Aluminum guide

An aluminum guide is a component that is used to guide linear movements. It consists of an aluminum profile, which is usually designed in a U-shape or as a hollow chamber profile. There are guide rails on the sides of the profile that serve as running surfaces for the guide elements.

Aluminum guides are used in various industrial applications, e.g. in automation technology, packaging technology or the electronics industry. They are used to precisely guide and control linear movements of components such as drawers, doors or machine elements.

The guide rails on the aluminum guide are usually made of hardened steel and offer high wear resistance and low friction. The guide elements can be designed differently depending on the application, e.g. as plain bearings or ball bearings.

Aluminium guides are characterized by their high rigidity and stability. They can support high loads and offer high precision in motion guidance. They are also lightweight and corrosion-resistant, which makes them particularly suitable for applications in harsh environments.

Overall, aluminum guides are a proven solution for the precise and reliable guidance of linear movements. They offer high performance and can be used in many different applications.

The Franke principle of integrated raceways made of steel, stainless steel or non-magnetic steel creates lightweight components for linear movements in pick & place applications, in packaging machines or in medical technology.