When To Use Linear Guides?

Linear Guides can be used to support heavy loads and make it easier to move objects in one linear direction and are ideal when you do not require telescopic motion. They can be used to either support the entire weight of an object, making it easier to move by an actuating component, or be used to support one end of an object, while the other is supported by the actuating component. The latter case makes linear guides an ideal paring with our track actuators, while the former case can be useful with any of our linear actuators. Like with in CNC machines and 3D printers, linear guides can also be used to protect actuating components from improper loading. If you have concerns of side loading in your design, you can used linear guides to strengthen your design and protect your actuating device. While this can be useful with our linear actuators, you often see linear guides used in this to protect more load sensitive devices, like lead screws.