STAR – Ball Rail Systems

Miniature version

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Ball Rail Systems Standard Ball Rail Systems

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Product Overview 4
General Technical Data and Calculations 6
Mounting Instructions 13
Runner Blocks 14
– Dimensions and Part Numbers 14
Guide Rails 16
– Dimensions and Part Numbers 16
Wide Runner Blocks 18
– Dimensions and Part Numbers 18
Wide Guide Rails 20
– Dimensions and Part Numbers 20
Start-up and Maintenance 22

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Product Overview
The Miniature version of the STAR Ball Rail System has been developed
specifically for the precision engineering sector, i.e. for the production
of optical or electronic data processing devices, where rolling-element
linear motion guideways of extremely compact dimensions and high
load capacity are required.

The linear motion guideways have equal load capacities in all four
major directions of load application.

High load capacity in all directions of load application,

including moments about all axes, due to construction
with the largest possible ball size

As from size 15 with lube nipple

on the end face and relubrication
facility on the side

Size 15

Size 9/M3

Low friction

All steel parts made of rust and acid resistant

material similar to DIN 17230 / EN 10088

CAD files available on CD-ROM

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 Size 15 B

Accuracy classes P, H and N

Built-in lube ports

Smooth running due to optimized ball

recirculation and precise track geometry

Built-in ball retention for safe shipping

and ease of mounting

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General Technical Data and Calculations
Definition of dynamic load The radial loading of constant magnitude of 105 m meters distance traveled
capacity and direction which a linear rolling bearing (to DIN 636 Part 2).
can theoretically endure for a nominal life

Definition of static load The static loading in the direction of load Note:
capacity which corresponds to a calculated stress With this contact stress, a permanent total
of 4200 MPa at the center of the most deformation of the rolling element and
heavily loaded rolling-element/raceway the raceway will occur at the contact point
(rail) contact with a ball conformity of corresponding to approx. 0.0001 times the
≤ 0.52, and 4600 MPa with a ball con- rolling element diameter (to DIN 636 Part 2).
formity of ≥ 0.6.

Definition and calculation The calculated service life which an indi- attain with a 90% probability, with con-
of the nominal life vidual linear rolling bearing, or a group of temporary, commonly used materials and
apparently identical rolling element bearings manufacturing quality under conventional
operating under the same conditions, can operating conditions (to DIN 636 Part 2).

Calculate the nominal life L or Lh according

to formulas (1), (2) or (3):
Nominal life with constant speed
C 3 L = nominal life (m)
5
(1) L=( ) · 10 Lh = nominal life (h)
F C = dynamic load capacity (N)
F = equivalent load (N)
(2) Lh = L s = length of stroke (m)
2 · s · n · 60 n = stroke repetition rate (min-1)
(complete cycles/min.)

Nominal life with variable speed

L L = nominal life (m)
(3)
Lh = Lh = nominal life (h)
60 · vm vm = average speed (m/min)
(4) v1, v2...vn = discrete speed steps (m/min)
t1· v1 + t2 · v2 + ... + tn · vn t1, t2...tn = percentage of stroke
vm =
100 covered at v1, v2...vn (%)

Equivalent dynamic load on If the bearing is subject to variable loads,

bearing for calculation of the equivalent dynamic load F must be
calculated according to formula (5):
service life
– with variable load on bearing

3 3 q1 3 q 3 q
(5) F1 = F1 · + F2 · 2 + ... + Fn · n
100 100 100

F = equivalent load (N)

F1,F2 . . . Fn = discrete load steps (N)
q1,q2 . . . qn = percentage of stroke
covered under F1,F2 . . . Fn (%)

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– with combined load on bearing
F = equivalent dynamic load (N)
The equivalent dynamic load F resulting FV = external dynamic load,
from combined vertical and horizontal (6) F = |FV| + |FH| vertical (N)
loads is calculated according to formula FH = external dynamic load,
(6): horizontal (N)

Note: Note
FV
The structure of the Ball Rail System If FV and FH involve several different load
permits this simplified calculation. levels, they have to be calculated separately
using formula (5).
FH
An external load acting at an angle on the
runner block is to be broken down into its
FV and FH components and these values then
used in formula (6).

