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Robust, in-stock motion components for automotive equipment
Automotive schedules leave no room for delays. At the same time, equipment is growing more complex, tolerances are tightening and the cost of downtime keeps climbing. When you need motion components that are built to perform, you can count on IKO.
IKO linear motion rolling guides feature robust construction engineered to hold up in harsh automotive environments, including welding lines, stamping machines and heavy-duty tooling equipment. They deliver smooth motion, high rigidity and long service life across a wide range of sizes and load capacities. With a broad off-the-shelf product range stocked in multiple U.S. locations, we get the right component to you fast without the lead times that slow projects down.
To meet the varied demands of automotive manufacturing equipment, we offer motion components across linear, rotary and mechatronics categories — from linear guides and ball spline guides, to crossed roller bearings and precision positioning tables. Many products are available in multiple sizes and configurations, giving you the flexibility to optimize for load capacity, space constraints and cost efficiency without sacrificing accuracy or service life.
Many IKO products come with C-Lube built-in lubrication technology, which reduces the need to disassemble equipment for routine maintenance — a critical advantage in environments where stopping a line is not an option. Because C-Lube is built into the component itself, external dimensions remain identical to standard guides, making them a drop-in replacement with no redesign required. You can even add configurable seals and coatings that protect against weld spatter, metal chips, coolant and other shop floor contaminants.
Linear Motion
Profile-rail linear guides featuring two rows of recirculating balls with four points of contact for high-rigidity motion in machine tools and industrial automation.