Permissible Loading

Load, speed, and duty cycle are major variables to consider. This page gives general guidelines on load handling for horizontal, vertical and cantilevered loads. Recommend Range is for continuous duty; Maximum is for intermittent duty. Call us and we can help you spec. your system.

Multi-axis systems require additional engineering. In calculating the moment created by a cross slide, determine the weight of the upper slide assembly. Weights are listed in the Price List. Be cognizant of deflection of an unsupported UniSlide base. For long transport in two or more axes, parallel coupled slide assemblies are recommended.

Working With Cantilever Loads

The X axis carries the weight of the Y axis, the Z axis and the attached load. For good stability, the X axis should be one model larger than the Y axis when the Y axis length (L) is longer than three times (3x) the width of the X. Example 1: Two Model MB4012BJ-S4 UniSlides would be suitable in an X and Y configuration. These models are 4" wide and 12" long. Example 2: If considering two MB4015BJ-S4 UniSlides for an X and Y configuration, choose an MB6018BJ-S6 for the X axis instead. This will be more stable, since the MB6000 model is 6" wide. The MB4015BJ-S4 is only 15" long-not enough to meet the 3x criteria spelled out above.

UniSlide Capability for Normal, Thrust and Cantilever Loads by Series

Recommended Range: Continuous duty.  Maximum: Intermittent use. 

Normal Load (LN)*

Thrust Load (LT)*

Cantilever Side Load (LCS)*

Cantilever In Line Load (LCI)*