500 Series Ball Spacer Linear Guide

Thomson 500 Series Ball Profile Rail carriages are now available with ball spacer elements for significant reduction in carriage running noise. The 500 Series Ball Spacer's noise reduction is achieved by inserting plastic discs between each ball bearing. This reduces noise by preventing the balls from contacting each other as well as from bumping into the ball track. The addition of the plastic discs requires a reduced number of load carrying balls, which leads to a slight reduction of the static and dynamic load capacity of the ball spacer carriage. It is a drop-in replacement for the 500 Series Ball Profile Rail carriage; all external carriage dimensions are exactly the same.

Thomson 500 Series Ball Spacer Linear Guides provide long life, exceptional rigidity, high dynamic and static load capacities, accommodation for high moment loads, high running accuracy, multiple sealing options and multiple lubrication inlet options. This allows for on-site field modifications and interchangeability with competitor offerings. Improved machine accuracies and rigidity reduce vibration and extend machine and tool life. This has a direct effect on operational efficiency which translates into cost savings for the user.