– with combined load in combination

with a moment F = equivalent dynamic load (N)
FV, FH = external dynamic loads (N)
|M| M = dynamic moment (Nm)
With a combined external load – vertical (7) F = |FV| + |FH| + C ·
and horizontal – in conjunction with a Mt C = dynamic load capacity * (N)
Mt = permissible dyn. moment * (Nm)
moment, calculate the equivalent dynamic
* see tables
load F according to formula (7):
Formula (7) applies only when using a M Note
single rail.
If FV and FH involve several different load
levels, they have to be calculated separately
FV using formula (5).
FH An external load acting at an angle on the
runner block is to be broken down into its
FV and FH components and these values then
used in formula (7).

Equivalent static load on

F0 = equivalent static load (N)
bearing FV0, FH0, = external static loads (N)
|M0|
With a combined external static load – (8) F0 = |FV0| + |FH0| + C0 · M M0 = static moment (Nm)
vertical and horizontal – in conjunction t0 C0 = static load capacity * (N)
with a static moment, calculate the Mt0 = permissible static moment * (Nm)
equivalent static load F0 according to * see tables
formula (8):
The equivalent static load F0 must not M0 Note
exceed the static load capacity C0. An external load acting at an angle on the
Formula (8) applies only when using runner block is to be broken down into its
FV0 FV0 and FH0 components and these values
a single rail.
FH0 then used in formula (8).

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Technical Data
Speed Speeds of up to 5 m/s are possible. Service
life is limited by wear of plastic parts.
vmax = 3 m/s

Acceleration Only with preloaded systems

amax = 250 m/s2 With non-preloaded systems:
amax = 50 m/s2

Temperature resistance tmax = 100 oC

Accuracy classes and their

tolerances (µm)
STAR Ball Rail Systems in miniature
version are offered in three different
accuracy classes.
H II P1

II P1
A3

II P1

Accuracy Dimensional Max. difference in dimensions

classes tolerance (µm) H and A3 on the same rail
H A3 ∆ H, ∆ A3 (µm)
P ± 10 ± 10 7
H ± 20 ± 20 15
N ± 30 ± 30 20

1) In dimensions H and ∆ H, the middle of Measured

the runner block is calculated from the at middle of
runner block1): For any block/rail combination For different runner blocks at
mean of the two measuring points at any position on rail same position on rail
shown.

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Parallelism offset P1
of the Ball Rail System in
service
25
N

Parallelism offset P1 (µm)

20

15 H

10

5 P

0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Rail length (mm)

Parallelism of the installed

rails
measured on the guide rails and
on the runner blocks
II P1

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Size Parallelism offset P1 (mm)

Clearance Preload

7 0.004 0.002
9/M3 0.005 0.002
9/M2 0.005 0.002
12 0.008 0.004
15 0.017 0.008
20 0.025 0.016

9/M3 B 0.010 0.004

12 B 0.014 0.006
15 B 0.018 0.011

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Technical Data
Vertical offset
Permissible vertical offset in
transverse direction S1
The permissible vertical offset S1
includes the tolerance for dimension H S1
(see accuracy classes).

S1 = Permissible vertical offset (mm)

S1 = a · Y a = Distance between guide rails (mm)
Y = Design factor

Design factor Preload class

Clearance Preload

Y 3.0 · 10-4 1.5 · 10-4

Permissible vertical offset in

longitudinal direction S2
The permissible vertical offset S2 S2
includes the tolerance “max difference
of dimension H on the same rail” ∆ H
(see accuracy classes).

S2 = Permissible vertical offset (mm)

S2 = b · 7 · 10-5 b = Distance between guide rails (mm)

Preloading and clearance

Accuracy class
P H N
Preload class 1 1 9 9
Preload ~0 to ~0 to ~0 to Moderate
and clearance moderate moderate moderate clearance to
preload preload clearance moderate
preload

Markings on runner block and

guide rail Accuracy class

Part number

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Rigidity of the Miniature Ball
Rail System when preloaded
Runner Block 0442-
50
Standard
Runner block mounted with 4 screws, 40

Elastic deflection δel. (µm)

screw strength class 12.9
30
12
1. Down load 15
20

9/M3
10 7 9/M2

0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500

Load F (N)

