13.1 MINISLIDE MS Product Characteristics
13.1.1 Extensive Product Range
MINISLIDE MS series
The MS series includes guide rail widths of 4 mm and 5 mm, with four or five different lengths and strokes available depending on type.
MS 5
| System length (mm): | 15 – 50 |
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| Stroke (mm): | 8 – 42 |
MS 4
| System length (mm): | 10 – 25 |
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| Stroke (mm): | 6 – 22 |
13.1.2 Maximum Load Capacity and Compact Form
The gothic arch profile of MINISLIDE MS guideways allows load capacities up to 15 times higher than 90° V-profiles. Therefore, MINISLIDE MS allows compact and robust construction while keeping weight to a minimum.
Gothic arch profile
Comparison of gothic arch guideway profile with 90° V-profile
90° V-profile
13.1.3 Integrated Cage Centering Feature
MINISLIDE MS 4 and MS 5 are equipped with one-piece plastic cages to counteract the effects of cage creep. The cage is positioned using the integrated cage centering feature.
MINISLIDE MS