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High-precision rotary stroke bearings for backlash-free linear and rotational movements for use in machine and device construction.
Questions and answers
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The outer diameter dB of type N550, N552 and N553 guide bushes are manufactured with ISO tolerance n4, while type N570 has an ISO tolerance h6.
An interference fit can damage the guide bush. The installation bore should therefore be tolerated in a way that an interference fit is avoided (e.g. n4/E6).
The guide bush can also be glued in place. The installation bore must then be dimensioned in such a way that a suitable adhesive gap is formed. The instructions provided by the adhesive manufacturer must be observed. An adhesive with a curing time that is not too short is recommended.
Generally, greases and oils that are suitable for lubricating roller bearings are also suitable for rotary stroke bearings. The selection is made based on the operating conditions (e.g. temperature, speed, ambient media). Grease should be used very sparingly. Solid lubricants are not suitable. In special cases, dry running is also possible.
A MarMotion rotary stroke bearing, which is appropriately dimensioned and free of abrasive particles and corrosion during operation, is virtually free of wear. Depending on the operating conditions, lifetime lubrication or lubrication by a central lubrication systems are possible. Maintenance can be carried out within the standard maintenance intervals.
MarMotion rotary stroke bearings generally work under preload, i.e. completely backlash-free. The gap between the guide bush and the guide shaft is smaller than the ball diameter. The balls are under tension. The exact preload setting is decisive for the running properties of the rotary stroke bearing. A low preload improves the smoothness of the motion, while a higher preload increases the rigidity.
A preload that is changed by just a few micrometers can fundamentally change the properties of the rotary stroke bearing. Due to tight production tolerances, the components can be replaced. It is recommended to order complete sets of rotary stroke bearings consisting of a guide bush, ball cage and guide shaft, so that an optimum preload can be set at the factory.
The inner diameter of the guide bush is tolerated in such a way that in combination with the diameter of the guide shaft in ISO tolerance h3 an appropriate preload of the rotary stroke bearing is determined. If necessary, the diameter of the guide shaft and the inner diameter of the guide bush are adjusted at the factory to achieve an optimum preload. If ordered as a complete set, the rotary stroke bearing will be delivered as an assembly consisting of a guide bush, ball cage and guide shaft.
All components can be made according to customer drawings upon request, e.g:
Guide bush:
- Special lengths and diameters
- Recesses
- Flange
Ball cage:
- Special lengths and diameters
- Other ball diameter or number of balls
- Ball arrangement, e.g. in ball zones
- Ball Cage with circlip
- Axial cage
Guide shaft:
- Special lengths and diameters
- Internal thread / external thread
- Flange
- Sleeve shafts
Guides bushes, guide shafts and balls are made of hardened 100Cr6 roller bearing steel (1.3505). Stainless steel versions (e.g. 1.4112) can be supplied as special designs upon request. The balls in the type N502 ball cage are generally made of stainless steel.
Ball cages with ceramic balls are available as special design upon request.
Ball cages are made of brass or plastic (POM). Cages made of aluminum, bronze or selected plastic materials (e.g. PEEK) are available as special designs.
The type N553 guide bush is equipped with sealing rings, type N570 with wiper seals. Alternatively, bellows can be used, e.g. type N820 leather bellows.
With a MarMotion rotary stroke bearing that has been adequately dimensioned (P10 ≤ C10), the material is only loaded within the fatigue limit. Provided that the bearing is free of abrasive particles and corrosion, this results in a virtually unlimited service life.
The load must be less than or equal to the loading capacity of the rotary stroke bearing. For a uniform radial load, loading capacities of the ball cages can be found in the online catalog. The online product selector will help you to select suitable components. Simply enter the dimensions or the load. Intelligent filters show you how to find a suitable combination of rotary stroke bearing components. In the event of an uneven radial load or moment, the equivalent radial load must be calculated.
