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CATALOG No.249-8E

Caged Ball LM GuideBall Cage EffectLightweight, Compact Type SRSNew Size Available: SRS5 Series

Compliant withNew Accuracy Standards

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Rotary ball bearing

Conventional structure Caged Ball structure

With the Caged Ball LM Guide, the use of a ball cageallows lines of evenly spaced balls to circulate, thus toeliminating friction between the balls. In addition, grease held in a space between the ballcirculation path and the ball cage (grease pocket) isapplied on the contact surface between each ball andthe ball cage as the ball rotates, forming an oil film onthe ball surface. This minimizes the risk of oil-filmbreak.

Caged Ball LM Guide

Extremely low bearing stressachieved with ball-to-cage contact

Oil-film contact

Conventional structure●Adjacent balls contact each other

at a point. As a result, contactstress is high and the oil filmbreaks due to friction.●The service life becomes shorter.

Caged Ball structure●The service life is prolonged due to the elimination of wear caused

by friction between balls.●The absence of friction between balls results in reduced heat

generation during high-speed rotation.●The absence of friction between balls eliminates collision noise of

the balls.●The even spacing of the balls enables them to move smoothly.●Retention of lubricant in the ball cage ensures a long service life.

Ball

High bearing stress due toball-to-ball contact

Ball Cage EffectThe early forms of ball bearings were full-ball types without ball cages. Friction between balls caused loudnoise, made high-speed rotation impossible and shortened the service life. Twenty years later, a Caged Balldesign was developed for ball bearings. The new design enabled high-speed rotation at a low noise level,and extended the service life despite the reduced number of balls used. It marked a major development inthe history of ball bearings. Similarly, the quality of needle bearings was significantly improved by the caged needle structure.With cage-less, full-ball types of ball bearings, balls make metallic contact with one another andproduce loud noise. In addition, they rotate in opposite directions, causing the sliding contact between twoadjacent balls to occur at a speed twice the ball-spinning rate. It results in severe wear and shortens theservice life. In addition, without a cage, balls make point contact to increase bearing stress, thus facilitatingbreakage of the oil film. In contrast, each caged ball contacts the cage over a wide area. Therefore, the oilfilm does not break, the noise level is low and balls can rotate at a high speed, resulting in a longservice life.

Long Service Life and Long-termMaintenance-free Operation

Superbly High Speed

Low Noise, Acceptable Running Sound

Smooth Motion

Low Dust Generation

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Lightweight, Compact TypeCaged Ball LM Guide SRS

Ball cage

Ball

End seal

Endplate

LM block

LM rail

Side seal

Compact type ModelSRS-M

Wide type ModelSRS-WM

Structure of Model SRS

Caged Ball LM Guide model SRS has a structure where two raceways are incorporated into the compactbody, enabling the model to receive loads in all directions, and to be used in locations where a momentis applied with a single rail. In addition, use of ball cages eliminates friction between balls, thusachieving high speed, low noise, acceptable running sound, long service life, and long-termmaintenance-free operation.

● Low dust generation,anticorrosionUse of ball cages eliminates friction between balls andretains lubricant, thus achieving low dust generation.In addition, the LM block and LM rail use stainlesssteel, which is highly resistant to corrosion.

● CompactSince SRS has a compact structure where the railcross section is designed to be low and that containsonly two rows of balls, it can be installed in space-saving locations.

● LightweightSince part of the LM block (e.g., around the ball reliefhole) is made of resin and formed through insertmolding, SRS is a lightweight, low inertia type of LMGuide.

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Model SRS WM Model SRS M

Model SRS5M

L

W

Model SRS5WM

The smallest model of Caged Ball LM Guide.It is dimensionally (mounting) interchangeable withmodel RSR5M.

This model has a larger overall LM block length(L), width (W), rated load and permissible momentthan model SRS5M. It is dimensionally(mounting) interchangeable with RSR5WM.

SRS OutlineModel SRS - Product Overview

The most compact type among the Caged Ball LM Guide seriesLightweight, low-inertia structureMajor applications Semiconductor manufacturing machine / optical stage / medical equipment /

IC bonder, etc.

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SRS OUTLINEModel SRS - Product Overview

●SRS 7M ●SRS 15M●SRS 9M ●SRS 20M●SRS 12M ●SRS 25M

Model SRS-MStandard type

Model SRS-NLong type

●SRS 9N●SRS 12N●SRS 15N

Model SRS-WNWide, long type

●SRS 9WN●SRS 12WN●SRS 15WN

A standard type of SRS.

Model SRS-WMWide type

●SRS 7WM ●SRS 15WM●SRS 9WM●SRS 12WM

It has a longer overall LM blocklength (L), a greater width and alarger rated load and permissiblemoment than SRS-M.

This model has a larger overall LMblock length (L), rated load andpermissible moment than modelSRS-M.

This model has a larger overall LMblock length (L), rated load andpermissible moment than modelSRS-WM.

L

L

W

L

Note: Full-ball type (with noball cage) for modelsSRS-M/WM is alsoavailable. If desiringthe full-ball type, specify“SRS-G”type whenmaking an order.However, since SRS-G type does not havea ball cage, its dynamicload rating is smallerthan models SRS-M/WM.

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*1:Dimensional table formodel SRS

Model SRS5M/5WM→ pages 11-

Model SRS-M/N→ pages 13-

Model SRS-WM/WN→ pages 15-

where PE :Equivalent load [N]

⋅Radial direction⋅Reverse-radial direction⋅Lateral direction

PR :Radial load [N]PL :Reverse-radial load [N]PT :Lateral load [N]X, Y:Equivalent factor

(see the table below)

PE＝X・PR（PL）＋Y・PT

Rated Loads in All DirectionsModel SRS is capable of receivingloads in all four directions: radial,reverse-radial and lateral directions.

