Identification Number

The specification of Micro Linear Way LWL is specified by the

Standard type ： LWL
identification number, which consists of a model code, a size, ●
1 Series
Wide type ： LWLF
a part code, a preload symbol, a classification symbol,
interchangeable code and special supplemental codes.
Short ：C
●
2 Length of slide unit
Standard ： Non symbol

Example of identification number

Standard
Tapped track rail specification ： Non symbol, Y
Size 1 LWL 1 C1 R42 Y T0 Non-mounting hole type Applicable type and size are shown in Table 1.
track rail specification ： Non symbol
●
3 Structure
Wide type
Tapped track rail specification ： Non symbol
Size 2 or over LWLF C 6 C2 R120 T0 P /D Non-mounting hole type
track rail specification ：N

●
4 Size 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6

Table1 Type and size of Micro Linear Way LWL

Length of the Size
Series Material Structure slide unit Model code
1 2 3
1 Series
Short LWLC − − ○
Tapped track rail
specification LWL − ○ ○
Standard
2 Length of slide unit Model code type Stainless steel Standard
LWL … Y ○ − −
Non-mounting hole type LWL
track rail specification Standard ○ − −
3 Structure Size
Series Material Structure Length of the Model code
slide unit
4 6

4 Size Size Standard rail specification

Short LWLFC − ○
Standard LWLF ○ ○
Wide type Stainless steel
Short LWLFC … N − ○
5 Number of slide unit Tapped track rail
specification Standard LWLF … N − ○
Part code

6 Length of track rail

Indicate the number of slide units assembled on one
●
5 Number of slide unit C○
track rail.
Preload
7 Preload amount symbol

Indicate the length of track rail in mm. For standard and

8 Accuracy class Classification
symbol
●
6 Length of track rail R○ maximum lengths, see "Track rail length" in Table 15 on
page 15.

Supplemental Applicable preload for Micro Linear Way LWL is only To

9 Special specification code
●
7 Preload Clearance ： T0 preload.
It is zero or minimal amount of clearance.
Accuracy code is applicable for size 2 or over and not
High class ：H applicable for size 1. (No symbol)
●
8 Accuracy code
Precision class ：P For applicable accuracy, see Table 2 and Table 3 on
page 7.
Applicable special specifications are shown in Table 4 on
●
9 Special specifications /D, /E, /Ⅰ, /MN, /W ○, /Y ○ page 8.
Special specification is not applicable for size 1.

1N=0.102kgf=0.2248lbs.
5 1mm=0.03937inch 6
Accuracy Special Specifications
Accuracy of Micro Linear Way LWL is show in Table 2 and 3. Table 3 Accuracy of Micro Linear Way LWL Micro Linear Way LWL series with the special specifications
(for LWL2 and larger) shown in Table 4 are optionally available for various Specified track rail mounting hole positions /E
applications. When ordering, add any supplemental codes
onto the identification number. If a combination of special
Table 2 Accuracy of Micro Linear Way LWL
specifications is required (See Table 5), indicate the
(for LWL1-Y)
supplemental codes in alphabetical order. These optional
items can be combined to achieve further improvements in
performance.

Table 4 Applicable specifications The mounting hole positions of track rail can be specified by
specifying dimension E at the left end, which is the distance from the
Specifications Supplemental mounting hole nearest to the left end of the track rail to the left end
code
face of the track rail in sight of mark on the slide unit.
unit: mm
When ordering, add the dimension (in mm) after "/E". Dimension E
Classification (Symbol) Opposite reference surface arrangement /D
High Precision can be specified in a limited range. Consult for further
(H) (P) Specified rail mounting hole positions /E information.
Item

