The KB and LME linear ball bearings are among the series commonly used in Europe. They differ in their dimensions from the types used in the USA and Asia. Linear ball bearings in Asia are mostly sold under the designations SM and LM (metric dimensions). In the Americas, linear ball bearings are sold under the designation SW (inch dimensions).

The following images provide an overview of the linear ball bearings commonly used in Europe.

  • Outer shell material: Plastic cage with inserted raceway segments made of 100Cr6 (1.3505)
  • Cage material: Plastic
  • Balls: 100Cr6 (1.3505)
  • Seal: Nitrile rubber

Options available on request

  • Chrome-plated raceway segments
  • Nickel-plated raceway segments
  • Rust-resistant balls (1.4125)
  • Without seal
  • With one seal (U)
LB-Linearkugellager-LME
Type (Lintec)Nippon BearingBoschrexrothINAd (mm)D (mm)L (mm)Cdyn (N)Cstat (N)
LME3UUKB3UUR060030300–371069105
LME4UUKB4UUR060030400–481288127
LME5UUKB5UUR060230510–51222206265
LME8UUKB8UUR060230810–81625265402
LME10UUKB10UUR060231010–101929372549
LME12UUKB12UUR060201210KB12PP122232510784
LME16UUKB16UUR060201610KB16PP162636578892
LME20UUKB20UUR060202010KB20PP2032458621370
LME25UUKB25UUR060202510KB25PP2540589801570
LME30UUKB30UUR060203010KB30PP30476815702740
LME40UUKB40UUR060204010KB40PP40628021604020
LME50UUKB50UUR060205010KB50PP507510038207940
LME60UUKB60UUR060206010–609012547009800
LME80UUKB80UUR060208010–80120165735016000