The following are common problems and resolvent in using linear guides:
● First, the noise problem
Cause:
The improper installation of the guide rail leads to the uneven gap between the guide rail and the slider, and the friction noise is generated during operation.
There are impurities, dust or oil on the surface of the guide rail, which affects the smooth operation of the slider and produces noise.
The balls or rollers inside the slider are damaged, and abnormal noise is produced during operation.
Solutions:
Reinstall the guide rails to ensure the installation accuracy and make the gap even.
Clean the surface of the rails to remove impurities, dust and oil.
Replace damaged balls or rollers.
● Second, the problem of accuracy degradation
○ Cause:
The guide rails wear out after long-term use, resulting in a decrease in accuracy.
The guide rail is hit or vibrated by external force, which deforms the guide rail and affects the accuracy.
The installation foundation is not firm, which causes the guide rail to shake during operation, which affects the accuracy.
○ Solutions:
Regularly check the wear and tear of the guide rail, and replace the seriously worn guide rail in time.
Protect the guide rails from external force impacts and vibrations, and if necessary, take protective measures.
Ensure that the installation foundation is firm, and if it is loose, it should be reinforced in time.
● Third, the slider freeze problem
○ Cause:
Foreign objects such as iron filings, dust, etc., enter the inside of the slider, resulting in jamming.
Poor lubrication increases the friction between the slider and the guide rail, resulting in jamming.
The guide rails are deformed or damaged, making it impossible for the slider to run smoothly.
○ Solutions:
Clean the foreign matter inside the slider and keep the slider clean.
Add lubricating oil regularly to ensure good lubrication.
Check whether the guide rail is deformed or damaged, and replace it in time if there is a problem.
● Fourth, the problem of life shortening
○ Cause:
Overload use, exceeding the load-bearing capacity of the guide rail, resulting in shortened life.
Harsh environment, such as high temperature, high humidity, corrosive gas, etc., affects the service life of the guide rail.
Improper maintenance, failure to clean, lubricate and inspect the rails in a timely manner.
○ Solutions:
Use according to the load-bearing capacity of the guide rail to avoid overload.
Improve the use environment and take protective measures, such as installing protective covers, using high-temperature and corrosion-resistant materials, etc.
Strengthen maintenance, regularly clean, lubricate and inspect the guide rails, and find and solve problems in time.