Its basic dynamic load rating is representedby the symbol in the radial direction indicatedin the figure on the right, and the actual valueis provided in the dimensional table*1 for modelSRS. The values in the reverse-radial andlateral directions are obtained from table 1.

Equivalent LoadWhen the LM block of model SRSreceives a radial load and a lateralload, or a reverse-radial load and alateral load, simultaneously, theequivalent load is obtained from theequation below.

CL

CT

C0L

C0T

CT

C0T

C

C0PL PR

PT PT

Radial directionReverse-radial direction

Lateral direction

Lateral direction

Rated Loads of Model SRS in All Directions

Direction

Radial direction

Reverse-radial direction

Lateral direction 1（5M/5WM/7M/7WM/9M/9N/9WM/9WN/20M）

Lateral direction 2（12M/12N/12WM/12WN/15M/15N/15WM/15WN/25M）

Basic dynamic load rating

C

CL=C

CT=1.19C

CT=C

C0

C0L=C0

C0T=1.19C0

C0T=C0

Basic static load rating

Equivalent Factor of Model SRS

Radial and reverse-radial directions

Lateral direction

Equivalent load PE

5M/5WM/7M/7WM/9M/9N/9WM/9WN/20M

12M/12N/12WM/12WN/15M/

15N/15WM/15WN/25M

5M/5WM/7M/7WM/9M/9N/9WM/9WN/20M

12M/12N/12WM/12WN/15M/

15N/15WM/15WN/25M

Model No. X

1

1

1.192

1

Y

0.839

1

1

1

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The service life of an LM Guide is subject to variations even under the sameoperational conditions. Therefore, it is necessary to use the rated life definedbelow as a reference value for obtaining the service life of the LM Guide.

1.0

0.9

0.8

0.7

0.6

0.5

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

60 50 40 30 20 10Raceway hardness (HRC)

Har

dn

ess

fact

or

fH

Fig. 1

■fH：Hardness factorTo ensure the achievement of the optimum load capacity of the LM Guide,the raceway hardness must be between 58 and 64 HRC.At hardness below this range, the basic dynamic and static load ratingsdecrease. Therefore, the rating values must be multiplied by therespective hardness factors (fH).Since the LM Guide has sufficient hardness, the fH value for the LM Guideis normally 1.0 unless otherwise specified.

■fC：Contact factorWhen multiple LM blocks are used in close contact with each other, it isdifficult to achieve uniform load distribution due to moment loads andmounting-surface accuracy. When using multiple blocks in close contactwith each other, multiply the basic load rating (C or C0) by thecorresponding contact factor indicated in Table 1.Note: When uneven load distribution is expected in a large machine, consider using a contact

factor from Table 1.

■fT：Temperature factorSince the service temperature of Caged Ball LM Guides is normally 80°Cor below, the fT value is 1.0.

■fW：Load factorIn general, reciprocating machines tend to produce vibrations or impactduring operation. It is especially difficult to accurately determine allvibrations generated during high-speed operation and impacts producedeach time the machine starts and stops. Therefore, where the effects ofspeed and vibration are estimated to be significant, divide the basicdynamic load rating (C) by a load factor selected from Table 2, whichcontains empirically obtained data.

●Rated lifeThe rated life means the total travel distancethat 90% of a group of units of the same LMGuide model can achieve without flaking(scale-like exfoliation on the metal surface)after individually running under the sameconditions.

●Service life timeOnce the rated life (L) has been obtained, theservice life time can be obtained using theequation on the right if the stroke length andthe number of reciprocations are constant.

L = ( · )3 50CPC

fH · fT · fC

fW

Lh =L 106

2 RS n1 60

L : Rated life [km]C : Basic dynamic load rating*1 [N]PC : Calculated load [N]fH : Hardness factor (see Fig. 1)fT : Temperature factorfC : Contact factor (see Table 1)fW : Load factor (see Table 2)

Lh : Service life time [h]Rs : Stroke length [mm]n1 : No. of reciprocations per min [min-1]

Table 1 Contact Factor (fC)

Table 2 Load Factor（fW）

Number of blocks used in close contact

2

3

4

5

6 or more

Normal use

Contact factor fC

0.81

0.72

0.66

0.61

0.6

1

Faint

Weak

Moderate

Strong

Very slowV≦0.25m/s

Slow0.25＜V≦1m/s

Medium1＜V≦2m/s

FastV＞2m/s

1 to 1.2

1.2 to 1.5

1.5 to 2

2 to 3.5

Vibration/impact Speed (V) fW

*1: Basic dynamic load rating(C)

It refers to a load with aconstant magnitude anddirection under which therated life (L) of a group ofidentical LM Guide unitsindependently operating is50 km.

Service life

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Radial Clearance Standard*1: Preload

Preload is an internal loadapplied to the roll ingelements (balls) of an LMblock in advance in order toincrease its rigidity.The clearance of all modelSRS units is adjusted to thedesignated value beforebeing shipped. Therefore, itis unnecessary to adjust thepreload.

Since the radial clearance of an LM Guidegreatly affects the running accuracy, loadcarrying capacity and rigidity of the LMGuide, it is important to select anappropriate clearance according to theapplication.

In general, selecting a negative clearance (i.e., apreload*1 is applied) while taking into accountpossible vibrations and impact generated fromreciprocating motion favorably affects the servicelife and the accuracy.

