LMES LMBS Self-Align Linear Ball Bearing
LMES and LMBS Self-Aligning Linear Ball Bearings deliver smooth motion while compensating for shaft misalignment. Available in a Standard Closed Type for full protection against debris, and an Open Type for adjustable clearance and easy installation in split housings, they are ideal for precision automation.
The LMES LMBS Self-Align Linear Ball Bearing is precision-engineered to provide smooth, frictionless linear motion while effectively compensating for shaft misalignment or deflection. Designed for high-precision automation and machinery applications, this series is available in two versatile configurations to suit diverse installation needs: the Standard Type, which offers full enclosure with integrated seals to protect against dust, debris, and moisture, ensuring long-lasting performance in demanding environments; and the Open Type, which features a longitudinal cut on the outer sleeve to allow for adjustable clearance and easy integration into split-type bearing housings. Both forms deliver superior load distribution, low noise, and extended service life, making them ideal for applications.
Technical Specificationsļ¼
European self-align linear ball bearing
Standard Type
| Shaft Dia. (mm) |
Standard Type | Dimensions (mm) | Diameteral Clearance | Basic Load Ratings | ||||||||
| Part number | Ball circuit |
Weight g |
D | L å0.2 |
L1 Ā±0.2 |
L2 min |
dr (mm) |
Tol. (Ī¼m) |
Dynamic C(N) |
Static Co(N) |
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| w/o seal |
with seal |
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| 10 | LMES10 | LMES10UU | 5 | 17 | 19 | 29 | 21.7 | 1.35 | 10 | 8 | 750 | 935 |
| 12 | LMES12 | LMES12UU | 5 | 23 | 22 | 32 | 22.7 | 1.35 | 12 | 0 | 1020 | 1290 |
| 16 | LMES16 | LMES16UU | 5 | 28 | 26 | 36 | 24.7 | 1.35 | 16 | 9 | 1250 | 1550 |
| 20 | LMES20 | LMES20UU | 6 | 61 | 32 | 45 | 31.3 | 1.65 | 20 | 1 | 2090 | 2630 |
| 25 | LMES25 | LMES25UU | 6 | 122 | 40 | 58 | 43.8 | 1.9 | 25 | 11 | 3780 | 4720 |
| 30 | LMES30 | LMES30UU | 6 | 185 | 47 | 68 | 51.8 | 1.9 | 30 | 1 | 5470 | 6810 |
| 40 | LMES40 | LMES40UU | 6 | 360 | 62 | 80 | 60.4 | 2.2 | 40 | 13 | 6590 | 8230 |
| 50 | LMES50 | LMES50UU | 6 | 580 | 75 | 100 | 77.4 | 2.7 | 50 | 2 | 10800 | 13500 |
Open Type
| Shaft Dia. (mm) |
Open Type | Dimensions (mm) | Basic Load Ratings | |||||||||||
| Part number | Ball circuit |
Wgt. (g) |
D | L 士0.2 |
L2 | h | Īø (Ā°) |
F | G | J | Dynamic C(N) |
Static Co(N) |
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| w/o seal |
with seal |
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| 12 | LMES120P | LMES12UU0P | 4 | 18 | 22 | 32 | 1.35 | 6.5 | 66 | 3 | – | 0.7 | 1020 | 1290 |
| 16 | LMES160P | LMES16UU0P | 4 | 22 | 26 | 36 | 1.35 | 9 | 68 | – | 0.7 | 1250 | 1550 | |
| 20 | LMES200P | LMES20UUOP | 5 | 51 | 32 | 45 | 1.65 | 9 | 55 | – | 0.9 | 2090 | 2630 | |
| 25 | LMES250P | LMES25UUOP | 5 | 102 | 40 | 58 | 1.9 | 11.5 | 57 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 3780 | 4720 | |
