Exceedingly accurate, multi-axis positioning systems can be quickly and easily assembled using Velmex manual BiSlide Assemblies. Several manually-operated versions are available including Free-motion, Lead Screw with Knob and Crank, Tandem and Side Knob Vertical Assemblies.
Manual BiSlide® Assemblies
The Velmex BiSlide positioning stage’s modular design makes it highly configurable for a multitude of different motion-control applications. The manual BiSlide assembly is available in a choice of linear travel distances up to 80 inches.
Constructed with hard-coat anodized, aluminum dovetail ways and smooth motion PTFE bearings; BiSlides deliver higher rigidity for longer life and more precise movement. BiSlides have a load capacity of 300 lbs. (136 kg.) horizontally and 100 lbs. (45.4 kg.) vertically. Straight-line accuracy is 0.003″ (0.076 mm) over entire travel distance. Repeatability is 0.0002 inch (0.005 mm).
Because BiSlide components are interchangeable, they can easily be reconfigured as the need arises. One, two and three axis systems are created by simply bolting together standard components utilizing the advantages of T-slot framing.
BiSlide® Features
StabilNut II™
I-Beam Framing
A unique feature of Velmex BiSlides is the number of mounting, framing and structural profiles available. BiSlides can be mounted flat, on edge or on either end. Because of their T-slot base design, they can be mounted to tables, bases, frames and other structures constructed from the same heavy-duty I-beam rails giving heavier loads and longer traverses additional support. Infinite configurations can be created from the versatile system.
BiSlide Applications
The design is ideal for scientific, medical, industrial, optical, inspection and scanning applications. The systems can be used to position, align, measure, test, fixture and machine, to name a few of the functional uses.
Manufacturers will find the BiSlide system delivers ease of service and upgrade-ability to keep up with rapidly changing marketplaces. Researchers will find BiSlides easy to reconfigure and expand for different projects. Educators will appreciate BiSlide’s durable construction, low cost, and easily understood design concepts for demonstrating linear motion principles.
BiSlide® Series / Style
BiSlide Manually-Operated Linear Stages – One axis slides that can be combined for multiple axis in a multitude of travel distances up to 84″.
Style Options
Part number information for each style can be found under Specifications at the end of the page.
BiSlide® Free Motion Linear Stage
The simplest BiSlide® assembly where the slider is moved by hand.
Manual BiSlide® Left-Right Screw Motion
When the knob is turned, two objects sharing a common axis of movement move toward or away from each other.
Manual BiSlide® Linear Stage
BiSlide® Manual Lead Screw Stages offer precise, smooth linear motion with durable construction—ideal for lab, OEM, and positioning applications.
Manual BiSlide® Parallel-Coupled Linear Stage
Parallel-Coupled BiSlide® Assemblies are the ideal solution for applications with large loads or long spans. Two identical BiSlide® Assemblies are coupled and synchronized to deliver the travel distance and payload capacity required by the application.
Manual BiSlide® Rapid Advance Linear Stage
Easily disengage the drive screw to quickly position the carriage by hand then fine-tune it with the crank.
Manual BiSlide® Side Knob Linear Stage
A unique assembly suitable for precision vertical test stands. Smooth, precision rotary to linear motion is created using a right any timing belt drive connected to a fine pitch lead screw.
Manual BiSlide® Tandem Linear Stage
Increase load and cantilever capabilities of BiSlide® with this combination of lead screw and free motion stages mechanically connected with carriages operating in tandem.
BiSlide® Specifications
Factors such as size of the motor, size of the payload, travel distance, mounting direction/plane, etc. effect the actual capability of any assembly. Please contact Velmex Application Engineers to configure a system that will meet your exact requirements.
| Manual BiSlide® | Travel Distance‡ | Base Length | Slider Length | ||||
| Series | Inches | cm | Inches | cm | Inches | cm | |
| MN10 – Lead Screw |  | 5" - 80" | 12.7 – 203.2 | 12.95" – 90.35" | 32.9 – 229.5 | 5" | 12.7 |
| MR10 – Rapid Advance* |  | 5" - 80" | 12.7 – 203.2 | 12.95" – 90.35" | 32.9 – 229.5 | 5" | 12.7 |
| MF10 – Free Slide |  | 5" - 80" | 12.7 – 203.2 | 10.35" – 85.35" | 26.29 – 216.79 | 5" | 12.7 |
| MN10 – Side Knob |  | 5" - 15" | 12.7 – 38.1 | (Height) 15.15" – 25.15" | 38.48 – 63.88 | 5" | 12.7 |
| MT10 – Tandem |  | 5" - 80" | 12.7 – 203.2 | 12.95" – 90.35" | 32.9 – 229.5 | 5" | 12.7 |
| PC1 – Parallel-Coupled |  | up to 80" | up to 203.2 | Standard offering: 8" to 80" center to center measurement. See Parallel-Coupled BiSlide Assembly details page for dimensional drawings. Other specifications will depend on design of the specific system. Talk to a Velmex Application Engineer. | |||
*The Rapid Advance BiSlide Assembly is not recommended for vertical travel. Also only available in a “M01″ 1 mm lead screw.
