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Linear Guides

High-performance linear guides and linear rails are essential for achieving precision and durability in modern industry.

Moving parts in a CNC machine, packaging line, or automation setup? Linear guide rail systems provide consistent, low-friction motion.

Since they are available in a variety of sizes and capacity levels, they are used in many different applications. At Rollon, we provide robust linear guide rails with hardened raceways, high rigidity, high load capacities, and self-alignment features. Our linear guide rail systems are also capable of working in dirty and demanding environments. Therefore, no matter what your need for linear motion rails, you have come to the right place.

Looking to buy linear rail or buy linear guide systems? We offer solutions tailored to your application, whether you need stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance or compact rails for tight spaces.

For more information on linear guide systems, and the types of linear guides we offer, check out below.

 

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Linear guides with ball bearing roller slider Compact RailCompact Rail & Compact Rail PlusCompact Rail & Compact Rail Plus

Compact Rail & Compact Rail Plus

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Self-aligning linear guides with bearings and a C-profile made of cold-drawn carbon steel, induction hardened and ground raceways. One of the biggest reasons that our customers prefer this model is the fact that it easily solves misalignment issues, due to its self-aligning system.
V-LineV-Line-FSHX-Linear-Guide

V-Line

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Cold drawn V-shaped guides with hardened raceways and v-shaped ball bearings allowing high-duty cycle performance even under heavy load capacities.
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Rolbloc

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Cold drawn prismatic linear guides with hardened raceways combined with steel body carriages mounting one or two pairs of tapered roller bearings.
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Heavy Line

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Cold drawn prismatic and plain linear guides with hardened raceways combined with ball, needle or tapered roller bearings for heavy loads, high dynamics, and dirty environments.
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Base Line

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Base Line consists of rails, guide rollers, and carriages, providing a complete guiding system for light and medium loads with a space-saving design.
U-Line linear guideU-Line linear guide

U-Line

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U-Line is a compact linear guide system designed for medium loads, featuring an aluminium body with internal raceways.
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Speedy Rail

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Self-supporting linear guide in extruded aluminum with steel rollers covered in plastic compound. Reliability in dirty environments coupled with no maintenance or lubrication required? That is why this linear guide is among the most popular.
O-RailO-Rail

O-Rail

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Modular linear guides with rollers, featuring three raceways, making it versatile for multiple configurations. This linear guide rail is complete with simple mounting combinations as well as a self-aligning system.
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X-Rail

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Linear bearings with bended C-profile. available in zinc-plated steel, stainless steel or hardened with Rollon NOX treatment. This linear guide is cost efficient due to the use of bended steel. But this cost effectiveness doesn’t mean it won’t have a long life. This linear rail has anti-corrosion abilities attributable to its steel and treatments.
MiniRoller Rail

MiniRoller Rail

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Compact linear guide with rollers, induction hardened and honed raceways. With its compact size, this linear rail saves space and installation time. Additionally, its adaptive design makes it easy to customize to any setting.
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Mini Mono Rail

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Mini Mono Rail is a high-precision miniature rail made from stainless steel and featuring recirculating balls.

MGB

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MGB are profiled recirculating ball rails with hardened raceways, engineered for high load capacity and stiffness. MGB profiled rail guides offer excellent performance for high precision, stiffness and load capacities.
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MG Rail

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Profiled recirculating roller guides are precision mechanical components that ensure high load capacity and stiffness. These guides are composed of cylindrical rollers as rotating elements, ensuring high rigidity and stability.
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Easyslide

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Linear ball guide with single slider or multiple sliders. This linear guide rail system makes use of a “C” rail, which makes for a compact solution. This design also enables high loads, with up to 12,000 Kg per slider. Overall, this means high loads in a compact design, which is tough to argue with.
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GRD and RK

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Linear guides with sliders with a core-hardened steel body to ensure high strength and long system life.
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Cross Roller Rails

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Precision linear motion components featuring four rows of cylindrical rollers offer high rigidity and accuracy for precise motion control. These components are designed for durable, low-friction operation, enhancing the performance of machinery in fields such as robotics, machine tools, semiconductor manufacturing, and medical equipment.
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M/V and RM/RVA

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Accurate and stable positioning due to raceways covered with anti-friction material promoting exceptional system rigidity while eliminating vibration.
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Linear Tables

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Available in different configurations to meet specific application needs. Each series offers different options in terms of size and load capacity, making them suitable for a variety of industries, including electronics, precision engineering, medical, and the optical industry.
Things to know

The Purpose of Linear Rail Guides

Linear rails are designed to increase efficiency in your workflow, whatever that might be. If you have a manufacturing or packing process, then you understand the importance of precision. Every moment matters from start to finish.

Linear rail guides support the movement of a product or package in a smooth linear motion. They do this accurately, swiftly, and with minimal friction. Additionally, the precision of linear guide rail systems increases safety as well. With all of these benefits, it’s no wonder why manufacturing plans, logistics systems, and warehouses make wide use of linear rails. 

And this linear motion isn’t limited to horizontal movement. Linear guide rails can move an item vertically as well, doubling the efforts of any production line. But the differences don’t stop there. 

As mentioned, linear rail systems come in all shapes and sizes. They are designed to handle any load, as long as you consider the right equipment. Because of this, there are all sorts of options at your disposal.

Whether you need compact linear guides for limited spaces, corrosion-resistant stainless steel guides, or rails with ultra-high rigidity, we have a solution. Choosing the right rail system is considering what would work best with your application.

The right linear guide system for you will be the one that best supports your needs. Below are the types of Rollon Linear Rails. As you will see, they are not one size fits all. This enables you to really dial in and find what makes the most sense for you.

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