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Our induction rods are hard, ground and chrome-plated shafts used as the running surface for linear bushings, pneumatic cylinders and guide rods across general automation. Each rod is induction-hardened to a controlled case depth, then ground and chrome-plated for a low-friction, corrosion-resistant surface finish.

Available from 6mm to 150mm diameter, held to g6 tolerance, in standard lengths up to 4000mm. Larger diameters are supplied in shorter standard lengths to preserve straightness; custom lengths and end-machining are available on request.

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SOB self-lubricating bushes are steel-backed bronze bushings with a pattern of solid lubricant plugs embedded in the sliding surface. As the bush wears, fresh lubricant is continuously exposed, giving stable, low-friction performance without external greasing.

They're a direct, oil-free replacement for plain bronze or oiled bushings in applications where lubrication access is difficult, or where oil contamination of the product or environment isn't acceptable. Bore is held to F7 and outer diameter to m6 for a reliable press-fit into the housing.

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LM-series linear bush bearings use recirculating ball circuits running against a hardened, ground shaft to give smooth, low-friction linear travel with minimal backlash. They're the standard bearing element paired with our induction rods and chrome shafts.

The range spans 5mm to 60mm nominal shaft diameter across standard (UU), adjustable, and open-type configurations, plus a resin-retainer LUU series for lighter duty, lower-noise applications.

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Housing-with-bearing units mount an LM linear bush inside a machined aluminium pillow block, giving a bolt-down bearing support that's ready to fit without separately sourcing housing and bearing. The closed LMA (SC..UU) type fully encloses the bearing; the open LMC (SME..UU) type allows a continuous support rail to pass through, for longer travel axes.

Both types ship with the linear ball bearing pre-installed and use a standard 4-bolt mounting pattern, simplifying design and replacement.

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For longer travel axes, a supported shaft system carries the running rod inside a series of pedestal blocks bolted along the machine bed, instead of relying on unsupported spans. This keeps the shaft straight and rigid over long distances while remaining serviceable in sections.

LMC-C is the standard-length block; LMCL-C is a long-type block with a wider base and grease nipple for higher-load or higher-speed use. Shafts are HRC52±2 hardened, ground and chrome plated to match.

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Lead screws convert rotary motion to linear feed using a simple trapezoidal thread and a matching bronze flange nut — a lower-cost, self-locking alternative to a ball screw where load and duty cycle allow. Accuracy is rated at 200 microns per 300mm of travel.

Flange nuts bolt directly to a moving carriage using a 4-hole (up to Tr22x5) or 6-hole (Tr24x5 and above) pattern, keeping the mechanical interface simple to design around.

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Cross roller rails carry alternating perpendicular rollers between a V-groove rail pair, giving very high rigidity and true zero-backlash motion in a compact section — well suited to precision stages where LM bushings aren't rigid enough.

The GR series is offered in four standardised widths, each available across a range of fixed lengths, so mating dimensions stay predictable across a project.

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Profile linear guideways pair a hardened, precision-ground rail with a recirculating-ball carriage running in four raceways, giving high load capacity, rigidity and accuracy in all directions — the standard choice for CNC axes and heavily loaded automation.

We supply the full MSA/HGH size range from compact 15mm-height carriages to heavy-duty 65mm units, in both standard (S/CA) and long (LS/HA) carriage lengths.

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Miniature guideways bring the same four-row recirculating-ball architecture as full-size profile rail down into a 7–15mm envelope, for compact stages where a standard guideway won't fit — 3D printers, optical stages, small pick-and-place heads and lab instruments.

Available in standard (C) and high-preload (H) carriage classes across four rail widths.

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Ball screws replace the sliding thread contact of a lead screw with a recirculating ball-nut, cutting friction dramatically and giving much higher efficiency, speed and positioning accuracy — the standard actuator for motorised CNC and automation axes.

We stock and source four rolled ball screw families — SSVW and FSKW cylindrical nuts, and flanged FSIW / FSIN nuts — across a wide range of screw diameters, leads and axial play classes.

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Every ball or lead screw needs a supported, constrained end to run true. A BK (fixed-end) block uses a pair of angular contact bearings to lock the shaft axially and take thrust load; the matching BF (floating-end) block uses a simple deep-groove bearing to support the far end while allowing thermal growth.

Used as a matched BK/BF pair per axis, sized to the screw's shaft diameter.

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PU flex couplings join a motor shaft to a driven shaft through a polyurethane spider, absorbing minor misalignment and shock while transmitting torque cleanly — a durable, maintenance-free alternative to metal bellows or disc couplings for general automation drives.

Our smaller-bore encoder couplings use a helical-cut clamping hub for zero-backlash connection between motor shafts and rotary encoders, where positioning accuracy matters more than torque capacity.

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A servo electric cylinder is a type of linear actuator that converts rotary motion from a servo motor into precise linear motion. It's widely used in automation, robotics and industrial machinery where accurate positioning, speed control and repeatability are important — replacing pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders wherever controllability matters more than raw simplicity.

At its core, a servo electric cylinder combines three elements: a servo motor for controlled rotational motion, a ball screw or lead screw mechanism that converts that rotation into linear movement, and a cylinder body and rod that deliver the final push/pull motion to the load.

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