Linear Shaft Supports White Paper

Linear shaft supports, or shaft support blocks, are designed and engineered to position the shafts of a sliding linear system. To operate effectively, the shaft support blocks must align the linear shafts parallel to each other. Ondrives.US Easy-Access™ standard and low-profile linear shaft supports are often used within semiconductor manufacturing. Ondrives.US linear shaft supports feature a two-piece structure that’s designed to replace standard one-piece supports by providing the following features and benefits:

• Shaft diameters from 1/4” to 2” and 8mm to 50mm
• Maintains alignment while servicing shafts and bearings
• Lightweight design
• Parallel and perpendicular surfaces for easy alignment
• Superior shaft holding strength
• Available in standard and low-profile designs
• Lowest base to shaft height
• Custom bore size bore shape and material options

Standard & Custom Linear Shaft Supports

Our standard and low-profile shaft supports are available in inch or metric sizes. These precision-machined aluminum and stainless steel linear bearing blocks are 50% lighter than conventional cast-iron shaft supports. Our aluminum top-loading Easy-Access™ Linear Shaft Supports have an anodized finish for corrosion protection and appearance. Ondrives.US also offers Custom linear shaft supports or modifications to standard supports for applications with unique bore and shaft sizing requirements.

Contact Ondrives.US for Premium Shaft Support Blocks Today

Searching for standard or low-profile shaft support blocks? Ondrives.US is your trusted source for linear motion shaft supports! Contact us to learn more about our linear bearing and shaft support options or request a quote on custom linear shaft supports tailored to your needs.