0 to +1.5 – 1 to 00 to +1.5 – 1 to 0

–2 to +2 – 3 to 0–2 to +2 – 3 to 0–2 to +2 – 4 to 0–2 to +2 – 4 to 0–3 to +3 – 6 to 0–3 to +3 – 6 to 0–5 to +5 –10 to 0–5 to +5 –10 to 0–5 to +5 –10 to 0–7 to +7 –14 to 0

5M5WM7M7WM9M/N9WM/WN12M/N12WM/WN15M/N15WM/WN20M25M

Indication symbolModel No.

NormalNo symbol

Light preloadC1

Unit: μm

Radial clearance

The accuracy of model SRS is specified in termsof running parallelism (*1), dimensional tolerancefor height and width, and height and widthdifference between a pair (*2,*3) when two or moreLM blocks are used on one rail or when two ormore rails are mounted on the same plane.

The accuracy of model SRS is classified into normalgrade (no symbol), high grade (H) and precision grade(P) as indicated in the table below.

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Dimensional tolerance for height M ±0.03 － ±0.015

Difference in height M 0.015 － 0.005

Dimensional tolerance for width W2 ±0.03 － ±0.015

Difference in width W2 0.015 － 0.005

Running parallelism of as shown in the

surface Ç against surface Å table on the right


surface Î against surface ı table on the right

LM Rail Length and Running Parallelism by Accuracy of model SRS

7912152025

Unit: mm

Dimensional tolerance for height M ±0.04 ±0.02 ±0.01

Difference in height M 0.03 0.015 0.007

Dimensional tolerance for width W2 ±0.04 ±0.025 ±0.015

Difference in width W2 0.03 0.02 0.01


surface Ç against surface Å table on the right


surface Î against surface ı table on the right

Accuracy standard Normal grade High-accuracy grade Precision gradeItem No symbol H P

ModelNo.

LM rail length[mm] Running Parallelism Values[μm]Above Or less Normal grade High-accuracy grade Precision grade

Model SRS7/9/12/15/20/25

LM Rail Length and Running Parallelism by Accuracy of model SRS

AB

D

C

M

W2

Accuracy Standard

5

Unit: mm

Accuracy standard Normal grade High-accuracy grade Precision gradeItem No symbol H P

ModelNo.

Model SRS5

ー 25 2.5 1.5

25 50 3.5 2

50 100 5.5 3

100 150 7 4

150 200 8.4 5

LM rail length[mm] Running Parallelism Values[μm]Above Or less Normal grade Precision grade

Note: "—" indicates not available.

— 40 8 4 1

40 70 10 4 1

70 100 11 4 2

100 130 12 5 2

130 160 13 6 2

160 190 14 7 2

190 220 15 7 3

220 250 16 8 3

250 280 17 8 3

280 310 17 9 3

310 340 18 9 3

340 370 18 10 3

370 400 19 10 3

400 430 20 11 4

430 460 20 12 4

460 520 21 12 4

520 550 22 12 4

550 640 22 13 4

640 670 23 13 4

670 700 23 13 5

700 820 23 14 5

820 850 24 14 5

850 970 24 15 5

970 1030 25 16 5

1030 1150 25 16 6

1150 1330 26 17 6

1330 1420 27 18 6

1420 1510 27 18 7

1510 1800 28 19 7

*1: Running parallelism

It refers to the parallelismerror between the LM blockand the LM rail datum planewhen the LM block travelsthe whole length of the LMrail with the LM rail securedon the reference datumplane using bolts.

*2: Difference in height M

It indicates the differencebetween the minimum andmaximum values of height(M) of each of the LMblocks used on the sameplane in combination.

*3: Difference in width W2

It indicates the differencebetween the minimum andmaximum values of thewidth (W2) between each ofthe LM blocks, mounted onone LM rail in combination,and the LM rail.

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Normally, the mounting base for the LM rail and the LM block has a datum planeon the side face of the shoulder of the base in order to allow easy installation andhighly accurate positioning.

The corner of the mounting shoulder must be machined to have a recess, or machined to besmaller than the corner radius "r," to prevent interference with the chamfer of the LM rail or the LMblock.

Shoulder Height of the Mounting Base and the Corner Radius

Shoulder for the LM blockShoulder for the LM rail

r2

r2

r1

r1

H2H1

H3

Model No.Corner radius for the LM rail

r1(max)

Corner radius for the LM block

r2(max)

Shoulder heightfor the LM rail

H1

Shoulder height for the LM block

H2 H3

Unit: mm

5M

5WM

7M

7WM

9M/N

9WM/WN

12M/N

12WM/WN

15M/N

15WM/WN

20M

25M

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.5

0.3

0.2

0.2

0.1

0.3

0.5

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.3

0.5

0.5

1.2

1.2

0.9

1.4

0.5

2.5

1.5

2.5

2.2

2.2

3

4.5

2

2.5

3.3

3.8

4.9

4.9

5.7

5.7

6.5

6.5

8.7

10.5

1.5

1.5

1.3

1.8

0.9

2.9

2

3

2.7

2.7

3.4

5

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Error Allowance in the Parallelism Between Two RailsThe table shows error allowances in parallelism(P) between two rails that will not affect theservice life in normal operation.

The values in the table each indicate the errorallowance (S) in vertical level between tworails per 200 mm of the axis-to-axis distance,and are proportional to the axis-to-axisdistance.

Flatness of the LM Rail and the LM Block Mounting SurfaceThe values in the table apply when theclearance is a normal clearance. If theclearance is clearance C1 and two rails areused in combination, we recommend using50% or less of the value in the table.

