BENEFITS OF THK BALL GUIDE TECHNOLOGY

There are two main types of THK ball guides. One is mounted on a round shaft and the other is mounted on a profile rail. Because both types are based on re-circulation balls, the terms used to refer to them are very similar and often overlap. Here is an analysis of the most common terms used for each one. Ball Shaft Recirculating Ball Guide:- "Ball bearings" is one of the most used terms, while it is the least explanatory, and when used in connection with a linear guide, probably refers to a circular shaft bearing. The round shaft version is the original linear recirculating ball guide and is still widely used in low load or light weight environments or where extreme environmental conditions exist.Also known as linear bushes, ball bearings, bushes or "ball bearings" in general.   Ball Re-circulation Ball Rail profile:- In this system, the guide has a generally square shape and is specially machined to allow the loaded element (ball or roller) to move along t