2. Lift-off load

50

40
Elastic deflection δel. (µm)

9/M2 12
15
30

9/M3
20

7
10

0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500

Load F (N)

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Technical Data
Friction and seals Size Frictional drag of runner blocks (without seals)

The total frictional drag of the runner

with clearance with preload
block is the sum of the frictional drag of (N) (N)
the runner block and the frictional drag
7 < 0.1 < 0.1
of the seals (see tables on right).
9/M3 < 0.1 < 0.1
9/M2 < 0.1 < 0.1
12 < 0.1 < 0.2
The runner blocks are equipped with 15 < 0.2 < 0.3
low-friction seals as standard. 201) < 0.2 < 0.3
Part numbers: 044.-...-01
(see “Part numbers for runner blocks” 9/M3 B1) < 0.2 < 0.3
tables) 12 B1) < 0.2 < 0.3
15 B1) < 0.2 < 0.3
Special versions: 1) In preparation.
Runner blocks are also available with
N seals (excellent wiping action)
Part numbers: 044.-...-00
(otherwise as in “Part numbers for
runner blocks” tables)
Size Frictional drag of seals
Sizes 15, 20, 9/M3 B, 12 B and 15 B
have additional longitudinal seals for
Low-friction seal (-01) N seal (-00)
full sealing. (N) (N)

7 ~0 0.1
9/M3 ~0 0.5
9/M2 ~0 0.5
12 ~0 0.9
15 ~0 1.2
201) ~0 In preparation

9/M3 B1) ~0 In preparation

12 B1) ~0 In preparation
15 B1) ~0 In preparation
1) In preparation.

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Mounting Instructions
Reference edges, corner radii,
screw sizes and tightening
torques
r2 O5

Size 7
N8

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h2

h1

r1
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*Undercut optional

O3

Size h1 r1 h2 r2 O5 O3 N8
max. max. ISO 47621) ISO 47621)
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) 4 pcs. (rail) (mm)
7 1.2 -0.1 0.1* 2.2 0.3 M2x5 M2x5 3.0
9/M3 1.5 -0.2 0.3 2.5 0.3 M3x8 M3x8 5.0
9/M2 1.5 -0.2 0.3 2.5 0.3 M2x6 M2x6 4.0
12 2.5 -0.5 0.3 3.5 0.5 M3x8 M3x8 5.0
15 2.8 -0.5 0.5 4.5 0.5 M3x8 M3x10 4.5
20 6.3 -0.5 0.5 6.5 0.5 M4x12 M5x14 6.5

9/M3 B 1.8 -0.2 0.3 2.5 0.3 M3x8 M3x8 5.5

12 B 2.8 -0.5 0.5 3.0 0.4 M3x8 M4x10 4.5
15 B 2.8 -0.5 0.5 4.5 0.5 M4x10 M4x12 6.0
1) Formerly DIN 912

Tightening torques of the

mounting screws M2 M3 M4 M5
A2-70 0.35 1.1 2.0 3.9
Nm
12.9 0.50 2.1 4.6 9.5

Note on assembly
The runner block is supplied on a plastic
mandrel.
• Position the runner block complete with
mandrel at the head of the rail and push
on: the mandrel will thus be pushed out
of the runner block.
When removing the runner block, carry out
the above operations in reverse sequence.

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Runner Blocks
Miniature runner blocks
0442-

All steel parts are made of rust and acid

resistant material similar to DIN 17230 /
EN 10088.
Runner blocks are supplied on mandrels.

