Hiwin HG Series Linear Rails

If you observe carefully, you will find that there are some circular holes in the linear guide rail, which are the installation holes of the linear guide rail. In the process of daily maintenance and upkeep of the linear guide rail, special attention should be paid to the protection of the guide rail installation holes to prevent oil stains and debris from entering the installation holes, otherwise it will directly affect the precision and service life of the linear guide rail. So how to protect the installation holes? Below, the editor will introduce how to protect the installation holes of linear guides:

1. Screw hole cap

It is possible to install guide rail screw hole caps on each installation hole of the linear guide rail to avoid the entry of oil and debris. It is worth noting that the material of the hole cover is crucial, and its characteristics are high temperature resistance and strong wear resistance. When ordering the linear guide rail, it can be selected at the same time. When installing the hole cover, special attention should be paid to using a flat pad to slowly and smoothly tap the hole cover into the same plane as the guide rail. The operation here is more important and a delicate task.

2. Dustproof belt plate

In some work environments with high dust and heavy oil stains, when using linear guides, in addition to installing screw hole caps, stainless steel protective tape plates can also be considered to further ensure their sealing. However, it is worth noting that there are many ways to seal the linear guide rail itself, and the impact of different sealing devices on the friction force of the linear guide rail is also different.

3. Protective cover

In short, protecting the installation holes of linear guides is a routine operation, but there are still many people who do not care and pay attention to it. When problems occur, they often like to directly attribute the problem to the quality of the linear guide, which is actually a problem that occurred during their own use and maintenance of the linear guide. I hope everyone can pay attention to the above content and take good care of the installation holes of the linear guide to ensure the precision and service life of the linear guide.

HG Series,Linear Rails