Materials and Types of Stainless Steel Linear Guides

Time:2025-09-16   

Stainless steel linear guides are mainly made of stainless steel materials, which have good corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and high strength. Its material is usually austenitic stainless steel, such as 304, 316, etc., which can maintain stable performance in various environments.


The types of stainless steel linear guides are mainly divided into the following categories based on their structural design and usage:


1. Roller type guide rail: using rollers as rolling elements, with low rolling friction, smooth movement, and high positioning accuracy.


2. Ball type guide rail: using balls as rolling elements, with low friction coefficient and flexible movement, suitable for high-speed motion occasions.


3. Block type guide rail: With a fixed installation base, it is easy to install and adjust, suitable for heavy-duty and high-precision positioning.


4. Modular guide rail: can be combined and expanded as needed, suitable for multi degree of freedom motion control systems.


5. Circular guide rail: used for circular or curved trajectory movement, with a compact structure and small space occupation.


Each type of guide rail has its specific application scenarios, and selecting the appropriate guide rail can effectively improve the performance and lifespan of mechanical equipment.