The KB-OP and LME-OP 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 upon 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)
LME10UU-OPKB10UU-OPR060231010101929372549
LME12UU-OPKB12UU-OPR060201210KB12PP122232510784
LME16UU-OPKB16UU-OPR060201610KB16PP162636578892
LME20UU-OPKB20UU-OPR060202010KB20PP2032458621370
LME25UU-OPKB25UU-OPR060202510KB25PP2540589801570
LME30UU-OPKB30UU-OPR060203010KB30PP30476815702740
LME40UU-OPKB40UU-OPR060204010KB40PP40628021604020
LME50UU-OPKB50UU-OPR060205010KB50PP507510038207940
LME60UU-OPKB60UU-OPR060206010609012547009800
LME80UU-OPKB80UU-OPR06020801080120165735016000