The basic design comprises the M/V guideway pair and angled flat cages containing needle rollers or cylindrical rollers and is a linear locating bearing. The guideways are supplied in grades Q2, Q6 and Q10.
The cages are made from metal or plastic. Metal cages are suitable for more demanding conditions such as high acceleration, high temperatures and where the ends of the cage are exposed at some point in operation. Plastic cages are particularly economical for simple operating conditions.
Accessories include end pieces for the guideways and wipers to protect the raceways against contamination.