| 30 | LMES300P | LMES30UUOP | 5 | 155 | 47 | 68 | 1.9 | 14 | 57 | 2 | 2.2 | 5470 | 6810 | |
| 40 | LMES400P | LMES40UUOP | 5 | 300 | 62 | 80 | 2.2 | 19.5 | 56 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 6590 | 8230 | |
| 50 | LMES500P | LMES50UUQP | 5 | 480 | 75 | 100 | 2.7 | 22.5 | 54 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 10800 | 13500 | |
Inch Measurement self-align linear ball bearing
Standard Type
| Shaft Dia. (inch) |
Standard Type | Dimensions (inch) | Basic Load Ratings | |||||||||
| Part number | Ball circuit |
Wgt. (Ibf) |
Working Bore Diameter |
D | L | L1 | L2 min |
Dynamic C(Ibf) |
Static Co(Ibf) |
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| w/o seal |
with seal |
dr | Tol. | |||||||||
| 1/4 | LMBS4 | LMBS4UU | 4 | 0.01 | 0.25 | 0 -0.0005 |
0.5 | 0.750/0.735 | 0.511/0.501 | 0.039 | 60 | 80 |
| 3/4 | LMBS6 | LMBS6UU | 4 | 0.02 | 0.375 | 0.625 | 0.875/0.860 | 0.699/0.689 | 0.039 | 95 | 120 | |
| 1/2 | LMBS8 | LMBS8UU | 4 | 0.05 | 0.5 | 0.875 | 1.250/1.230 | 1.032/1.012 | 0.05 | 230 | 290 | |
| 5/8 | LMBS10 | LMBS10UU | 5 | 0.08 | 0.625 | 1.125 | 1.500/1.480 | 1.105/1.095 | 0.056 | 400 | 500 | |
| 3/4 | LMBS12 | LMBS12UU | 6 | 0.14 | 0.75 | 1.25 | 1.625/1.605 | 1.270/1.250 | 0.056 | 470 | 590 | |
| 1 | LMBS16 | LMBS16UU | 6 | 0.29 | 1 | 1.5625 | 2.250/2.230 | 1.884/1.864 | 0.07 | 850 | 1060 | |
| 1-1/4 | LMBS20 | LMBS20UU | 6 | 0.4 | 1.25 | 0 -0.0006 |
2 | 2.625/2.600 | 2.004/1.984 | 0.068 | 1230 | 1530 |
| 1-1/2 | LMBS24 | LMBS24UU | 6 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.375 | 3.000/2.970 | 2.410/2.390 | 0.086 | 1480 | 1850 | |
| 2 | LMBS32 | LMBS32UU | 6 | 1.38 | 2 | 0 -0.0008 |
3 | 4.000/3.960 | 3.193/3.163 | 0.105 | 2430 | 3040 |
Open Type
| Shaft Dia. (inch) |
Open Type | Dimensions (inch) | Basic Load Ratings | ||||||||||
| Part number | Ball circuit |
Wgt. (Ibf) |
D | L | F | G | J | L2 (min) |
h | Dynamic C(Ibf) |
Static Co(Ibf) |
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| w/o seal |
with seal |
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| 1/2 | LMBS80P | LMBS8UU0P | 3 | 0.03 | 0.875 | 1.250/1.230 | 0.14 | 0.63 | Thru | 0.05 | 0.32 | 230 | 290 |
| 5/8 | LMBS100P | LMBSIOUUOP | 4 | 0.06 | 1.125 | 1.500/1.480 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.039 | 0.056 | 0.38 | 400 | 500 |
| 3/4 | LMBS120P | LMBS12UU0P | 5 | 0.11 | 1.25 | 1.625/1.605 | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.059 | 0.056 | 0.43 | 470 | 590 |
| 1 | LMBS160P | LMBS16UU0P | 5 | 0.21 | 1.5625 | 2.250/2.230 | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.047 | 0.07 | 0.56 | 850 | 1060 |
| 1-1/4 | LMBS200P | LMBS20UUOP | 5 | 0.35 | 2 | 2.625/2.600 | 0.2 | 0.19 | 0.09 | 0.068 | 0.63 | 1230 | 1530 |
| 1-1/2 | LMBS240P | LMBS24UUOP | 5 | 0.67 | 2.375 | 3.000/2.970 | 0.2 | 0.19 | 0.09 | 0.086 | 0.75 | 1480 | 1850 |
| 2 | LMBS320P | LMBS32UUOP | 5 | 1.1 | 3 | 4.000/3.960 | 0.27 | 0.31 | Thru | 0.105 | 1 | 2430 | 3040 |
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