‡Standard travel distances available are in 5″ increments up to 20″ in length and 10″ increments over 20”.
| Manual BiSlide® | Weight | Height | Width | ||||
| Series | lbs. | kg. | Inches | cm | Inches | cm | |
| MN10 – Lead Screw | | 6.9 – 34.8 | 3.2 – 15.8 | 2.44" | 6.2 | 3.4" | 8.64 |
| MF10 – Free Slide | | 5.9 – 28.9 | 2.7 – 13.1 | 2.44" | 6.2 | 3.4" | 8.64 |
| MR10 – Rapid Advance* | | 2.44" | 6.2 | 5.1" | 12.95 | ||
| MN10 – Side Knob | | 7.4 – 11 | 3.4 – 5 | 15.15" - 25.15" | 38.48 – 63.88 | 7.24" (depth 4.6 ") | 18.4 (11.68) |
| MT10 – Tandem | | 12.8– 63.7 | 5.8– 28.9 | 2.44" | 6.2 | 6.8" | 17.3 |
| PC1 – Parallel-Coupled | | See Parallel-Coupled BiSlide Assembly details page. Other specifications will depend on design of the specific system. Talk to a Velmex Application Engineer. | |||||
The Rapid Advance BiSlide Assembly is not recommended for vertical travel. Also only available in a “M01” 1 mm lead screw.
| Manual BiSlide® | Dynamic Load | Static Load | Momentary Load | |||
| Load Capacity | lbs. | kg. | lbs. | kg. | lbs. | kg. |
| MN10† & MF10 | ||||||
| Maximum Centered (Recommended day-to-day) | 300 lbs. | 136.1 | 300 lbs. | 136.1 | 1000 lbs. | 453.59 |
| Thrust | 100 lbs. | 45.36 | 200 lbs. | 90.72 | 300 lbs. | 136.1 |
| Cantilevered | 500 lbs.-in. | 56.5 n-m | ||||
| † Except MN10 Side Knob BiSlide models (Vertical Stage) | ||||||
| MN10 - Side Knob | ||||||
| Maximum Centered (Recommended day-to-day) | 40 lbs. | 18.1 | 40 lbs. | 18.1 | 100 lbs. | 45.36 |
| MT10 - Tandem | ||||||
| Maximum Centered (Recommended day-to-day) | 600 lbs. | 272.15 | 600 lbs. | 272.15 | 2000 lbs. | 907.2 |
| Thrust | 100 lbs. | 45.36 | 100 lbs. | 45.36 | 300 lbs. | 136.08 |
| Cantilevered | 1000 lbs.-in. | 113.00 n-m | ||||
| MR10 – Rapid Advance* | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Centered (Recommended day-to-day) | 150 lbs. | 68.04 | 150 lbs. | 68.04 | 150 lbs. | 68.04 |
| Thrust | 3 lbs. | 1.4 | 15 lbs. | 6.8 | 15 lbs. | 6.8 |
*The Rapid Advance BiSlide Assembly is not recommended for vertical travel. Also only available in a “M01” 1 mm lead screw.
Coefficient of friction
Coefficient range
Repeatability
Straight line accuracy
Screw lead accuracy
Operating temperature
.09 typical
0.04 (Heavy Load Dynamic) to 0.15-0.3 (Lubricated heavy Load Static>1 hour)
0.00015″ (4 microns) typical
0.003″ (0.076 mm) over entire travel distance. Higher accuracy 0.0015″ (0.038mm) available
0.003″/10″ (0.076 mm/25 cm) 0.0015″/10″ available. Consult factory.
0 to 180° F (-18 to 82° C)
Information on stage composition, tolerances, wear and design for specialty applications.
Definitions and parameters that effect the various load ratings.
BiSlide® Dimensions (Shown with optional motors and cleats)
‡Standard travel distances available are in 5″ increments up to 20″ in length and 10″ increments over 20″.
View from Top
View from Side
View from End
Carriage
Free Motion Model
To function efficiently single axis BiSlide Assemblies should be mounted to a flat surface. Cleating Recommendations.
BiSlide Base Cross-Section
The slider / carriage (shaded area in the cross-section to the left) rides inside the guide ways. The 45 degree opposing ways give strength to carry the payload.
BiSlide Load Calculations
1Note: Because of the interlocking nature of the BiSlide carriage and the dovetail ways, the maximum recommended load centered (normal) or under thrust would be comparable whether the slide was upright (Normal – LN), Inverted (LI) or set on the Edge (LE).
Deflection: a = 0.000011 degrees / in-lb (F x d = in-lbs)
BiSlide Part Number Configuration
All manual BiSlide Assemblies have the same basic part number configuration. The number varies with the series, the travel distance, the lead screw and the slider length. Additional prefixes and suffixes are added for the options and accessories. You can determine the BiSlide part number using the chart below. The number can be found on the side or end of any Velmex device you may already own.
The part number can be found on the side of the BiSlide Assembly.
