear resistance, and longevity.
- Integrated Seals: Often equipped with double seals to retain lubricant and protect the internal components from dust and contaminants.
- Compact Design: Offers high load capacity within a compact cylindrical housing, simplifying machine design.
Common Applications of LME 40 Bearings
- CNC Machinery: Used in routers, lathes, and mills for precise movement of cutting heads and worktables.
- 3D Printers: Provides stable and smooth motion for print heads and build plates, ensuring high-quality prints.
- Automated Assembly Lines: Essential for pick-and-place robots, conveyors, and other automated equipment.
- Robotics: Enables precise movement in robotic arms and other automated systems.
- Measurement Equipment: Crucial for the accuracy of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and optical inspection systems.
- Medical Devices: Utilized in diagnostic equipment like CT scanners and MRI machines for precise positioning.
- Packaging Machinery: Ensures accurate and repeatable movements in automated packaging and bottling systems.
Benefits of Using the LME 40 Bearing
- Enhanced System Accuracy: The low-friction, high-rigidity design improves the overall precision of the machinery.
- Improved Efficiency: Smooth operation reduces energy consumption and allows for higher operating speeds.
- Increased Reliability: High-quality materials and construction lead to fewer failures and less downtime.
- Reduced Maintenance: Sealed design and durable materials minimize the need for frequent lubrication and replacement.
- Quiet Operation: The smooth rolling motion of the balls results in lower noise levels compared to sliding guides.
- Simplified Installation: Standardized dimensions and a simple cylindrical shape make it easy to install in bored housings.