Dim. H tolerance ± 0.020 ± 0.010 Appending inspection sheet /Ⅰ

unit: mm
Dim N tolerance ± 0.025 ± 0.015 Without track rail mounting bolts (1) /MN With inspection sheet /Ⅰ
The inspection sheet recording dimensions H and N (See "Accuracy"),
Item Tolerance Matched sets to be used as an assembled group /W○
Dim. Variation of H (1) 0.015 0.007 dimensional variations of H and N, and parallelism in operation of the
Specified grease /Y ○ slide unit is attached to each set.
± 0.020 Dim. Variation of N (1) 0.020 0.010
Dim. H tolerance
Note(1): Applicable to sizes 4 and 6.
Dim. N1 and N2 tolerance ± 0.025 Parallelism in operation of C to A See Fig.1
Without track rail mounting bolts /MN
Parallelism in operation of D to B See Fig.1 Track rail mounting bolts are not appended.
(Applicable to sizes 4 and 6)
Note(1): It means the size variation between slide units mounted on the Table 5 Combination of special specifications
same track rail.
E −

Ⅰ ○ ○ Matched sets to be used as an assembled group /W

MN ○ ○ ○

W ○ − ○ ○

Y ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
D E Ⅰ MN W

Remark: In the table, the mark ○ indicates that this combination can be made.

Opposite reference surfaces arrangement
For two or more sets of Micro Linear Way LWL used on the same
/D plane, the dimensional variation of H of Micro Linear Way LWL is kept
within the specified range. The dimensional variation of dimension H
in matched sets in the same as that of single set. Indicate the number
of sets after "/W".

Specified grease /YCG /YCL /YBR /YNG

Fig. 1 Parallelism in operation of Micro
The type of pre-packed grease in the slide unit can be changed by a
Linear Way LWL (Size 2 or larger)
supplemental code.
●1 /YCG Low Dust Generation Grease for Clean Environment
CG2 is pre-packed.
●2 /YCL Low Dust Generation Grease for Clean Environment
CGL is pre-packed.
●3 /YBR MOLYKOTE BR-2 PLUS Grease (Dow Corning) is pre-
The reference mounting surface of track rail is made opposite to the packed.
standard side. The accuracy of dimension N including parallelism in ●4 /YNG No grease is pre-packed.
operation is the same with that of standard specification. Note: For sizes 2 and 4, only /YNG is applicable.

1N=0.102kgf=0.2248lbs.
7 1mm=0.03937inch 8
Load Rating and Life

Basic dynamic load rating C Life Dynamic equivalent load for rating life

The basic dynamic load rating is defined as a constant load The rating life of Micro Linear Way LWL series is obtained When a load is applied in a direction other than that of the
both in direction and magnitude under which a group of from the following calculation formula. basic dynamic load rating of Linear Way or a complex load is
identical Micro Linear Way LWL series are individually C 3 applied, the dynamic equivalent load must be calculated to
operated and 90% of those in the group can travel 50 × 103 m （ P ）…………………………………………………（1）
L ＝ 50
obtain the basic rating life. Obtain the downward and lateral
free from material damage due to rolling contact fatigue. conversion loads from the loads and moments in various
where, L ： Rating life, 103m
directions.
C ： Basic dynamic load rating, N
Basic static load rating C0 P ： Dynamic equivalent load, N F re ＝ k r F r +
C0 C
M0 + 0 MX …………………………
（4）
T0 TX
If the stroke length and the number or strokes per minute are
The basic static load rating is defined as a static load that C0
known, the life in hours must be calculated by the following F ae ＝ k a F a + MY ……………………………………（5）
gives a prescribed constant contact stress at the center of the TY
formula.
contact area between rolling elements and raceways where, Fre ： Downward conversion load, N
106L
receiving the maximum load. Lh ＝ ……………………………………………
（2） Fae ： Lateral conversion load, N
2Sn 1 × 60
It is the allowable limit load that permits normal rolling motion.
Fr ： Downward load, N
Generally, the basic static load rating is used in combination where, Lh ： Rating life in hours, hours
Fa ： Lateral load, N
with the static safety factor. S ： Stroke length mm
M0 ： T 0 moment, N・m
n 1 ： Number of strokes per minute cpm
MX ： T X moment, N・m
Static moment rating T0, TX, TY MY ： T Y moment, N・m
Static safety factor
k r, k a ：Conversion factor by load direction
The static moment rating is defined as a static moment load
Fig. 2 Direction of load rating (See Table 8)
(See Fig.3) that gives a prescribed constant contact stress at The static safety factor f S of Micro Linear Way LWL is given in
the center of the contact area between rolling elements and the following formula, and general values of this factor are C 0 ： Basic static load rating, N
raceways receiving the maximum load. shown in Table 6. T 0 ： T 0 static moment, N・m
The static moment rating is used in combination with the C T X ： T X static moment, N・m
static safety factor to give the limiting load for normal rolling f S ＝  0 ………………………………………………………（3）
P0 T Y ： T Y static moment, N・m
motion.
where, f S ： Static safety factor
C 0 ： Basic static load rating, N
Table 8 Conversion factor by load direction
P 0 ： Static equivalent load, N
Conversion factor
Condition
Table 6 Static safety factor kr ka