Part numbers for runner blocks Size Accuracy Part numbers for runner blocks
class
Standard seals: low-friction seals.
Clearance Preload
Part numbers: 0442-...-01 (see table)
9 1
Special versions: P – 0442-712-01
Runner blocks are also available: 7 H 0442-793-01 0442-713-01
– with N seals N 0442-794-01 –
P – 0442-812-01
(excellent wiping action).
9/M3 H 0442-893-01 0442-813-01
Sizes 15 and 20 have additional N 0442-894-01 –
longitudinal seals for full sealing. P – 0442-912-01
Part numbers: 0442-...-00 9/M2 H 0442-993-01 0442-913-01
(otherwise as per table) N 0442-994-01 –
P – 0442-212-01
– without basic lubrication for individual 12 H 0442-293-01 0442-213-01
lubrication. N 0442-294-01 –
- with N seals and longitudinal seals P – 0442-512-01
Part numbers: 0442-...-40 15 H 0442-593-01 0442-513-01
(otherwise as per table) N 0442-594-01 –
- with low-friction seals P – 0442-012-01
Part numbers: 0442-...-41 201) H 0442-093-01 0442-013-01
(otherwise as per table) N 0442-094-01 –
1) In preparation
Take frictional drag of the respective
seals into account.
See chapter “Technical Data”, section
“Friction and seals”.

Note on dynamic load capacities and Ordering example 1: Ordering example 3:

moments (see table) Runner block size 12, accuracy class P, Runner block size 15, accuracy class H,
The dynamic load capacities and moments preloaded, standard seals preloaded, N seals and longitudinal seals,
are based on 100,000 m travel. Ordering data: 0442-212-01 no basic lubrication
However, a travel of just 50,000 m is often Ordering data: 0442-513-40
taken as a basis. Ordering example 2:
If this is the case, for comparison Runner block size 7, accuracy class H, Ordering example 4:
purposes: clearance, N seals Runner block size 9/M3, accuracy class N,
Multiply values C , Mt and ML from the clearance, standard seals, no basic lubri-
Ordering data: 0442-793-00
STAR table by 1.26. cation
Ordering data: 0442-894-41

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 A

S2 B

V1 N3
H1
H

A3
A2

4 lube ports Size 7 to 12

E1

B2
Funnel-type lube nipple

B1 E2

Size 15, 20

Dimensions (mm)
Size A A2 A3 B B1 B2 H H1 V1 E1 E2 N3 S2

7 17 7 5.0 24.0 14.5 – 8 6.5 2.0 12 8 2.5 M2

9/M3 20 9 5.5 31.0 20.7 – 10 8.0 2.8 15 10 3.5 M3
9/M2 20 9 5.5 31.0 20.7 – 10 8.0 2.8 15 13 2.5 M2
12 27 12 7.5 34.8 21.6 – 13 10.0 3.3 20 15 3.5 M3
15 32 15 8.5 43.0 27.2 46 16 12.0 4.7 25 20 4.0 M3
20 46 20 8.0 66.0 45.1 69 25 17.5 7.0 38 38 6.0 M4

Weight Load capacities (N) Moments (Nm)

Size Runner blocks C1) C01) Mt2) Mt02) ML2) ML02)

(g) dyn. stat. dyn. stat. dyn. stat.
7 9 860 1400 3.1 5.1 1.9 3.2
9/M3 16 1180 2100 5.4 9.6 3.6 6.4
9/M2 16 1180 2100 5.4 9.6 3.6 6.4
12 33 2310 3470 13.7 20.6 7.9 11.8
15 47 4200 6260 31.2 46.3 18.3 27.0
20 177 7900 12230 81.4 126.0 51.7 80.0

1) Calculated values conforming to DIN 636 Part 2

2) Calculated values (based on C, C0)

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Guide Rails
Miniature guide rails
0445-

Guide rails are made of rust and acid

resistant material similar to DIN 17230 /
EN 10088.

Special versions:
Guide rails size 9/M3 to 20 are also
available with Rail Seal cover strip.
Part numbers:
0445-.6.-..
(otherwise as per table)

Part numbers for guide rails Size Accuracy Part numbers for guide rails
class
Part number, Length L (mm)

P 0445-702-31,....
7 H 0445-703-31,....
N 0445-704-31,....
P 0445-802-31,....
9/M3 H 0445-803-31,....
N 0445-804-31,....
P 0445-902-31,....
9/M2 H 0445-903-31,....
N 0445-904-31,....
P 0445-202-31,....
12 H 0445-203-31,....
N 0445-204-31,....
P 0445-502-31,....
15 H 0445-503-31,....
N 0445-504-31,....
P 0445-002-31,....
201) H 0445-003-31,....
N 0445-004-31,....
1) In preparation

