With the first linear guideways conceived and developed by SCHNEEBERGER over 50 years ago, the foundation was
established for the worldwide linear technology of today. Their original guidelines for the design of linear
guideways defined the criteria for bearing load capacity, reliability, shape and form, and theyre quickly adapted by
the industry, still serving as today's standard.
As a company specializing in linear technology - specifically linear bearings and linear guidance systems - they
use the most modern manufacturing techniques to produce cutting edge linear motion products including: cross
roller bearings, ball bearings, frictionless tables, miniature guideways, multi-axes positioning systems and
stages, profiled guideways, automation modules/actuators, linear guides, recirculating units, and ballscrews.
SCHNEEBERGER highly qualified employees manufacture SCHNEEBERGER products in Switzerland and Germany for over
4,000 customers all over the world. They are proud to be ISO 9001 certified manufacturers of linear technology
products.
LINEAR BEARINGS
SCHNEEBERGER linear bearings are renowned for high accuracy, reliability and excellent operating characteristics.
A wide range of differing guides is available which, according to the application, may be fitted with balls,
needles or rollers. This large selection of guides and rolling elements permits the user to select the optimum
guidance concept. By employing SCHNEEBERGER linear bearings the user can call on experience and technical
knowledge accumulated and extended over decades.
For over forty years, there has been ongoing development of linear bearings by a team of engineers at
SCHNEEBERGER. Recently, SCHNEEBERGER developed the new FORMULA-S Cage Assist Solution for applications that are
susceptible to high accelerations/decelerations. Designers can still use crossed-roller bearings even in linear
motor driven axes as "Cage Creep" is no longer a factor in the design of high dynamic motion systems.
MINIATURE GUIDEWAYS
The new MINIRAIL series, a two-row miniature guideway, is ideal for those applications that require precision
movement in a small yet robust package. The four-point contact and two-row design consistently provide accurate
positioning and high precision. The innovative ball-retainer design simplifies handling of the guideway during
assembly. Carriages can be assembled or removed from the rail without losing the stainless steel balls.
The MINIRAIL series includes sizes 7, 9, 12, 15 and 14, 18, 24, 42 with guideway lengths up to 980 mm. Two
preload and accuracy classes are available and product dimensions conform to DIN 645-2.
Profiled Guideways
MONORAIL MR (Roller Guideway)
The remarkable benefits of the MONORAIL MR include: High rigidity, excellent dynamic and static load carrying
capacity, outstanding running smoothness and total enclosure of the carriage. The highly rigid MONORAIL MR also
provides improved vibration behavior, smaller vibration amplitudes and thus extends tool life.
MONORAIL BM (Ball Guideway)
The MONORAIL BM, with few but optimally designed components, provides outstanding running characteristics due to
the small number of transitions in the ball tracks. Low friction values, little pulsation, and high traveling
speeds distinguish this guideway as an ideal and economical choice for a variety of applications.
LINEAR GUIDANCE SYSTEMS - FRICTIONLESS TABLES (SLIDES) AND POSITIONING SYSTEMS
With a direct focus on applications that require high speed, high accuracy, vacuum compatibility, and smooth
motion, SCHNEEBERGER entered the systems business with specific concentration in expert project management. With
project team members that possess strong backgrounds in manufacturing, assembly, and logistics, a thorough
investigation into each application and given specs is completed before providing a solution. The comprehensive
standard program extends from simple frictionless tables to customized multi-axis systems. they produce the bearings,
machine most of the components on their own, purchase motors, drivers, controllers and encoders, as well as perform
the integration and test phases. The numerous options such as covers, measuring systems etc. permits the user to
find the most suitable solution for most linear guidance system application.
ADVANCED MEASURING SYSTEM (AMS 3.0)
The concept of integrating a linear magnetic scale into a precision linear motion guide was invented by Schneeberger
and applied to its Monorail series of high-capacity, high-stiffness roller guides. This combination technology
allows for drop-in replacement and provides a cost-saving alternative to linear glass scales. Built upon the same
technology that Schneeberger first introduced to the industry in 1992, the newest Advanced Measuring System (AMS),
Generation 3.0, includes a hard cover band that protects the magnetic scale from accidental physical damage that
could lead to signal decay. In addition, AMS 3.0 uses new, wear-free ceramic sliding elements on the electronic
scanning head for long-term protection against contamination.
