Linear Rails & Bearings Subset
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The subsets have been replaced by kits.

Description

This subset includes linear rail pairs of different lengths from 6" to 24", as well as linear bearings.

The advantages over sliding elements are:

  • Linear bearings do not bind if driven at one point
  • Low friction improves the accuracy of the belt drive
  • The rail is fully supported - axis can be of any length
  • Rails can be used with T-slot

Disadvantages:

  • Heavier weight
  • Light duty since the ball bearings are side-loaded

Requires

  • Basic linear motion subset

Cost

  • DIY: $150 in parts and materials + shipping/taxes from 2 vendors
  • Fabricated kit: tbd

Includes

fabbed items qty
rail-6 channel 2
rail-6 drill rod 4
rail-12 channel 2
rail-12 drill rod 4
rail-18 channel 2
rail-18 drill rod 4
rail-24 channel 2
rail-24 drill rod 4
linear-bearing-1 half tube 4
linear-bearing-2.5 half tube 4
linear-bearing-3.5 half tube 4
parts qty
R3-2RS bearing 32
screw 10-24 1/2" 32
nut 10-24 64
flat screw 10-24 7/8" 80
square nut 1/4 80

Assembly

Bill of materials

item qty unit part# vendor/link notes
bearing R3-2RS 4 10-pk kit715 VXB.com
AL tube 2x1.5x1/8 1 ft N/A OnlineMetals.com
AL channel 1x0.5x1/8 2 8-ft N/A OnlineMetals.com
O1 drill rod 1/4 6 3-ft 8893K36 Mcmaster.com
screw flat 10-24 7/8" 2 50-pk 92210A246 Mcmaster.com
square nut 1/4-20 1 100-pk 94855A127 Mcmaster.com
nut 10-24 1 100-pk 90480A011 Mcmaster.com
screw 10-24 1/2" 1 100-pk 91440A242 Mcmaster.com round combo

Note: the BoM is arranged and the vendors are picked to minimize the total order cost. Some vendors happen to have affiliate programs in which we participate. For us this is one of the ways to raise money for the project. For you, there is no added cost. If you come across a significantly cheaper vendor, please let us know.

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