NB (Nippon Bearing) Catalogs

NB (Nippon Bearing) provides linear guides, ball screws and actuator modules for automation. Below you’ll find practical selection formulas and environmental considerations for reliable motion.

What you will find in the catalogs

• Linear guideways – rail sizes, carriage types, preload and accuracy.
• Ball screws & nuts – lead, diameter, dynamic capacity, backlash.
• Linear bearings & shafts – open/closed, recirculating, case‑hardened.
• Positioning tables and actuators with drive/control options.
• Mounting tolerances, lubrication and protective bellows.

How to select the right product

1. Operating conditions: load, speed, duty cycle and ambient temperature.
2. Environment: moisture, dust, chemicals, food‑grade or washdown needs.
3. Moments & rigidity: MX/MY/MZ loads, rail span and stiffness.
4. Dimensions: space constraints, shafts, bores and mounting interfaces.
5. Life & reliability: target service life, lubrication strategy and maintenance plan.
6. Compliance: applicable standards, certifications and industry requirements.

Key advantages

• Reliable performance under demanding industrial duty cycles.
• Interchangeable dimensions compliant with international standards.
• Material and coating options for corrosion, wear and noise reduction.
• Clear documentation to speed up maintenance and procurement.

Typical industries

Packaging & bottling, material handling, machine tools, agricultural equipment, steel & cement plants, mining & aggregates, automotive production lines and renewable energy systems.

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