Since SRS has Gothic-arch grooves, anyaccuracy error in the mounting surface maynegatively affect the operation. Therefore, werecommend using SRS on a highly accuratemounting surface.

Error Allowance in Vertical Level Between Two Rails

Model No. Clearance C1 Normal clearance

5M

5WM

7M

7WM

9M/N

9WM/WN

12M/N

12WM/WN

15M/N

15WM/WN

20M

25M

—

—

—

—

3

3

5

5

6

6

8

10

2

2

3

3

4

4

9

9

10

10

13

15

Unit:μm

Model No. Clearance C1 Normal clearance

5M

5WM

7M

7WM

9M/N

9WM/WN

12M/N

12WM/WN

15M/N

15WM/WN

20M

25M

—

—

—

—

6

6

12

12

20

20

30

40

20

20

25

25

35

35

50

50

60

60

70

80

Unit:μm

Model No. Flatness

5M

5WM

7M

7WM

9M/N

9WM/WN

12M/N

12WM/WN

15M/N

15WM/WN

20M

25M

0.015/200

0.015/200

0.025/200

0.025/200

0.035/200

0.035/200

0.050/200

0.050/200

0.060/200

0.060/200

0.070/200

0.070/200

Unit: mm

P

200

S

11

Unit: mm

2 SRS7M QZ UU C1 +100L P M-Ⅱz , .mnbvcx

Model No.

Outer dimensions

Basic load rating Static permissible moment [N-m]*2

LM block dimensions

LM rail dimensions

HeightM

C[N]

C0[N]

MA MB MC1 block 2 blocks in

close contact 1 block 1 block2 blocks inclose contact

WidthW

LengthL B S×R L1 K N H3

WidthW1 W2

HeightM1

PitchF d1×d2×h

SRS 5M

SRS 7M

6

8

439

1510

468

1290

0.74

3.09

5.11

17.2

0.86

3.69

5.99

17.3

1.21

5.02

12

17

16.9

23.4

8

12

C

—

8

M2×1.5

M2×2.3

8.8

13.4

T

1.7

3.3

4.5

6.7

0.93

1.6

1.5

1.3

3.5

5

4

4.7

15

15

2.4×3.5×1

2.4×4.2×2.3

Model SRS5M/7MDimensional Table for Model SRS5M/7M

W1W2

（K）

H3M

WB L1

L

M1

h

F

φd2

φd1

2-S×RN

T

Unit: mm

Model No.

SRS 5M

SRS 7M

Mass

LM block[kg]

LM rail[kg/m]

0.002

0.009

0.13

0.25

Model SRS5M

Model SRS7M

LengthMax*1

200

300

W1

H3

B

（K） MT

N

W

W2

4-S×R

MC

MB

L

CL1

φd2

φd1

M1

F

h

MA

MC

MB

MA

Model No.

SRS 5M

SRS 7M

Nominal model number of screw Screw depth [mm] Reference tightening torque [N･m]*

M2M2

1.52.3

0.40.4

Reference tightening torque

* If the bolt is tightened with a torque exceeding the specified tightening torque, it may affect the accuracy. Be sure to tighten the bolt with a torque below the specified value.

● The following table shows a reference bolt-tightening torque for mounting the LM block of model SRS 5M/7M.

5 0–0.02

7 0–0.02

*1 The maximum length under "Length" indicates the standard maximum length of an LM rail.*2 Static permissible moment:1 block: static permissible moment value with 1 LM block

Double blocks: static permissible moment value with 2 blocks closely contacting with each other

Note Since the LM block, LM rails, and balls are stainless steel, this model is highly resistant to corrosion and the environment.

Note This model number indicates that an LM block and an LM rail constitute one set.

■ Example of model numbercoding

zNo. of LM blocks used on the same rail xModel number cWith QZ Lubricator (see page 21) vDust prevention accessory symbol (seepage 20) bRadial clearance symbol (see page 7) nLM rail length (in mm) mAccuracy symbol (see page 8) ,LM rail is made of stainlesssteel .No. of rails used on the same plane

12

T

2-SW

N

W2 W1

（K） H3

M

LL1

φd2

φd1

C

F

M1 h

Model SRS5WM/7WMDimensional Table for Model SRS5WM/7WM

2 SRS7WM QZ UU C1 +200L P M-Ⅱz , .mnbvcx

Model SRS5WM

Model SRS7WMUnit: mm

Model No.

Outer dimensions

Basic load rating Static permissible moment [N-m]*2

LM block dimensions

LM rail dimensions

HeightM

C[N]

C0[N]

MA MB MC1 block 2 blocks in

close contact 1 block 1 block2 blocks inclose contact

WidthW

LengthL B S×R L1 K N H3

WidthW1 W2

HeightM1

PitchF d1×d2×h

SRS 5WM

SRS 7WM

6.5

9

584

2010

703

1940

1.57

6.47

9.59

22.7

1.83

7.71

11.24

22.7

3.58

14.33

17

25

22.1

31

—

19

C

6.5

10

M3通シ

M3×2.8

13.7

20.4

T

2.7

3.8

5

7.2

1.1

1.8

1.5

1.8

3.5

5.5

4

5.2

20

30

3×5.5×3

3.5×6×3.2

Unit: mm

Model No.

SRS 5WM

SRS 7WM

Mass

LM block[kg]

LM rail[kg/m]

0.005

0.018

0.27

0.56

LengthMax*1

200

400

H3

B

（K） MT

W

W2 W1

4-S×R

N

MC

MB

L

CL1

φd2

φd1

M1

F

h

MA

MC

MB

MA

Model No.

