13.2 MINISLIDE MSQ Product Characteristics
13.2.1 Extensive Range
The type MSQ range includes rail widths of 7, 9, 12 and 15 mm, available, depending on type, in four or five different lengths and strokes.
MSQ 15
| System lengths in mm: | 70 – 130 |
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| Strokes in mm: | 66 – 102 |
MSQ 12
| System lengths in mm: | 50 – 100 |
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| Strokes in mm: | 45 – 70 |
MSQ 9
| System lengths in mm: | 40 – 80 |
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| Strokes in mm: | 34 – 66 |
MSQ 7
| System lengths in mm: | 30 – 70 |
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| Strokes in mm: | 20 – 58 |
MINISLIDE MSQ range
13.2.2 High Speed and Acceleration
High-acceleration applications demand well thought-out solutions. With its unique design with integrated cage control, MINISLIDE MSQ fulfills the requirements of the most modern of propulsion technologies and allows for speeds of up to 3 m/s and acceleration of up to 300 m/s2.
MINISLIDE MSQ allows for speeds of 3 m/s and acceleration of 300 m/s2
13.2.3 High Process Reliability Thanks to Cage Control
The cage is free to move along the longitudinal axis on every linear guideway. The cage generally moves out of the center position as a result of uneven weight distribution, high acceleration, vertical installation or temperature differences. This so-called cage creep compromises the efficiency of every application, since the cage must be centered regularly using corrective strokes at the expense of energy.
MINISLIDE MSQ products are fitted with a well-engineered, robust cage control system which eliminates cage creep. The gear rack pinion of the control system is directly integrated into the carriages and guideways. The cages and pinions are made from high-quality plastic.
The compact, robust design as well as the minimum of integrated components ensure the highest strength in every commercial situation.
A mechanical limited stroke protects the cage control mechanism and makes installation and maintenance easy (this must not be used during operation as a means to limit stroke).
The robust cage control of MINISLIDE MSQ
A gear rack pinion on carriage and guideway
B cage with pinion
13.2.4 Maximum Rigidity and Load Capacities
MINISLIDE MSQ products have four tracks with a circular arc profile. Their arrangement in the shape of an O ensures large inner spacings. In combination with the tracks offset by 90 degrees, a high level of evenly distributed force from all directions is achieved, as well as torque rigidity.
Arrangement of MINISLIDE MSQ with four circular arc profile tracks in an O shape
MINISLIDE products are preloaded with zero backlash. Combined with the high number of rolling elements, a high level of system rigidity and therefore the highest precision are guaranteed.
Comparison of the rigidity of structurally identical MINISLIDE size 9-80.66 with different contouring of the guideway tracks. The circular arc profile of MSQ results in the lowest deformation and therefore the highest rigidity