Fr ≧ 0 1
Operating conditions fS 0.84
Fr ＜ 0 1
Operation with vibration 3 ∼5
and/or shocks
High operating performance 2 ∼4
From the converted downward and lateral load, mean
equivalent dynamic load must be corrected by the following
Normal operation 1 ∼3
formula.
P ＝ XF re +Y F ae ……………………………………………
（6）

Load factor where, P ： Mean equivalent dynamic load, N

X,Y ：Mean equivalent dynamic load factor
Actual loads applied to the linear motion rolling guide (See Table 9)
sometimes exceed the theoretically calculated load due to F re ： Converted downward load, N
vibration and shocks caused by machine operation. The F ae ： Converted lateral load, N
actual life is calculated by multiplying the theoretical load by
the load factor indicated in Table 7.
Table 9 Mean equivalent dynamic load factor

Table 7 Load factor

Condition X Y

Conditions f W
｜F re｜≧｜F ae｜ 1 0.6

Smooth operation free from 1 ∼ 1.2 ｜F re｜＜｜F ae｜ 0.6 1

vibration and/or shocks
Fig. 3 Direction of static moment rating
Normal operation 1.2 ∼ 1.5

Operation with shock loads 1.5 ∼ 3

1N=0.102kgf=0.2248lbs.
9 1mm=0.03937inch 10
 Lubrication and Dust Precautions for Use
Protection
Static equivalent load for static safety factor ●
1 Mounting surface, reference mounting surface, and
general mounting structure
Quality lithium-soap base grease (MULTEMP PS No.2:
When a load is applied in a direction other than that of the To mount Micro Linear Way LWL, correctly fit the reference
KYODO YUSHI) is pre-packed in Micro Linear Way LWL.
basic static load rating of Linear Way or a complex load is mounting surfaces B and D (D1 or D2) of the slide unit and
The quality of any grease will gradually deteriorate as
applied, the static equivalent load must be calculated to track rail to the reference mounting surfaces of the table and
operating time passes. Therefore, periodic re-lubrication is
obtain the static safety factor. the bed, and then fix them tightly. (See Fig.5.3)
necessary. The re-lubrication interval varies depending on
From each directional load, converted load equal to In size 1, reference surfaces are available to both side of
the operating conditions of the rolling guides. A six months
downward or lateral is given by following formula. slide unit. (D1 and D2)
interval of generally recommended and, if the machine
Track rail of LWL1-Y can be mounted in lateral direction.
C0 C0 C operation consists of reciprocating motions with many cycles
P 0 ＝ k 0r｜F｜ ｜F｜
r + k 0a a + ｜M ｜
T0 0 + ｜M X｜+ T 0｜M ｜
TX Y …
（7） Two kinds of mounting methods can be chosen. (See Fig.5.1
Y and long strokes, re-lubrication every three months is
and 5.2)
where, P 0 ： Static equivalent load, N recommended.
The reference mounting surfaces B and D (D1 and D2) and
F r ： Downward load, N Micro Linear Way LWL does not have oil hole thus, grease
the mounting surfaces A and C of Micro Linear Way LWL are
F a ： Lateral load, N must be directly applied on the raceways of track rail. Fig. 5.2 Reference mounting surface and general
accurately finished by grinding. Stable and high accuracy
Miniature Grease Injector is available and please consult mounting structureⅡof LWL1···Y
M 0 ： T 0 moment, N・m liner motion can be obtained by finishing the mating mounting
if necessary.
M X ： T X moment, N・m surfaces of machines or equipment with high accuracy and
After grease is replenished, running in is performed and
M Y ： T Y moment, N・m correctly mounting the guide on these surfaces.
excess grease will be discharged from the inside of rolling
Reference mounting surfaces of slide unit and track rail are
k 0r, k 0a ：Conversion factor by load direction guide. Discharged grease must then be removed before
shown in Table 11.
(See Table 10) starting the operation. Low and stable friction can be
C 0 ： Basic static load rating, N obtained after ten to twenty times of manual strokes. It is
Table 11 Reference mounting surface of slide unit
T 0 ： T 0 static moment, N・m possible to reduce the amount of grease to make frictional
and track rail
T X ： T X static moment, N・m resistance lower. But careful attention is necessary to keep
minimum amount of lubricant strictly for the product safety. Model
T Y ： T Y static moment, N・m number Slide unit Track rail
Micro Linear Way LWL does not have end seals. When it is
used in places except clean environment, preparing dust
protection cover is recommended to avoid intruding harmful LWL1 −
Either side is possible.
dust and particles from outside. (See Fig.6.1)
Table 10 Conversion factor by load direction LWL1 … Y Opposite to mark.
(See Fig.6.1)
Conversion factor
Condition Opposite to Side surface above the Fig. 5.3 Reference mounting surface and general
k0r k0a LWL2 mark. mark (in the direction mounting structure of LWL2 or larger
or larger
(See Fig.6.2) of the arrow. See Fig.6.2)
Fr ≧ 0 1
0.84
Fr ＜ 0 1