SRS 5WM

SRS 7WM

Nominal model number of screw Screw depth [mm] Reference tightening torque [N･m]*

M3M3

2.32.8

0.40.4

Reference tightening torque

* If the bolt is tightened with a torque exceeding the specified tightening torque, it may affect the accuracy. Be sure to tighten the bolt with a torque below the specified value.

● The following table shows a reference bolt-tightening torque for mounting the LM block of model SRS 5WM/7WM.

10 0–0.02

14 0–0.02

*1 The maximum length under "Length" indicates the standard maximum length of an LM rail.*2 Static permissible moment:1 block: static permissible moment value with 1 LM block

Double blocks: static permissible moment value with 2 blocks closely contacting with each other


Note This model number indicates that an LM block and an LM rail constitute one set.



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Model SRS-M/SRS-NDimensional Table for Model SRS-M/SRS-N

MC

MB

Model No.

Outer dimensions LM block dimensions

Height

M

Width

W

Length

L B C S✕R L1 T K N H3

SRS 9M

SRS 9N

SRS 12M

SRS 12N

SRS 15M

SRS 15N

SRS 20M

SRS 25M

10

10

13

13

16

16

20

25

20

20

27

27

32

32

40

48

30.8

40.8

34.4

47.1

43

60.8

50

77

15

15

20

20

25

25

30

35

10

16

15

20

20

25

25

35

M3✕2.8

M3✕2.8

M3✕3.2

M3✕3.2

M3✕3.5

M3✕3.5

M4✕6.0

M6✕7.0

19.8

29.8

20.6

33.3

25.7

43.5

34

56

4.9

4.9

5.7

5.7

6.5

6.5

9

11

9.1

9.1

11

11

13.3

13.3

16.6

20

2.4

2.4

3

3

3

3

4

5

0.9

0.9

2

2

2.7

2.7

3.4

5


Note This model number indicates that an LM block and an LM rail constitute one set (i.e., the required number of sets when 2rails are used in parallel is 2).Those models equipped with QZ Lubricator cannot have a grease nipple.



2 SRS20M QZ UU C1 +220L P M-Ⅱz , .mnbvcx

W1

H3

B

（K） M

T

N

W

W2

4-S×R

14

L

C

L1

φd2

φd1

M1

F

h

MA

Width

W1 W2

Height

M1

Pitch

F d1✕d2✕h

LM rail dimensionsBasic load

ratingStatic permissible moment [N-m]*2 Mass

C

[kN]

Length*1

Max

C0

[kN]

MC

1 block

LM block

[kg]

LM rail

[kg/m]

9 0–0.02

9 0–0.02

12 0–0.02

12 0–0.02

15 0–0.02

15 0–0.02

20 0–0.03

23 0–0.03

5.5

5.5

7.5

7.5

8.5

8.5

10

12.5

5.5

5.5

7.5

7.5

9.5

9.5

11

15

20

20

25

25

40

40

60

60

3.5✕6✕3.3

3.5✕6✕3.3

3.5✕6✕4.5

3.5✕6✕4.5

3.5✕6✕4.5

3.5✕6✕4.5

6✕9.5✕8

7✕11✕9

2.69

3.48

4

5.82

6.66

9.71

7.75

16.5

1000

1000

1340

1340

1430

1430

1800

1800

2.31

3.34

3.53

5.3

5.7

8.55

9.77

20.2

7.82

15.5

12

28.4

26.2

59.7

54.3

177

9.03

17.9

12

28.4

26.2

59.7

62.4

177

43.9

81.4

78.5

151

154

312

296

932

50.8

94.3

78.5

151

154

312

341

932

10.6

15.3

23.1

34.7

40.4

60.7

104

248

0.016

0.027

0.027

0.049

0.047

0.095

0.11

0.24

0.32

0.32

0.65

0.65

0.96

0.96

1.68

2.6

Unit: mm

Note

Note

2 blocks inclose contact

2 blocks inclose contact1 block 1 block

If a grease nipple is required, indicate "with grease nipple" (available for modelsSRS 15M/15N/20M/25M). If a greasing hole is required, indicate "with greasing hole" (available for modelsSRS 9M/9N/12M/12N).

*1 The maximum length under "Length" indicates the standard maximum length of an LM rail.

*2 Static permissible moment: 1 block: static permissible momentvalue with 1 LM block

2 blocks: static permissible momentvalue with 2 blocks closelycontacting with each other

SRS-G Basic Load Ratings

SRS 9GM

SRS 12GM

SRS 15GM

SRS 20GM

SRS 25GM

2.07

3.36

5.59

5.95

13.3

2.32

3.55

5.72

9.4

22.3

Basic load ratingModel No. C

[kN]C0

[kN]

Full-ball type (with no ball cage) for modelSRS-M is also available. If desiring the full-balltype, specify "SRS-G" type when making anorder. However, since SRS-G type does nothave a ball cage, its dynamic load rating issmaller than model SRS-M.

MA MB

15

Models SRS9,12WM/WN Model SRS15WM/WN

MC

MB

MC

MB

2 SRS15WM QZ UU C1 +550L P M-Ⅱ

Model No.

