13.1 MINISLIDE MS Product Characteristics

13.1.1 Extensive Range

MINISLIDE MS range

MINISLIDE MS range

The type MS range includes rail widths of 4 and 5 mm, available, depending on type, in four or five different lengths and strokes.

MS 5

System lengths in mm: 15 – 50
Strokes in mm: 8 – 42

MS 4

System lengths in mm: 10 – 25
Strokes in mm: 6 – 22

13.1.2 Maximum Load Carrying Capacity and Compact Form

The Gothic arc profile of MINISLIDE MS guideways allows for load capacities up to 15 times higher than those of a 90° V-profile. MINISLIDE MS therefore allows for compact and robust constructions whilst keeping weight to a minimum.

Gothic arc profile comparison

Gothic arc profile
The gothic arc guideway profile compared to the 90° V-profile
90° V-profile

13.1.3 Integrated Cage Centering Feature

MINISLIDE MS 4 and MS 5 have a one-piece plastic cage at their disposal to counteract the effects of cage creep. The cage is positioned using the integrated cage centering feature.

MINISLIDE MS

MINISLIDE MS

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