Machine Slides - Precision Slides - Design Features

DuraBond Slide designs and manufactures engineered low profile, square gib linear slides for machine tool applications requiring high precision, accurate horizontal and vertical line movement. We've been attuned to the needs of the industrial marketplace since 1983 and that's why Durabond has earned a reputation as "The Choice among Machine Tool Shops" for precision linear slides.

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The details of our machine slides are outlined below to point out the subtle, yet significant benefits of a DuraBond Slide.

1. Base
   Stationary member of the linear slide system. Manufactured from high quality tool steel, hardened to 48-52 Rc and finish ground.
    
2. Saddle
   Moving member of the linear slide system. Manufactured from high quality steel, bonded with Rulon bearing material and finish ground to create a precision slide.
    
3. Way
   Saddle tracking member. Manufactured from high quality steel, bonded with Rulon bearing material and finish ground, ideal for machine use.
    
4. Adjustment Way
   Saddle retaining member. Manufactured from high quality steel, bonded with Rulon bearing material and finish ground.
    
5. Adjustment Gib
   Adjustable member of the linear slide system for setting clearance between the saddle and base. This member is bonded with Rulon bearing material and finish ground.
    
6. Gib Screw
   High quality, fine thread Allen head screws strategically oriented along one side of the saddle for positioning the adjustment gib.
    
7. Gib Screw Nut
   Locks the gib screw in place to maintain gib adjustment.
    
8. Dowel Pins
   Dowel pins are incorporated for definitive alignment of the ways and saddle plate.