Outer dimensions LM block dimensions

Height

M

Width

W

Length

L B C S✕R L1 T K N H3

SRS 9WM

SRS 9WN

SRS 12WM

SRS 12WN

SRS 15WM

SRS 15WN

12

12

14

14

16

16

30

30

40

40

60

60

39

50.7

44.5

59.5

55.5

74.5

21

23

28

28

45

45

12

24

15

28

20

35

M3✕2.8

M3✕2.8

M3✕3.5

M3✕3.5

M4✕4.5

M4✕4.5

27

38.7

30.9

45.9

38.9

57.9

4.9

4.9

5.7

5.7

6.5

6.5

9.1

9.1

11

11

13.3

13.3

2.3

2.3

3

3

3

3

2.9

2.9

3

3

2.7

2.7


Note This model number indicates that an LM block and an LM rail constitute one set (i.e., the required number of sets when 2rails are used in parallel is 2).Those models equipped with QZ Lubricator cannot have a grease nipple.



z x , .mnbvc

Model SRS-WM/SRS-WNDimensional Table for Model SRS-WM/SRS-WN

H3 H3

B

（K） T

M

W

B

（K） MT

W

W1W2

W3

W2W1

4-S×R4-S×R

NN

16

L

C

L1

φd2

φd1

M1

F

h

MA

Width

W1 W2

Height

M1

Pitch

F d1✕d2✕h

LM rail dimensionsBasic load

ratingStatic permissible moment [N-m]*2 Mass

C

[kN]

Length

Max*1

C0

[kN] 1 block

LM block

[kg]

LM rail

[kg/m]

18 0–0.02

18 0–0.02

24 0–0.02

24 0–0.02

42 0–0.02

42 0–0.02

6

6

8

8

9

9

W3

—

—

—

—

23

23

7.5

7.5

8.5

8.5

9.5

9.5

30

30

40

40

40

40

3.5✕6✕4.5

3.5✕6✕4.5

4.5✕8✕4.5

4.5✕8✕4.5

4.5✕8✕4.5

4.5✕8✕4.5

3.29

4.2

5.48

7.13

9.12

12.4

1000

1000

1430

1430

1800

1800

3.34

4.37

5.3

7.07

8.55

12.1

14

25.1

26.4

49.2

51.2

106

16.2

29.1

26.4

49.2

51.2

106

78.6

130

143

249

290

532

91

151

143

249

290

532

31.5

41.3

66.5

88.7

176

250

0.031

0.049

0.055

0.091

0.13

0.201

1.01

1.01

1.52

1.52

2.87

2.87

Unit: mm

2 blocks inclose contact

2 blocks inclose contact1 block 1 block

SRS 9WGM

SRS 12WGM

SRS 15WGM

2.67

4.46

7.43

3.35

5.32

8.59

Basic load ratingModel No. C

[kN]C0

[kN]

SRS-G Basic Load RatingsNote

Note

If a grease nipple is required, indicate "with grease nipple" (available for modelsSRS 15WM/15WN). If a greasing hole is required, indicate "with greasing hole" (available for modelsSRS 9WM/9WN/12WM/12WN)

*1 The maximum length under "Length" indicates the standardmaximum length of an LM rail.

*2 Static permissible moment: 1 block: static permissible momentvalue with 1 LM block

2 blocks: static permissible momentvalue with 2 blocks closelycontacting with each other

Full-ball type (with no ball cage) for modelSRS-WM is also available. If desiring the full-ball type, specify "SRS-G" type when makingan order. However, since SRS-G type does nothave a ball cage, its dynamic load rating issmaller than model SRS-WM.

MCMA MB

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The table below shows the standard LM rail lengths and the maximum lengths of model SRSvariations. If the maximum length of the desired LM rail exceeds them, connected rails will beused. Contact THK for details.For the G dimension when a special length is required, we recommend selecting the corresponding Gvalue from the table. The longer the G dimension is, the less stable the G area may become afterinstallation, thus adversely affecting accuracy.

G F F

L0

G

SRS-M/WMStandard Length and Maximum Length of the LM Rail

Note 1: The maximum length varies with accuracy grades. Contact THK for details.

Note 2: If connected rails are not allowed and a greater length than the maximum values above is required, contact THK .

Unit: mmTable Standard Length and Maximum Length of the LM Rail for Model SRS

Model No.

Standard pitch F 30

10

400

15

5

300

20

5

200

15

5

200

20 30 25 40 40

7.5 10 10 15 15

1000 1000 1340 1430 1430

60

20

1800

G

Max length

SRS

7WM

50

80

110

140

170

200

260

290

SRS

9M/N

55

75

95

115

135

155

175

195

275

375

SRS

9WM/WN

50

80

110

140

170

200

260

290

320

SRS

12M/N

70

95

120

145

170

195

220

245

270

320

370

470

570

SRS

12WM/WN

70

110

150

190

230

270

310

390

470

550

SRS

15M/N

70

110

150

190

230

270

310

350

390

430

470

550

670

870

Sta

ndar

dLM

rail

leng

th(L

0)

40 60

15 20

1800 1800

SRS

15WM/WN

110

150

190

230

270

310

430

550

670

790

SRS

20M

220

280

340

460

640

880

1000

SRS

25M

220

280

340

460

640

880

1000

SRS

7M

40

55

70

85

100

115

130

SRS

5WM

50

70

90

110

130

150

170

SRS

5M

40

55

70

100

130

160

Side seal2

Laminated Contact Scraper LaCS3

End seal1

Dedicated C-cap LM rail mounting holes4

QZ Lubricator 5

Grease nipple 6

SRS OPTIONSOptionsFor model SRS, dust-prevention and lubrication accessories areavailable. Make a selection according to the application and theinstallation site.

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Image

19

zx SealsHighly wear-resistant end seals made of special resinrubber and side seals for increased dust-prevention effectare available.If desiring a dust-prevention accessory, specify it with thecorresponding symbol indicated in table 3.For the supported model numbers for dust-prevention accessoriesand the overall LM block length with a dust-prevention accessoryattached (dimension L), see table 4.

