New hydrostatic linear guides

A new range of hydrostatic linear guides has been developed that combines excellent damping characteristics with the compact dimensions of a profiled rail linear guide.

Following extensive research and development and customer trials, a new range of hydrostatic linear guides is now available from the Schaeffler Group.

The new HLE range of hydrostatic linear guides is ideal for linear motion applications in which high damping characteristics are required and where the damping itself must take place at the point where the load is applied, for example, in high speed machining and high precision grinding applications.

With a demand for increased dynamics and power densities in the machine tool industry, linear guidance systems are now required that offer both high dynamic rigidity and reduced vibration. If machine vibration can be dampened, machine efficiencies can be improved, resulting in higher cutting capacities, higher speeds, improved surface quality and improved machining accuracy.