Recommended rail lengths

L = rail length (mm)
L = nB · T – 4 T = hole spacing (mm)
nB = number of holes

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Dimensions and weights

H2
N6
A2 S5

T1 T

L ± 0.5 mm

Guide rail:
Position tolerance of the mounting holes for
- rail length up to 500 mm ø 0.3

- rail length up to 1000 mm ø up to 0.6, increasing in linear proportion

Dimensions (mm) Weight

Size A2 H2 N6 D S5 T1min T Lmax1) g/100 mm
7 7 4.7 2.2 4.3 2.5 2.5 15 1000 22
9/M3 9 5.5 2.2 6.0 3.5 3.5 20 1000 33
9/M2 9 5.5 2.5 4.5 2.5 2.5 20 1000 33
12 12 7.8 3.0 6.0 3.5 3.5 25 1000 61
15 15 9.5 4.7 6.0 3.5 4.5 40 1000 97
20 20 15.0 6.5 9.5 6.0 6.5 60 1100 211
1) For rail lengths longer than Lmax factory-made mating sections are joined end-to-end.

Ordering examples ☞ If no T1 is specified by the customer, The rail lengths were calculated using the
both ends of the guide rail will be formula for recommended rail lengths.
identical.

Example 1 (up to Lmax): Example 2 (up to Lmax Example 3 (over Lmax):

Guide rail size 12, accuracy class P, with cover strip): Guide rail size 12, accuracy class N,
recommended rail length 771 mm Guide rail size 12 with cover strip, recommended rail length 1271 mm,
(30 · T, number of holes nB = 31, accuracy class P, recommended rail length 2 sections
T1 is identical at both ends of the 771 mm (30 · T, number of holes nB = 31, (50 · T, number of holes nB = 51,
guide rail) T1 at one end of guide rail = 3.5 mm) T1 is identical at both ends of the
Ordering data: 0445-202-31,771 mm Ordering data: composite guide rail)
0445-262-31,771 mm, T1 = 3.5 mm Ordering data: 0445-204-32,1271 mm
(At the other end of the guide rail
T1 = 17.5 mm for production reasons.) Number of sections

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Wide Runner Blocks
Miniature runner blocks
9/M3 B
0443-
12 B
wide
All steel parts are made of rust and acid
resistant material similar to DIN 17230 /
EN 10088.
Runner blocks are supplied on mandrels

15 B

Part numbers for runner blocks Size Accuracy Part numbers for runner blocks
class
Standard seals: low-friction seals.
Clearance Preload
Part numbers: 0443-...-01 (see table)
9 1
Special versions: P – 0443-812-01
Runner blocks are also available: 9/M3 B1) H 0443-893-01 0443-813-01
– with N seals N 0443-894-01 –
P – 0443-212-01
(excellent wiping action) and additional
12 B1) H 0443-293-01 0443-213-01
longitudinal seals for full sealing. N 0443-294-01 –
Part numbers: 0443-...-00 P – 0443-512-01
(otherwise as per table) 15 B1) H 0443-593-01 0443-513-01
N 0443-594-01 –
– without basic lubrication for individual
lubrication. 1) In preparation
- with N seals and longitudinal seals
Part numbers: 0443-...-40
(otherwise as per table)
- with low-friction seals
Part numbers: 0443-...-41
(otherwise as per table)
Take frictional drag of the respective
seals into account.
See chapter “Technical Data”, section
“Friction and seals”.

Note on dynamic load capacities and Ordering example 1: Ordering example 3:

moments (see table) Runner block size 12 B, accuracy class P, Runner block size 15 B, accuracy class H,
The dynamic load capacities and moments preloaded, standard seals preloaded, N seals and longitudinal seals,
are based on 100,000 m travel. Ordering data: 0443-212-01 no basic lubrication
However, a travel of just 50,000 m is often Ordering data: 0443-513-40
taken as a basis. Ordering example 2:
If this is the case, for comparison Runner block size 12 B, accuracy class H, Ordering example 4:
purposes: clearance, N seals Runner block size 9/M3 B, accuracy class N,
Multiply values C , Mt and ML from the clearance, standard seals, no basic lubri-
Ordering data: 0443-293-00
STAR table by 1.26. cation
Ordering data: 0443-894-41