End seal

When foreign matter enters an LM system, it will cause abnormal wear or shorten the service life. It isnecessary to prevent foreign matter from entering the system. Therefore, when possible entrance offoreign matter is predicted, it is important to select an effective sealing device or dust-preventiondevice that meets the working conditions.

Dust Prevention Accessories

End sealUsed in locations exposed todust.

Seals and Scraper1

Side sealUsed in locations where dustmay enter the LM block fromthe side or bottom surface,such as vertical, horizontal andinverted mount.

Side seal

2c ScraperLaminated Contact Scraper LaCS®

For locations with an even more adverse working conditions,the Laminated Contact Scraper LaCS is available.LaCS removes minute foreign matter adhering to the LMrail in multiple stages and prevents it from entering the LMblock with a laminated contact structure (3-layer scraper).

Features●Since the 3 layers of scrapers fully contact the LM rail, LaCS is

highly capable of removing minute foreign matter.●Since it uses oil-impregnated, foam synthetic rubber with a self-

lubricating function, low friction resistance is achieved.

Basic Specifications of LaCS1 Service temperature range of LaCS: -20｡C to +80｡C2 Resistance of LaCS: indicated in table 2*Note that LaCS is not sold alone.

Table 1 Maximum Seal Resistance Value of Seal SRS … SS

Model No.

5M*5WM*7M7WM9M9N9WM9WN

12M12N

Seal resistance value0.060.080.080.120.200.301.001.000.600.60

Model No.

12WM12WN15M15N15WM15WN20M25M

Seal resistance value1.301.401.001.101.601.601.301.60

Unit: N

Seal resistance valueFor the maximum seal resistance value per LM block when a lubricantis applied on seal SRS … SS, refer to the corresponding valueprovided in table 1.

9M9WM

12M12WM

2.33.33.54.2

Table 2 Resistance of LaCS

Model No. Resistance of LaCS

15M15WM20M25M

5.17.55.27.8

Model No. Resistance of LaCS

Unit: N

Note 1: Each resistance value in the table only consists of that of LaCS, and does notinclude sliding resistances of seals and other accessories.

Note 2: For the maximum service speed of LaCS, contact THK.

*The figure represents the maximumresistance of UU seals, models 5M and5WM only support UU seal option.

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If any of the LM rail mounting holes of an LM Guide isfilled with cutting chips or foreign matter, they may enterthe LM block structure. Entrance of such foreign mattercan be prevented by covering each LM rail mounting holewith the dedicated cap so that the top of the mountingholes are on the same level as the LM rail top face.The dedicated C-cap forLM rail mounting holes ishighly durable since ituses a special syntheticresin with high oilresistance and high wearresistance.When placing an order,specify the desired captype with thecorresponding capnumber indicated in thetable.

Model No.C-cap

model No.Bolt used

Major dimensions mm

D H

9WM

12M

15M

20M

25M

C3 M3 6.3 1.2

C3 M3 6.3 1.2

C3 M3 6.3 1.2

C5 M5 9.8 2.4

C6 M6 11.4 2.7

SRS OPTIONSOptions

Table 3 Symbols of Dust Prevention Accessories for Model SRS

Liquid

Large amount of foreign matter

Contact scraperBallBall cage

Structural drawing

v Dedicated C-cap for LM Rail Mounting Holes

LaCSUsed in harsh environmentsexposed to foreign matter suchas fine dust and liquids.

3

4

D

H

Dedicated C-cap It prevents cutting chips from enteringthe LM rail mounting holes.

Symbol

UU

SS

SSHH

Dust prevention accessory

With end seal

With end seal + side seal

With end seal + side seal + LaCS

Model No.

5M5WM7M7WM9M9N9WM9WN

12M12N12WM12WN15M15N15WM15WN20M25M

UU SS SSHH

16.922.123.431.030.840.839.050.734.447.144.559.543.060.855.574.550.077.0

None

15.220.421.028.627.837.836.047.731.444.141.556.540.057.852.571.547.073.0

——

23.431.030.840.839.050.734.447.144.559.543.060.855.574.550.077.0

————

42.452.450.662.346.058.756.171.157.275.069.788.765.292.6

Table 4 Overall LM Block Length (Dimension L) of Model SRS with a Dust PreventionAccessory Attached Unit: mm


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Table 1 Parts Symbols for Model SRS with the QZ Lubricator Attached

Symbol

QZUU

QZSS

QZSSHH

Dust prevention accessories for the LM Guide with the QZ Lubricator attached

With end seal + QZ Lubricator

With end seal + side seal + QZ Lubricator

With end seal + side seal + LaCS + QZ Lubricator

Lubrication Accessories

b QZ LubricatorTM

The QZ Lubricator feeds the right amount of lubricant tothe ball raceway on the LM rail. This allows an oil film tocontinuously be formed between the balls and theraceway, and drastically extends the lubrication andmaintenance intervals.When the QZ Lubricator is required, specify the desired type with thecorresponding symbol indicated in table 1.For supported LM Guide model numbers for the QZ Lubricator andoverall LM block length with the QZ Lubricator attached (dimension L),see table 2.

End seal

Flow of lubricant

③ Oil control plate

Ball cage

Ball

Case ② High-density fiber net

① Heavily oil-impregnated fiber net

Features●Supplements lost oil to

drastically extend thelubrication/maintenanceinterval.●Eco-friendly lubrication system

that does not contaminate thesurrounding area since it feedsthe right amount of lubricant tothe ball raceway.●The user can select a type of

lubricant that meets theintended use.

Significant Extensionof the MaintenanceIntervalAttaching the QZ Lubricator helpsextend the maintenance intervalthroughout the whole load rangefrom the light-load area to theheavy-load area.

