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Linear Bearings & Ball-Screw Supports: Selection by Function

A linear carriage guides translation; a ball-screw support locates a rotating screw and carries thrust. They are complementary components, not interchangeable bearings. Rail profile, carriage accuracy and the fixed/floating screw arrangement determine the selection.

Rail compatibilityScrew thrustPreloadUpdated 1 Oct 2026
A candidate is not a fitment certificate

Keep the evidence with the model shortlist

The models on this page illustrate bearing roles; they are not confirmed replacements for an unspecified machine. Keep the original complete marking, machine position, load and speed duty, temperature, lubricant and mounting arrangement together. Check the candidate's recorded values below and leave unreported parameters unknown.

Check drawings and model records · Investigate a failure before replacing it · Plan installation and force paths

Define the duty

What matters in this application

Linear guide interface

Identify round-shaft bushings versus profiled rails, carriage size, preload and accuracy.

Screw support loads

Calculate screw axial force, speed and end-support conditions, including the intended floating end.

System alignment

Check rail parallelism, screw alignment, mounting stiffness and thermal expansion.

Choose an architecture

Which bearing structures make sense?

Matched linear guides

Use the correct carriage/rail family and compatible preload/accuracy specification.

Check first: Equal external size does not make different rail profiles compatible.

Axial angular-contact screw supports

Investigate where the screw architecture requires a dedicated thrust support.

Check first: The support unit, clamping and screw journal must match the exact bearing design.

Side by side

Compare the recorded specifications

Different sizes and bearing structures are shown for different duties. C and C₀ are catalogue load ratings, not permissible equipment loads. Limiting speed is not an approved operating speed.

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Linear motion & ball-screw supports — shortlist catalogue data
ParameterINAZKLF100200-2Z-XL
Bore d (mm)100
Outside D (mm)200
Recorded width (mm)55
Dynamic C (kN)—
Static C₀ (kN)—
Catalogue limiting speed (rpm)—

— = not reported, or not directly comparable for a mounted unit. Width conventions differ for inserts, complete units and bearing assemblies; inspect the dimensional drawing. Values are read from the current BearingScope records, not estimated from model numbers.

From shortlist to specification

Work through the selection

  1. Separate the guide-rail function from the screw-support function.
  2. Calculate travel, load, speed and accuracy requirements for each.
  3. Verify the full rail/carriage and fixed/floating screw interfaces.
  4. Align and lubricate the assembled system according to its component specifications.
Investigate before replacing

Symptoms worth checking

Travel-dependent binding

Check rail parallelism, screw alignment and mounting distortion.

Axial positioning lost motion

Inspect screw/nut, support retention, preload and couplings as a system.

Symptoms are investigation prompts, not a diagnosis. Isolate equipment safely and follow its maintenance procedures before inspection.

Have the original designation?

Look up the complete model and suffix before comparing potential alternatives.

Common questions

Application questions, answered

Can a radial bearing replace a fixed ball-screw support?

Not from dimensions alone. Axial stiffness, preload, retention and arrangement determine suitability.

Does an 8 mm bore bearing act as an 8 mm linear bushing?

No. Rotary and translating supports have different contact geometry and motion requirements.

Reference basis & recommendation limits

  • NSK — Machine Tools and precision motion components

Application principles are informed by the listed technical references. Model shortlists are BearingScope editorial selections from its database, not manufacturer endorsements or equipment-fit approvals. Confirm the latest exact specification and the complete equipment design before use.

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