The KBF and LMEF 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 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)
LMEF (KBF) Datenblatt
Type (Lintec)Nippon Bearingdr (mm)D (mm)L (mm)Df (mm)PCD (mm)Cdyn (N)Cstat (N)
LMEF5-UUKBF5-GUU512222820200260
LMEF8-UUKBF8-GUU816253224260400
LMEF10-UUKBF10-GUU1019294029370545
LMEF12-UUKBF12-GUU1222324232500780
LMEF16-UUKBF16-GUU1626364636580890
LMEF20-UUKBF20-GUU20324554438701360
LMEF25-UUKBF25-GUU25405862519901580
LMEF30-UUKBF30-GUU204768766215752730
LMEF40-UUKBF40-GUU406280988021704010
LMEF50-UUKBF50-GUU50751001129438007950
LMEF60-UUKBF60-GUU609012513411246909700
LMEF80-UUKBF80-GUU80120165164142730015900