Selection guides, engineering practice and cross-reference notes for miniature linear guides — written by the DDJ engineering team for designers of compact automation equipment.

Step-by-step guide to selecting a miniature linear guide: calculate equivalent load, choose rail width, size the carriage, check moments and static safety factor, then confirm preload, accuracy grade and rail length.
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Compare DDJ SMT self-lubricating and ST standard miniature linear guides: capillary lubricant delivery, 20,000 km maintenance-free travel, TCO, mounting height, and how to decide which series to specify.
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Cross-reference table mapping DDJ STE series miniature linear guides to HIWIN MGN/MGW, CPC MR, THK RSR/RSH/LWL/MSC, IKO SEB and MISUMI SEBZ equivalents, plus what to verify before substituting.
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Installation and maintenance best practices for miniature linear guides: mounting datum preparation, screw tightening sequence, parallel rail alignment, lubrication handling, run-in procedure and contamination control.
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