The KBF..W and LMEF..L linear ball bearings are among the series commonly used in Europe. They differ in dimensions from the types used in the USA and Asia. Linear ball bearings in Asia are mostly sold under the designations SMF and LMF (metric dimensions).
In the Americas, linear ball bearings are sold under the designation SWF (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)
Type (Lintec)Cstat (N)Nippon Bearingdr (mm)D (mm)L (mm)Df (mm)t (mm)PCD (mm)Cdyn (N)
LMEF3-LUU2103719193,513138
LMEF4-LUU2544823203,514176
LMEF5-LUU4125102825517263
LMEF6-LUU529KBF6-GWUU6123528520324
LMEF8-LUU800KBF8-GWUU8164632524420
LMEF10LUU1100KBF10-GWUU10195740629588
LMEF12LUU1565KBF12-GWUU12226142632810
LMEF16LUU1800KBF16-GWUU16266846636920
LMEF20LUU2750KBF20-GWUU203280548431380
LMEF25LUU3150KBF25-GWUU2540112628511600
LMEF30LUU5500KBF30-GWUU30471237610622550
LMEF40LUU8100KBF40-GWUU40621519813803450
LMEF50LUU15950KBF50-GWUU507519211213946100
LMEF60LUU20000KBF60-GWUU6090209134131127600