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 A B2
S2 Funnel-type lube nipple
V1
N3
H1
H

A3
A2 A
V1 S2
N3
H H1

A3
E1 A2

E1

B1 E2 B B1 E2 B

Size 15 B Size 9/M3 B,

12 B

Dimensions (mm)
Size A A2 A3 B B1 B2 H H1 V1 E1 E2 N3 S2

9/M3 B 30 18 6.0 39.0 26.0 – 12 9.0 2.8 21 12 3.2 M3

12 B 40 24 8.0 44.5 30.0 – 14 10.0 3.3 28 15 4.0 M3
15 B 60 42 9.0 55.5 38.6 58.5 16 12.0 4.7 45 20 4.5 M4

Weight Load capacities (N) Moments (Nm)

Size Runner blocks C1) C01) Mt2) Mt02) ML2) ML02)

(g) dyn. stat. dyn. stat. dyn. stat.
9/M3 B 26 1920 3330 15.9 27.6 7.4 12.9
12 B 51 3200 5340 37.9 63.2 14.3 23.9
15 B 110 5285 8610 107.0 174.0 30.0 49.0

1) Calculated values conforming to DIN 636 Part 2

2) Calculated values (based on C, C0)

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Wide Guide Rails
Miniature guide rails
0455-
wide
Mounting hole pattern size 9/M3 B, 12 B:
– single row
Mounting hole pattern size 15 B:
– double row
Guide rails are made of rust and acid
resistant material similar to DIN 17230 /
EN 10088.
Size 9/M3 B, 12 B
Special version:
All wide guide rails are also available with
Rail Seal cover strip.
Part numbers:
0455-.6.-..
Size 15 B
(otherwise as per table)

Part numbers Size Accuracy Part numbers for wide guide rails
class
Part number, Length L (mm)

P 0455-802-31,....
9/M3 B1) H 0455-803-31,....
N 0455-804-31,....
P 0455-202-31,....
12 B1) H 0455-203-31,....
N 0455-204-31,....
P 0455-502-31,....
15 B1) H 0455-503-31,....
N 0455-504-31,....
1) In preparation.
Recommended rail lengths
L = rail length (mm)
L = nB · T – 4 T = hole spacing (mm)
nB = number of holes per row

Ordering examples ☞ If no T1 is specified by the customer, The rail lengths were calculated using the
both ends of the guide rail will be formula for recommended rail lengths.
identical.

Example 1 (up to Lmax): Example 2 (up to Lmax with cover Example 3 (over Lmax):
Guide rail size 12 B, accuracy class P, strip): Guide rail size 15 B, accuracy class N,
recommended rail length 836 mm Guide rail size 9/M3 B, accuracy class H, recommended rail length 1436 mm,
(20 · T, number of holes nB = 21, recommended rail length 926 mm 2 sections
T1 is identical at both ends of the (30 · T, number of holes nB = 31, (35 · T, number of holes nB = 36 per row,
guide rail) T1 at one end of guide rail = 4.5 mm) T1 is identical at both ends of the compo-
Ordering data: 0455-202-31, 836 mm Ordering data: site guide rail)
0455-863-31, 926 mm, T1 = 4.5 mm Ordering data: 0455-504-32,1436 mm
(At the other end of the guide rail
T1 = 21.5 mm for production reasons.) Number of sections

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Dimensions and weights
Size 9/M3 B, 12 B D

H2
N6
A2 S5

T1 T

L ± 0.5 mm

Guide rail:
Position tolerance of the mounting holes for
- rail length up to 500 mm
ø 0.3
- rail length up to 1000 mm
ø up to 0.6, increasing in linear proportion

Size 15 B
D

H2
N6
A2 S5

T1 T

T3 L ± 0.5 mm

Guide rail:
Position tolerance of the mounting holes for
- rail length up to 500 mm
ø 0.3
- rail length up to 1000 mm
ø up to 0.6, increasing in linear proportion

Dimensions (mm) Weight

Size A2 H2 N6 D S5 T1min T T3 Lmax1) g/100 mm
9/M3 B 18 7.5 2.7 6.0 3.5 4.5 30 – 1000 92
12 B 24 8.5 3.7 8.0 4.5 5.5 40 – 1000 145
15 B 42 9.5 4.7 8.0 4.5 5.5 40 23 1000 286

1) For rail lengths longer than Lmax factory-made mating sections are joined end-to-end.

