Linear Shaft Bars and Bushings from Automotion
A linear shaft is a straight, precision machined bar on which linear bearings run to create a linear guide system to support or guide the movement of equipment in a linear fashion. Available in hardened steel, hardened stainless, 303 and 316 stainless, and aluminium. We can also manufacture on short lead times linear shafts to your drawing with custom machining, keyways, circlips grooves, drilled and tapped holes and more.
As specialists in linear motion systems we offer you a choice of materials and sizes. So whether you need lightweight aluminium rails for use in aviation applications or stainless steel components for when exposure to water or corrosive chemicals is a factor, our knowledgable technical engineers are always on hand to provide assistance.
Make sure you download a free Linear Motion Handbook here and utilise our free CAD to help you save time planning your projects.
Aluminium Anodised shaft bars for use with self lubricating ceramic bearings.
Linear bushing carriages for use with both hardened shafts and shaft support rails.
Shaft support rails come complete with shafts and are available in lengths up to 6m.
Hardened steel and corrosion resistant steel linear shafting stocked in lengths of 3m.
Ceramic bearings are ideal for use on all shaft bar materials.
Associated Products
Our popular linear rail systems with either flanged or unflanged carriages, widths 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 45 and 55mm, and lengths up to 4 metres. Rear-fixing rails or ultra-low profile carriages also available.
Only for horizontal linear translation applications. An affordable easy sliding rail system for heavy duty shorter stroke applications (lengths up to 2 metres).
General Guidance
As well as standard cut to length shafting, Automotion can offer many specials including imperial shafts, different tolerances and non-standard diameters.
We can also machine shafts to your requirements so if you have a specific requirement, please contact our Sales team. Below are examples of just some of the machining we can do to shafting on a quick turnaround.
