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Low Assembly EGW-CA/SA Series Linear Guideway

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Low Assembly EGW-CA/SA Series Linear Guideway

The EGW-CA/SA series linear guideway is a fusion product combining low-profile (low center of gravity) and wide-width designs. While significantly reducing the overall height of the slider to accommodate compact spaces, it substantially increases the width of both the guide rail and the slider. This unique "low and wide" structure gives it greater load capacity, higher rigidity, and superior resistance to torque compared to standard low-profile (EGH) guideways at the same height. It is specifically designed for special applications where space is limited but demanding load requirements exist.

Technology

The core value of the EGW series lies in "exchanging width for height, and intelligence for space," achieving a performance leap in low-profile spaces.

Performance Dimensions EGW-CA/SA Series (Low-profile, wide-width type) EGH-CA/SA Series (Standard Low-Profile Model) High-Assembly Wide-Span Type (HGW-CC/HC) Core Values
Core Positioning The heavy-duty specialist for compact spaces. A versatile solution for compact spaces. An ultra-heavy-duty solution with no height restrictions. Resolving the design dilemma of achieving both compact dimensions and high performance.
Space and Structure Low height, wide width. Maximises vertical space-saving whilst expanding horizontally to compensate for performance. Low height, standard width. Towering height, vast width. Opening up new possibilities for highly sensitive, heavy-duty applications.
Load Capacity High. The wide-width design increases the number of ball rows and contact area, resulting in a load capacity significantly higher than that of the EGH series of the same height, approaching or even matching the levels of some high-profile types. Good. Extremely tall. Maximising load-bearing performance within limited height constraints.
Rigidity (Torque Resistance) Strong. The widened design provides a larger moment arm for overturning resistance, delivering excellent lateral and torsional load rigidity. Average. Extremely strong. Ensuring the dynamic stability of low-profile structures under off-centre loads.
Smooth Operation Smooth. The combination of a wide support surface and a low centre of gravity ensures exceptionally smooth operation and excellent vibration resistance. Good. Exceptional. Enhancing the dynamic precision of compact, heavy-duty equipment.
Application Scenarios Compact motion units for large precision instruments, heavy-duty medical equipment, and space-constrained automated heavy-duty workstations. Suitable for general-purpose small-scale automation, electronic equipment and light-duty instruments. Large gantry machines, heavy machinery. Filling the market gap where heavy-duty precision guidance was previously unachievable in confined spaces.

Main Technical Parameters and Design
1. Design:
Increasing the width to compensate for the structural strength and torque capacity potentially lost due to reduced height is a classic application of the "area moment of inertia" principle in engineering.
2. Performance Characteristics:
At the same height specifications (e.g., 15mm, 20mm), the EGW's guide rail width and slider width are both greater than the EGH.
Typically provides medium preload levels to ensure high rigidity even in compact spaces.
3. Key Selection Criteria:
Height is a hard constraint: Confirm the maximum total installation height allowed by the equipment.
Width is an opportunity:  Given the height constraints, choose the widest possible EGW specification to obtain better load capacity and rigidity.
Comparative verification: Comparing the EGW's width-load curve with the EGH's height-load curve often reveals that EGW performs better at the same height.

Applications
The EGW-CA/SA series is an ideal choice for high-end applications where space and performance requirements are contradictory:
High-end semiconductor and panel equipment: Motion axes in photolithography machines and mass transfer equipment where height is limited but extremely high load and precision are required.
Heavy-duty medical imaging equipment: Precision slip rings or patient platforms in CT machines and MRI scanners that require large-range, stable, and low-profile movement.
Precision machining and inspection: Dual-exchange worktables in horizontal machining centers, and mobile bases for large precision optical inspection instruments.
Specialized automation: Automated assembly and testing platforms inside spacecraft or large vehicles where space is extremely valuable. The Low Assembly EGW-CA/SA Series Linear Guideway is a highly strategic product.  It's not simply a variation in size, but a precisely engineered response to specific pain points in high-end markets. Choosing the EGW series means your equipment design faces the dual challenges of limited space and demanding performance requirements, and you've successfully found the optimal solution by selecting the most suitable technology. It represents the cutting edge of linear guidance technology, moving towards higher integration and better space utilization.

Parameters


Model
No.
Dimensions
of Assembly
(mm)
Dimensions of Block
(mm)
Dimensions of Rail
(mm)
Mounting
Bolt for Rail
Basic
Dynamic
Load
Rating
Basic
Static
Load
Rating
Static Rated
Moment(kgf.m)
Weight
H H1 N W B B1 C L1 L K1 K2 G M T T1 H2 H3 WR HR D h d P E (mm) C(kN) C0(kN) MR
kN-m
Mp
kN-m
MY
kN-m
block
kg
Rail
kg/m
EGW15SA 24  4.5  18.5  52  41  5.5  - 23.1  41.1  14.8  3.5  5.7  M5 5.5  15  12.5  7.5  5.3  4.5  60  20  M4x16 5.35  9.40  0.08  0.04  0.04  0.12  1.25 
EGW15CA 26  39.8  57.8  10.15  7.83  16.19  0.13  0.10  0.10  0.21 
EGW20SA 28  19.5  59  49  - 29  51.2  18.75  4.15  12  M6 20  15.5  9.5  8.5  60  20  M5x16 7.23  12.74  0.13  0.06  0.06  0.19  2.08 
EGW20CA 32  48.1  70.3  12.3  10.31  21.13  0.22  0.16  0.16  0.32 
EGW25SA 33  25  73  60  6.5  - 35.5  59.7  21.9  4.55  12  M8 7.5  10  23  18  11  60  20  M6x20 11.40  19.50  0.23  0.12  0.12  0.35  2.67 
EGW25CA 35  59  83.2  16.15  16.27  32.40  0.38  0.32  0.32  0.59 
EGW30SA 42  10  31  90  72  - 41.5  71.9  26.75  12  M10 10  28  23  14  12  80  20  M8x25 16.42  28.10  0.40  0.21  0.21  0.62  4.35 
EGW30CA 40  70  100.4  21.05  23.70  47.46  0.68  0.55  0.55  1.04 
EGW35SA 48  11  33  100  82  - 45  75  28.5  12  M10 10  13  8.5  8.5  34  27.5  14  12  80  20  M8x25 22.66  37.38  0.56  0.31  0.31  0.84  6.14 
EGW35CA 50  78  108  20  33.35  64.84  0.98  0.69  0.69  1.45 

