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MGN-C/H Series Mini Linear Guide

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MGN-C/H Series Mini Linear Guide

MGN-C/H Series Mini Linear Guide

The MGN-C/H series is a miniaturized, compact ball-type linear guide. Its rail width typically ranges from 3mm to 12mm, with an extremely low slider height and a highly sophisticated structure. Despite its small size, it fully inherits the high precision, high rigidity, and smooth motion characteristics of larger linear guides. Through a precise miniature ball circulation system, it achieves reliable load support and precise guidance within a limited internal space, making it crucial for achieving sub-micron positioning and repetitive motion in miniature devices.

Technology

The core value of the MGN-C/H series Mini linear guide lies in "precision in miniature," achieving uncompromising performance in extreme miniaturization.

Performance Characteristics MGN-C/H Series Miniature Linear Guides Standard compact linear guides (HGH9) Core Values
Core Positioning Compact, lightweight, and highly precise, designed specifically for precision equipment with limited space. Compact and high-performance, suitable for standard compact equipment. Opening up new dimensions in precision motion control for microdevices.
Dimensions and Weight Extremely compact and lightweight. Guide widths range from as small as 3 mm, 5 mm, 7 mm, 9 mm, and 12 mm, with weights measured in grams, significantly reducing the inertia of moving parts. Widths typically start at 15 mm; these guides are relatively heavy. Providing the physical foundation for device miniaturization, portability, and high dynamic response.
Structural Design Highly integrated. Features one-piece flanged sliders or compact square sliders with mounting holes for micro screws such as M2 and M3. Standard modular design. Significantly saves design space, facilitating integration into PCBs, optical platforms, or small enclosures.
Operational Precision High precision. Offers miniaturized precision ranging from standard grade (N) to precision grade (P), enabling repeatable positioning accuracy at the micrometer or even sub-micrometer level. High. Ensures operational precision for microdevices (e.g., cell manipulation, fiber alignment).
Load Capacity Relatively low but sufficient. Rated loads range from a few newtons to several hundred newtons, perfectly matching the output capabilities of micro-actuators (such as micro-stepper/servo motors and piezoelectric ceramics). Relatively high. Achieves optimal force-motion matching at the micro-scale, avoiding performance waste.
Lubrication and Sealing Pre-filled with high-performance micro-lubricant and equipped with miniaturized sealing strips to meet long-term maintenance-free requirements. Standard sealing and lubrication. Suitable for environments with high cleanliness and maintenance requirements, such as laboratories and cleanrooms.

Main Technical Parameters and Selection Guide
1. Model Differentiation:
MGN-C type: Flange-type miniature slider. Side-mounted, with the mounting surface flush with the top surface of the rail, this model offers the most space-saving total installation height, suitable for vertical layouts with extremely limited space.
MGN-H type: Square miniature slider. Top-mounted, with the mounting surface higher than the rail, offering stable and easy installation, making it a more versatile miniature option.
2. Accuracy and Preload: Despite its small size, precision grade (P) accuracy and light preload (C1) are available to improve rigidity and eliminate backlash.
3. Selection Key Points:
Space is paramount: Clearly define the width, height, and length limitations of the installation space; this is the first decisive factor in selection.
Load verification: Calculate the actual load (including self-weight, working load, and acceleration force) to ensure it is within the allowable range of the miniature linear guide.
Accuracy matching: Select the appropriate accuracy level based on the final motion accuracy requirements of the equipment.

Applications
The MGN-C/H series Mini linear guide is a core motion component in the following high-tech miniaturized equipment:
Semiconductors and Optoelectronics: Micro-motion axes for fiber optic splicing machines, optical communication device adjustment platforms, and wafer probe stations.
Biomedical Equipment: Precision movement in gene sequencers, cell injection manipulators, and automatic microscope platforms.
Precision Instruments and Laboratories: Slit adjustment in spectrometers, reflector displacement in laser interferometers, and scanning mechanisms for miniature sensors. High-end consumer electronics: High-end gimbal stabilization systems, optical zoom modules in AR/VR devices.
Micro-robotics: End effectors for surgical robots, joint guidance for biomimetic micro-robots.

The MGN-C/H series mini linear guide is the "bridge" and "foundation" that extends precision engineering into the microscopic world. It proves that high-performance linear motion is no longer exclusive to large-scale industrial equipment, but can also serve cutting-edge miniaturized technological innovations. Choosing the MGN series means your product stands at the intersection of advanced fields such as precision manufacturing, biotechnology, and optoelectronics, and you have chosen a professional, reliable, and proven miniature motion core. It is a crucial step in transforming ingenious ideas into stable and reliable real-world products.

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 G Gn Mxl H2 WR HR D h d P E (mm) C(KN) C0(KN) MR
N-m
MP
N-m
MY
N-m
block
kg
Rail
kg/m
MGN5C 6 1.5 3.5 12 8 2 - 9.6 16 - Φ0.8 M2x1.5 1 5 3.6 3.6 0.8 2.4 15 5 M2x6 0.54 0.84 2 1.3 1.3 0.008 0.15
MGN7C 1.5  17  12  2.5  13.5  22.5  - Φ1.2 M2x2.5 1.5  4.8  4.2  2.3  2.4  15  M2x6 0.98  1.24  4.70  2.84  2.84  0.010  0.22 
MGN7H 13  21.8  30.8  1.37  1.96  7.64  4.80  4.80  0.015 
MGN9C 10  5.5  20  15  2.5  10  18.9  28.9  - Φ1.4 M3x3 1.8  6.5  3.5  3.5  20  7.5  M3x8 1.86  2.55  11.76  7.35  7.35  0.016  0.38 
MGN9H 16  29.9  39.9  2.55  4.02  19.60  18.62  18.62  0.026 
MGN12C 13  7.5  27  20  3.5  15  21.7  34.7  - Φ2 M3x3.5 2.5  12  4.5  3.5  25  10  M3x8 2.84  3.92  25.48  13.72  13.72  0.034  0.65 
MGN12H 20  32.4  45.4  3.72  5.88  38.22  36.26  36.26  0.054 
MGN15C 16  8.5  32  25  3.5  20  26.7  42.1  4.5  M3 M3x4 15  10  4.5  3.5  40  15  M3x10 4.61  5.59  45.08  21.56  21.56  0.059  1.06 
MGN15H 25  43.4  58.8  6.37  9.11  73.50  57.82  57.82  0.092 

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