Miniature linear guides are miniaturized linear guides developed specifically for compact spaces and high-precision motion requirements. They utilize balls rolling between the rails and the sliders, achieving low-friction, smooth, and precise linear motion. Compared to conventional guides, micro guides offer advantages such as small size, light weight, and flexible installation, while still maintaining excellent load capacity and positioning accuracy.

Key Features of Micro Guides
Despite their miniature size, micro linear guides offer several performance advantages. They operate smoothly, are quiet, and maintain stability even at high speeds and high frequencies. Their lightweight design is particularly suitable for equipment with limited space or strict weight requirements. Furthermore, micro guides offer a long service life and low maintenance requirements, providing reliable motion support for precision equipment.

Applications of Micro Guides
Micro linear guides have a wide range of applications. In semiconductor manufacturing and electronics assembly equipment, they enable high-speed, precise positioning, improving efficiency and quality. In medical devices such as surgical robots, imaging equipment, and minimally invasive surgical instruments, micro guides enable doctors to perform more flexible and precise operations. At the same time, it also plays an important role in optical instruments, testing equipment and small automation devices, ensuring high stability of measurement and movement.
Miniature linear guides are often interchangeable to a certain extent between different brands. To facilitate users to quickly compare when selecting and purchasing, we have compiled the miniature guide series of common brands and their main features, and listed their interchangeability for reference:
Miniature Linear Guide Model Interchange |
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Type |
INA |
THK |
HiWIN |
Rexroth |
IKO |
NSK |
MiSUMi |
SCHNEEBERGER |
CSK |
YOSO |
Standard Type
|
KUEM07-E |
SRS7M |
MGN7C |
R04427 |
ML7 |
PU07AR |
SSEB8 |
MNN7 |
LMN7T |
YSS7MS |
KUEM09-E |
SRS9XM |
MGN9C |
R04428 |
ML9 |
PU09TR |
SSEB10 |
MNN9 |
LMN9T |
YSS9MS |
|
KUEM12-E |
SRS12M |
MGN12C |
R04422 |
ML12 |
PU12TR |
SSEB13 |
MNN12 |
LMN12T |
YSS12MS |
|
KUEM15-E |
SRS15M |
MGN15C |
R04425 |
ML15 |
PU15AL |
SSEB16 |
MNN15 |
LMN15T |
YSS15MS |
By understanding the characteristics and applications of miniature linear guides, users can more clearly determine the compatibility of different brands and models when selecting equipment. Choosing the right miniature guide rail not only improves equipment stability and accuracy but also effectively reduces maintenance costs. By combining the comparative information in the table, purchasing personnel can more efficiently select and replace models, thereby providing companies with more competitive solutions.