LM Series Linear Bearing
The LM Series is a range of linear bearing products manufactured by the NSK Corporation. The LM Series consists of small, light, and slim linear guide bearings. They are specifically designed for uses in electric servo motors or actuators.
The bearing of the LM Series linear bearing can provide smooth and accurate linear motion. It is easy to install due to its small overall size and light weight. The design also offers low friction and extreme quietness.
These linear bearings are lubricated by high speed rotation. The lubrication method reduces wear and increases bearing life. The axial play can also be adjusted by adjusting the preload. This allows the LM Series linear bearings to be used in many applications.
Due to the small size, the LM Series linear bearings can be used for industries that require precision and high accuracy. Such industries include medical and laboratory equipment, robotics, precision machinery, and semiconductor manufacturing.
The LM Series linear bearings consist of two recirculating ball bearings situated on top of one another and having two rows of radial grooves. The ball bearings, with the axes of the grooves all being in alignment, are loaded in the direction of their respective grooved edges, causing very little frictional force as the rolling elements move.
The LM Series linear bearings also feature an adjustable preload. This helps to improve accuracy and mechanical stability while simultaneously reducing wear. This feature is ideal for precision equipment and applications that require minimal sound or vibration.
The LM Series linear bearings offer a variety of options including the type of the ball bearing, the preload, and the lubrication. The bearings are available in two types: the LM-8, which can be adjusted in the axial direction but has a lower preload, and the LM-9, which can be adjusted in the axial and radial directions while providing a higher preload.
Overall, the NSK Corporations LM Series linear bearing is an excellent choice for precision equipment and applications. Its small series of bearings offer high accuracy and extremely low friction and noise. Moreover, these linear bearings can be easily adjusted for preload and lubricated to extend its life.