Fig. 6.1 Reference mounting surface of LWL1

Fig. 5.1 Reference mounting surface and general

mounting structureⅠof LWL1···Y

Fig. 6.2 Reference mounting surface of

LWL2 or larger

1N=0.102kgf=0.2248lbs.
11 1mm=0.03937inch 12
 Mounting
●2 Female threads for mounting the slide unit and track Table 13 Shoulder height for the reference mounting ●1 When assembling two or more sets Table 14 Tightening torque of mounting bolts
rail are through holes. surface of track rail Use an assembly of slide unit and track rail as delivered Tightening torque N-m
If the fixing depth of the mounting bolts is too long, the bolts without changing the combination. Bolt size
Stainless steel bolt
will interfere with the slide unit or track rail, resulting in poor Matched sets to be used as an assembled group (Property division A2-70)
traveling accuracy and short life. The fixing depth of the Special specification products of matched sets (by
mounting bolts should be kept within the values shown in the supplemental code"/W") are delivered as a group in which M1 × 0.25 0.04

table of dimensions. Also, small head (less than 1.8mm) dimensional variations are specially controlled. Mount them M1.4 × 0.3 0.10
screw for precision equipment is recommended for mounting without mixing with the sets of another group.
M1.6 × 0.35 0.15
of size 1. ●2 Assembling a slide unit and a track rail
●3 The mounting bolts for track rail are not appended.
unit: mm When assembling Micro Linear Way LWL, correctly fit the M2 × 0.4 0.31
For sizes 2 and 3, prepare bolts with a fixing depth not groove of the slide unit mounted on a steel ball holder to the
Remark: Tightening torque for LWL1 is recommended to be 70 to 80% of
exceeding H4 shown in the dimension table. Shoulder height for track rail groove of the track rail, and then move the slide unit gently the values in the table.
Model number
●4 Corner radius and shoulder height of reference h2 from the steel ball holder to the track rail in parallel direction.
mounting surfaces Steel balls are not retained in Micro Linear Way, so using
LWL 1 … Y 2
It is recommended to make a relieved fillet at the corner of steel ball holder is necessary when re-assemble the slide unit
the mating reference mounting surface as shown in Fig.5.1 LWL 2 0.5 from the track rail.
and Fig. 5.2. For sizes 2 or larger, a steel ball holder is appended as an
LWLC 3, LWL 3 0.8
Table 12 and Table 13 show recommended shoulder height accessory. If a steel ball holder for size 1 is required, please
and radius of the reference mounting surfaces. LWLF 4 0.8 consult .
●3 Cleaning the mounting surfaces
LWLFC 6, LWLF 6 0.8
Table 12 Shoulder height for the reference mounting When mounting Micro Linear Way LWL, first clean all
surface of slide unit Remark: For LWL1, prepare the reference mounting surface not to mounting and reference mounting surfaces. (See Fig.7)
interference with slide unit. Remove burrs and blemishes from the reference mounting
surfaces and mounting surfaces of the machine using an oil-
●5 Multiple slide units mounted in close distance stone, etc., and then wipe the surfaces with clean cloth.
When using multiple slide units in close distance to each
other, actual load may be greater than the calculated load
depending on the mounting accuracy of the slide units on the
unit: mm mounting surfaces and the reference mounting surfaces of
the machines. It is suggested in such cases to assume a
Shoulder height for slide unit
Model number greater load than the calculated load.
h1
●6 Operating temperature