5 QZ Lubricator

The structure of the QZ Lubricatorconsists of three major components:① a heavy oil-impregnated fiber net

(functions to store lubricant).② a high-density fiber net

(functions to apply lubricant tothe raceway).

③ an oil-control plate(functions to adjust oil flow).The lubricant contained in the QZLubricator is fed by the capillaryphenomenon, which is used alsoin felt pens and many otherproducts, as the fundamentalprinciple.

*Note that the QZ Lubricator is not sold alone.*Those models equipped with the QZ Lubricator cannot have a grease nipple. When desiring both the QZ Lubricator and a grease nipple to be attached, contact THK .

QZUU QZSS QZSSHH

Table 2 Overall LM Block Length (Dimension L) of Model SRS with the QZ LubricatorAttached


Unit: mm

Model No.

5M

5WM7M7WM9M9N9WM9WN

12M12N12WM12WN15M15N15WM15WN20M25M

——

33.441.040.850.849.060.744.457.154.569.555.072.867.586.566.097.0

——

33.441.040.850.849.060.744.457.154.569.555.072.867.586.566.097.0

————52.462.460.672.356.069.166.181.169.287.081.7

100.981.2

112.6

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SRS OPTIONSOptions

n Grease Nipple

■When Dust Prevention Accessories UU or SS are Attached

For the incremental dimension of the grease nipple when dust preventionaccessories UU or SS are attached, see the table above.

■When Dust Prevention Accessories SSHH are Attached

When dust prevention accessoriesSSHH are attached, the greasenipple can be mounted in thelocation indicated in the figureon the right. The table belowshows incremental dimensionswith the grease nipple.

Model SRS does not have a grease nipple as standard.For the location for attaching the grease nipple, see thefigure on the right. Installation of a grease nipple and thedrilling of a greasing hole are performed at THK. Whenordering SRS, indicate that the desired model requires agrease nipple or greasing hole (for greasing holedimensions, supported LM Guide model numbers forgrease nipples and incremental dimensions, see the tablebelow).

Grease nipple

LaCS Endplate E

6Grease nipple

E L

End seal End seal

Note: For dimension L, see the corresponding dimension table.

Table of Grease Nipple and Greasing Hole Dimensions

Model No.

5M

5WM

7M

7WM

9M

9WM

12M

12WM

15M

15WM

20M

25M

Grease nipple or greasing hole

φ0.8 drilled hole

φ0.8 drilled hole

φ1.2 drilled hole

φ1.2 drilled hole

φ1.5 drilled hole

φ1.6 drilled hole

φ2.0 drilled hole

φ2.0 drilled hole

PB107

PB107

PB107

PB1021B

E

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

4.0（5.0）

4.0（5.0）

3.5（5.0）

4.0（5.5）

Unit: mm

Note: Figures in the parentheses indicate dimensionswithout a seal.

Note 1: The grease nipple is not available for models SRS7M, SRS7WM, SRS9M, SRS9WM, SRS12M and SRS12WM.

They can have a greasing hole.

Note 2: Using a greasing hole other than for greasing may cause damage.

Note 3: If the model is equipped with QZ Lubricator, a greasing hole and a grease nipple cannot be attached. If desiring to

attach a grease nipple to the model equipped with QZ Lubricator, contact THK.

Note: When desiring the mounting location for the grease nippleother than the one indicated in the figure above, contactTHK.

25M

Model No.Incremental dimension

with grease nipple E

4

Nipple type

PB1021B

Unit: mm

Caged Ball LM Guide Model SRS

Precautions on use� Handling

� Disassembling components may cause dust to enter the system or degrade mounting accuracy of parts. Do not disassemble theproduct.

� Tilting an LM block or LM rail may cause them to fall by their own weight.� Dropping or hitting the LM Guide may damage it. Giving an impact to the LM Guide could also cause damage to its function even if

the guide looks intact.� Lubrication

� Thoroughly remove anti-corrosion oil and feed lubricant before using the product.� Do not mix lubricants of different physical properties.� In locations exposed to constant vibrations or in special environments such as clean rooms, vacuum and low/high temperature,

normal lubricants may not be used. Contact THK for details.� When planning to use a special lubricant, contact THK before using it.� When adopting oil lubrication, the lubricant may not be distributed throughout the LM system depending on the mounting orientation

of the system. Contact THK for details.� Lubrication interval varies according to the service conditions. Contact THK for details.

� Precautions on Use� Entrance of foreign matter may cause damage to the ball circulating path or functional loss. Prevent foreign matter, such as dust or

cutting chips, from entering the system.� When planning to use the LM system in an environment where coolant penetrates the LM block, it may cause trouble to product

functions depending on the type of coolant. Contact THK for details.� Do not use the LM system at temperature of 80℃ or higher. When desiring to use the system at temperature of 80℃ or higher,

contact THK in advance.� If foreign matter adheres to the LM system, replenish the lubricant after cleaning the product. For available types of detergent,

contact THK .� When using the LM Guide with an inverted mount, breakage of the endplate due to an accident or the like may cause balls to fall

out and the LM block to come off from the LM rail and fall. In these cases, take preventive measures such as adding a safetymechanism for preventing such falls.

� When using the LM system in locations exposed to constant vibrations or in special environments such as clean rooms, vacuumand low/high temperature, contact THK in advance.

� When removing the LM block from the LM rail and then replacing the block, an LM block mounting/removing jig that facilitates suchinstallation is available. Contact THK for details.

� Storage� When storing the LM Guide, enclose it in a package designated by THK and store it in a horizontal orientation while avoiding high

temperature, low temperature and high humidity.

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