End-Supported Air Slides

New Way® end-supported air slides combine an accurate guide with an air slide ready-fit for installation. This provides engineers with the convenience of integrated guide-and-bearing systems.

These slides have a straightness of motion and dynamic response often an order-of-magnitude better than conventional rolling element bearings. New Way end-supported air slides provide a local straightness (in X and Z) of 250 nanometers (0.25 microns) per 25mm travel (10 micro inches per inch), maximum error (global) 2 microns per 1000mm travel (80 micro inches per yard).

The use of these ultra-precision components can add a significant competitive advantage to your equipment.

In addition to the standard slide product line (shown), custom end-supported air slide assemblies are also available. Just contact the New Way Sales Department.