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STAR – Ball Rail Systems, miniature version
Start-up and Maintenance
Start-up Initial lubrication of runner blocks is Runner blocks are available:
necessary before STAR Miniature Ball – prelubricated with a lithium soap grease,
Rail Systems are put into service. consistency class NLGI 00
– without initial lubrication for individual
grease or oil lubrication

Initial grease lubrication Lubrication methods and quantities Size Initial lubrication with grease
for size 7 to 12, 9/M3 B and 12 B Partial amount Total amount
We recommend a grease lubricant to per side (L/R) (L+R)
DIN 51825: A special syringe is used to apply lubricant (cm3) (cm3)
- Lithium soap grease, consistency to the lube ports on the runner block end 7 0.025 0.05
class NLGI 00 to DIN 51818 faces. 9/M3 0.030 0.06
Please observe the manufacturer’s 9/M2 0.030 0.06
12 0.075 0.15
instructions.
9/M3 B 0.040 0.08
This grease is available in a complete 12 B 0.075 0.15
service kit including a syringe.
Order number: 0419-090-01

R or

• Grease the runner block as per table.

• Move the runner block toward the lube L R
port used to distribute the grease
evenly.
• Make sure there is a visible film of
grease on the guide rail.

Lubrication methods and quantities Size Initial lubrication with grease

for size 15, 20 and 15 B Partial amount or Total amount
per side (L/R) via end nipple
A special syringe is used to apply lubricant (cm3) (cm3)
to the lube ports at the sides of the runner
15 0.040 0.08
block. If the funnel-type lube nipples on
20 0.045 0.09
the runner block end faces are preferred,
15 B 0.045 0.09
use a grease gun instead.

L
or
R
L
R

or

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Initial lubrication with oil We recommend the use of oils meeting the • Observe the manufacturer’s instructions.
minimum requirements for CLP lubricant • It is essential to check that the lubricant
oils (DIN 51517, Part 3) or HLP hydraulic will reach all rolling bearings in the in-
oils (DIN 51524, Part 2). The oil must have stalled condition (orientation).
a viscosity of 100 mm2/s at 40°C. • Apply oil until excess emerges.
Add the entire oil quantity in
one go!

Maintenance The maintenance intervals depend on the Under normal conditions no in-service
application and the ambient conditions. lubrication is required.

Cleaning Dirt can settle and encrust on the guide • Always run a cleaning cycle before
rails, especially when these are not shutting down the machine.
enclosed.
This dirt must be removed to protect the
seals.

In-service lubrication The in-service lubrication intervals The service conditions are unknown
Initial lubrication (long-term lubrication) depend on ambient conditions, loading to the manufacturer. Users can only
is sufficient for 5,000 km travel where and type of load! determine the in-service lubrication
Ambient conditions include: swarf, metal- intervals with certainty by conducting
– F < 0.1 C
lic and other abrasion, solvents and tem- in-house tests or by careful observation.
– Vm = 0.65 m/s
– 90 mm stroke perature.
Do not allow guide rails or runner
– low-friction seals Types of load include: vibrations, impacts
blocks to come into contact with water-
• For in-service lubrication with grease and tilting.
based coolants!
or oil, follow instructions as for initial
lubrication.

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Great care has been taken during the compilation of
this publication to ensure all the information contained
is accurate. We accept no responsibility however for any
damage resulting from incorrect or incomplete informa-
tion contained.
For deliveries and other services in the course of com-
mercial business, the general terms and conditions for
supplies and services contained in the valid price lists
and the confirmations of order apply.
As our products are constantly in the process of further
development, they are subject to alteration without
notice.

STAR, Ball Rail and are trademarks registered for

Rexroth Star GmbH, Germany.
Roller Rail is a trademark of
Rexroth Star GmbH, Germany.

Reproduction of this document, even in extract form,

is only permitted with our approval.

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Ball Rail Systems

Miniature version
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