Drawings


Supports Product Combination Selection

Production Capacity

Cyclone Milling Machines

LWN160-6000mm Leistritz Cyclone milling machines imported directly from
Germany, the ball screw shaft precision can be C3, C5, and C7 the max length
can be 7000mm

Rolled Thread CNC Machines

PR-40CNC Profiroll rolled thread ball screw machines imported directly from
Germany the ball screw shaft precision can be C5, C7 -C10

Rolled Thread CNC Machines

ST-20.2 and ST-347.7 rolled thread ball screw machines from TaiWan.
The ball screw shaft precision can be C7 - C10

Ball Screw Assembly Workshop

We conduct nut assembly in a constant temperature workshop,  all workers
having decades of work experience and zero clearance between the screw
and nut.

Ball Screw Assembly Workshop

One ball screw shaft matches one ball screw nut. Because each ball screw
shaft has a very tiny different tolerance. There are dozens of different
ball sizes for different screw shaft.
Our ball screw shaft and nut can be interchanged with the Taiwan
TBI ball screw shaft and nut very well.

Linear Guideway Selection

Non-interchangeable type:


Note:
1.The roman numerals express a matched set of rails.
2.No symbol indicates standard protection (end seal and bottom seal)
ZZ:End seaL bottom sealand scraper
KK: Double seals, bottom seal and scraper
DD: Double seals and bottom seal
3.Block type HGL is the low profile design of HGH (square type), the assembled height is same as HGW (flange type) in same size.

Model Number of HG Rail:


Interchangeable type:


Linear Guideway Preload & Precision Instruction

Preload Classes
offers three classes of standard preload for various applications and conditions.

Class Code Preload Condition Examples of Application
Light Preload ZO 0~0.02C Certain load direction, low impact, low precision required Transportation devices, auto-packing machines, X-Y axis for general industrial machines, welding machines, welders
Medium Preload ZA 0.05C~0.07C High precision required Machining centers,Z axis for general industrial machines, EDM,NC lathes, Precision X-Y tables, measuring equipment
Heavy Preload ZB 0.10C~0.12C High rigidity required, with vibration and impact Machining centers, grinding machines,NC lathes,horizontal and vertical milling machines, Z axis of machine tools, Heavy cutting machines

 

Class Interchangeable Guideway Non-Interchangeable Guideway
Preload classes Z0,ZA Z0,ZA,ZB


Besides the standard top mounting type, WANGONG also offers the bottom mounting type of rails to customers.

Mounting from Top Mounting from bottom


Acouracy Classes
Thp accuracy of HG series can be classified into normal (C), high (H), precision (P), super precision (SP), ultra precision (UP), five classes. Please choose the class by referring the accuracy of applied equipment.


Accuracy Standards

Item HG-15,20
Accuracy Classes Normal (C) High (H) Precision (P)
Dimensional tolerance of height H ±0.1 ±0.03 ±0.015
Dimensional tolerance of width N ±0.1 ±0.03 ±0.015
Variation of height H 0.02 0.01 0.006
Variation of width N 0.02 0.01 0.006
Running parallelism of block surface C to surface A See Table
Running parallelism of block surface D to surface B See Table
Item HG-25,30,35
Accuracy Classes Normal (C) High (H) Precision (P)
Dimensional tolerance of height H ±0.1 ±0.04 ±0.02
Dimensional tolerance of width N ±0.1 ±0.04 ±0.02
Variation of height H 0.02 0.015 0.007
Variation of width N 0.03 0.015 0.007
Running parallelism of block surface C to surface A See Table
Running parallelism of block surface D to surface B See Table
Item HG-45,55
Accuracy Classes Normal (C) High (H) Precision (P)
Dimensional tolerance of height H ±0.1 ±0.05 ±0.025
Dimensional tolerance of width N ±0.1 ±0.05 ±0.025
Variation of height H 0.03 0.015 0.007
Variation of width N 0.03 0.02 0.01
Running parallelism of block surface C to surface A See Table
Running parallelism of block surface D to surface B See Table

Acouracy of Running Parallelism

Rail Length (mm) Accuracy (μm)
C H P SP UP
0~100 12 7 3 2 2
100~200 14 9 4 2 2
200~300 15 10 5 3 3
300~500 17 12 6 3 3
500~700 20 13 7 4 2
700~900 22 15 8 5 3
900~1,100 24 16 9 6 3
1,100~1,500 26 18 11 7 4
1,500~1,900 28 20 13 8 4
1,900~2,500 31 22 15 10 5
2,500~3,100 33 25 18 11 6
3,100~3,600 36 27 20 14 7
3,600~4,000 37 28 21 15 7