LWL 1
The maximum operating temperature is 120° C and a
1.3
continuous operation is possible at temperatures up to 100°C.
LWL 2 1 When the temperature exceeds 100°C, consult .
LWLC 3, LWL 3 1.2

LWLF 4 1.5
Fig. 7 Cleaning of mounting surfaces
LWLFC 6, LWLF 6 2

●4 Tightening torque of mounting bolts

The standard torque values for Micro Linear Way mounting
bolts are shown in Table 14. When machines or equipment
are subjected to serve vibration, shock, large fluctuating load,
or moment load, the bolts should be tightened with a torque
1.2 to 1.5 times higher than the standard torque values
shown. When the mating member material is cast iron or
aluminum, tightening torque should be lowered in accordance
with strength characteristics of the material.

1N=0.102kgf=0.2248lbs.
13 1mm=0.03937inch 14
Track Rail Lengths Mounting Bolts
Standard and maximum lengths of track rails of Micro Linear For Micro Linear Way LWL, fixing bolts for slide unit and
Way LWL are shown in Table 15. tapped track rail are available as shown in Table 16.1 and
Track rail in any length are also available. Simply indicate the Table 16.2.
necessary length of track rail in millimeter (mm) in the
identification number.
E-dimensions at both ends are the same unless otherwise
specified. To change these dimensions, specify the specified Table 16.1 Cross-recessed head cap screw for precision equipment
rail mounting hole positions (supplemental code "/E") of
special specification.

Table 15 Standard and maximum lengths of track rail unit: mm

Boundary dimension
Nominal size d
Pitch of screw P dk k l

M1 0.25 1.8 0.45 3, 4, 5

M1.4 0.3 2.5 0.8 2.5, 3, 4

M1.6 0.35 2.8 0.85 4, 5, 6

M2 0.4 3.5 1 3, 4, 5

Remark: They differ from appended track rail mounting bolt.

Table 16.2 Hexagon socket head bolt

unit: mm

Model number
LWL 1 … Y LWL 1 LWL 2 LWL 3 LWLF 4 LWLF 6
Item
単位 mm
unit: mm
18( 3) 18( − ) 32( 4) 30( 3) 40( 4) 60( 4)
30( 5) 30( − ) 40( 5) 40( 4) 60( 6) 90( 6) Boundary dimension
Nominal size d
Standard length L(n) 42( 7) 42( − ) 56( 7) 60( 6) 70( 7) 105( 7) Pitch of screw P dk k s t l
80(10) 80( 8) 80( 8) 120( 8)
100(10) 100(10) 150(10) M1.4 0.3 2.6 1.4 1.3 0.6 2.5, 3, 4

M1.6(1) 0.35 3 1.6 1.5 0.7 4, 5, 6

Mounting hole pitch F 6 − 8 10 10 15
M2(1) 0.4 3.8 2 1.5 1 3, 4, 5
E 3 − 4 5 5 7.5
Note(1): They conform to JIS 1176.
Over (Incl.) 2.5 − 2.5 3 3.5 4.5
Standard range of E
Under 5.5 − 6.5 8 8.5 12
104 150 180 240
Maximum length(1) 102 102
(200) (300) (300) (300)
Note(1): The track rails can be manufactured up to the maximum length shown in parentheses. If required, please consult .
Remarks: The above table shows representative model numbers but is applicable to all models of the same size.

