Construction and Components

Example of B type UniSlide Assembly

Motor driven UniSlide Assemblies are constructed of type 6262T6 hard aluminum alloy dovetail base extrusion, or simply base. Tolerances for the base are given in Engineering Information.

The lead screw engages the drive nut which is secured to the movable sliding carriage called a slider. The slider travels on low friction polymer bearing pads and has an adjustment for side play.

There are two styles of dovetail base cross section.

• The “B” Style, with reinforcing ribs along the bottom, is designed specifically for most common motor driven applications. The “B” Style base also allows most motor units to be mounted directly on a flat surface.
• The standard MB UniSlide incorporates a protective internal limit switch assembly to interface with the motor. This limit switch assembly is denoted by “J” in the part number.
  
  
• In a limited number of applications, where reduced slide height is a goal, the “A” cross section extrusion is used. Motors attached to the “A” cross section base will extend above and below the base. Outboard or end-of-travel limits are usually added to MA units.