1N=0.102kgf=0.2248lbs.
15 1mm=0.03937inch 16
 Micro Linear Way LWL
LWLC・LWL・LWLFC・LWLF

LWL 2
LWLC 3
LWL 3
LWL1 … Y

LWLF 4
LWLFC 6
LWLF 6
LWL1
Tapped track rail
LWLFC 6 … N
Holeless track rail LWLF 6 … N

Mass (Reference) Dimension of Dimension of slide unit mm Dimension of track rail mm Appended mounting Basic Basic Static moment rating
g assembly bolt for track rail dynamic static
mm load load
Model number mm rating(4) rating(4) Model number
C C0 T0 TX TY
Slide Track rail H N W h E F Bolt size × length
unit (per 100mm) H1 W2 L1 L2 L3 M1 × depth H2 H4 H5 M2 d3 d4
N N N・m N・m N・m

2.1 4.2 2.2 M1.4 1.1 3 6 M1×Ror M1.4×R(2)

LWL 1…Y 3.1 1.1 Through (Not appended) 0.07 0.09
LWL 1…Y
0.16 1.5 4 6.5 2 3.9 M1 × 0.9 1.2 1 − − 66.8 113 0.06
0.47 0.56
LWL 1 1.0 2.5 0.5 1.4 − − − − − − LWL 1
M1 M1×R(3) 0.54 0.64
LWL 2 0.9 2.8 3.2 0.7 2 6 12.4 4 8.8 M1.4 × 1.4 − 2 2 − − − − 4 8 (Not appended)
211 381 0.42 LWL 2
Through 2.9 3.4
0.39 0.47
LWLC 3 1.0 12 3.5 6.7 M1.6 × 1.3 251 361 0.58 LWLC 3
M1.6 M1.6 ×R(3) 2.9 3.4
5.3 4 1 2.5 8 − 2.6 2.6 − − − − 5 10 (Not appended)
Through 0.98 1.2
LWL 3 1.6 16 5.5 10.7 M2 × 1.3 353 587 0.94 LWL 3
5.9 7.0
Cross-recessed head screw 1.3 1.5
LWLF 4 2.1 6.8 4 1 3 10 17 6.5 11.9 M2 × 1.3 − 2.6 2.6 − − 1.8 2.8 0.75 5 10 for precision equipment 390 677 1.4 LWLF 4
M1.6 × 5 7.1 8.4

LWLFC 6 13 − 2.4 4 1.5 LWLFC 6

0.84 1.0
2.4 15 4.5 9.8 334 542 1.7
M3 Cross-recessed head 5.1 6.1
LWLFC 6 … N 12 − − − LWLFC 6 … N
Through screw for precision
4.5 1 3 12 M2 × 1.6 − 2.8 2.8 − 7.5 10 equipment
LWLF 6 13 − 2.4 4 1.5 M2 × 4 LWLF 6
1.8 2.2
3.4 20 8 14.6 443 813 2.5
M3 9.9 11.8
LWLF 6…N 12 − − − LWLF 6…N
Through
Note(1):Track rail lengths L are shown in Table 15.
(2):Bolt is required suit to mounting structure.
(3):Prepare track rail mounting bolts with a fixing depth less than H4.
(4):The directions of basic dynamic load rating (C), basic static load rating (C0) and static moment rating (T0, TX and TY) are shown in the sketches Example of identification number for assembled set
below. The upper values in the TX and TY column apply to one slide unit, and the lower values apply to two units in close contact.
Remarks:1. Steel parts are made of stainless steel. LWLFC 6 C2 R120 N T0 P /D
2. Steel balls are not retained. End seals are not attached.
3. For LWLF4, LWLFC6 and LWLF6, stainless cross-recessed head screw for precision equipment is appended for fixing track rail. Please
indicate supplemental code /MN if unnecessary. Model code Preload amount Special specification
LWL T 0 ： Clearance Opposite reference surfaces
Size arrangement / D
LWL … Y
LWLC
LWLF Number of slide unit Accuracy class
LWLF … N (Two slide units)
LWLFC No symbol（for LWL1）
LWLFC … N H ： High
Length of track rail (120mm)
P ： Precision

1N=0.102kgf=0.2248lbs.
17 1mm=0.03937inch 18