BiSlide Assemblies conform to European Machinery Directive (89/392/EEC) Annex 1
Manual BiSlide CAD Drawings / Documents / Instructions
The majority of CAD drawings found in our Technical Library are Step (.stp) files. You will also see .dxf, .dwg, .sat and .pdf files. For .STP files, you may need to right click on the download button and save the “target” or “link”. If you require a different format or cannot located the drawing you require, please contact us. Drawings are identified by the series or configuration. The complete part number can be found on the side or end of any Velmex device you may already own.
NOTE: Lead Screw pitch variations are represented by a single drawing number. For example – MN10-0100-E04-11 becomes MN10-0100-XXX-11
For non-standard sizes or multi-axis configurations, please contact us. There may be an additional charge.
| Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT | mf10-0050.sat | Free Sliding BiSlide, 5" Travel |  | - |
| SAT | mf10-0100.sat | Free Sliding BiSlide, 10" Travel | | - |
| SAT | mf10-0150.sat | Free Sliding BiSlide, 15" Travel | | - |
| SAT | mf10-0200.sat | Free Sliding BiSlide, 20" Travel | | - |
| SAT | mf10-0300.sat | Free Sliding BiSlide, 30" Travel | | - |
| SAT | mf10-0400.sat | Free Sliding BiSlide, 40" Travel | | - |
| SAT | mf10-0500.sat | Free Sliding BiSlide, 50" Travel | | - |
| SAT | mf10-0600.sat | Free Sliding BiSlide, 60" Travel | | - |
| SAT | mf10-0800.sat | Free Sliding BiSlide, 80" Travel | | - |
| Series | Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN10 | STP | MN10-0050-xxx-11.stp | Lead screw, basic knob, 5" Travel | | - |
| MN10 | STP | MN10-0100-xxx-11.stp | Lead screw, basic knob, 10" Travel | | - |
| MN10 | STP | MN10-0100-xxx-11 6 Cleats.stp | Lead screw, basic knob, 10" Travel - 6 cleats | | - |
| MN10 | STP | MN10-0100-xxx-11-LR.stp | Lead screw, basic knob, 10" Travel, left-right screw motion | | - |
| MN10 | STP | MN10-0150-xxx-11 4 Cleats.stp | Lead screw, basic knob, 15" Travel - 4 cleats | | - |
| MN10 | STP | MN10_0150_x_12_8Cleats.stp | Lead screw, basic knob, 15" Travel - Counter - 8 cleats | | - |
| MN10 | STP | MN10-0200-xxx-11 6 Cleats.stp | Lead screw, basic knob, 20" Travel - 6 cleats | | - |
| MN10 | STP | MN10-0300-xxx-11 12 Cleats.stp | Lead screw, basic knob, 30" Travel - 12 cleats | | - |
Side Knob BiSlide Drawings
| Series | Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN10 - Lock Left / Knob Right | STP | MN10-0050-xxx-40 Side Knob.stp | Side Knob BiSlide, Lead screw, 5" Vertical Travel, - lock left,/knob right | | - |
| MN10 - Lock Left / Knob Right | STP | MN10-0100-xxx-40 Side Knob.stp | Side Knob BiSlide, Lead screw, 10" VerticalTravel - lock left / knob right | | - |
| MN10 - Lock Left / Knob Right | STP | MN10-0150-xxx-40 Side Knob.stp | Side Knob BiSlide, Lead screw, 15" Vertical Travel, - lock left,/knob right | | - |
| MN10 - Knob Left / Lock Right | STP | MN10-0150-xxx-41 Side Knob.stp | Side Knob BiSlide, Lead screw, 15" VerticalTravel - lock left / knob right | | - |
| MN10 - Lock Left / Knob Righ | STP | MN10-0200-xxx-42 Side Knob.stp | Side Knob BiSlide, Lead screw,, 20" VerticalTravel - knob left / knob right | | - |
Side Knob BiSlide Documents
| Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiSlide Side Knob Info Sheet.pdf | Side Knob BiSlide information Sheet with specifications | |  | |
| Side Kob BiSlide Dimensional Drawings.pdf | Dimensional drawings for the Side Knob BiSlide | | |
Drawings are not available at the present time for manual Parallel-Coupled BiSlide Assemblies. Please contact Velmex.
Parallel-Coupled BiSlide Instruction Sheets
| Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiSlide Belt Drive Parallel Coupled Assy.pdf | Instructions - Assembly of the Parallel-Coupled Belt-Drive (motor-driven) BiSlide System | | | |
| BiSlide PC4 Parallel Coupled .pdf | Instructions - Assembly of the Parallel-Coupled BiSlide System | | |
| Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STP | MN05toMN30_ Tandem_with_cleats.stp | Tandem BiSlide MN10 with MF Free Slide, 5", 10" 15" 20", 30" Travel Lengths | | - |
| SAT | MN05toMN30_Tandem_with_cleats.sat | Tandem BiSlide MN10 with MF Free Slide, 5", 10" 15" 20", 30" Travel Lengths | | - |
| STP | MN40toMN80_Tandem_with_cleats.stp | Tandem BiSlide MN10 with MF Free Slide, 40", 50" 60" 80 Travel Lengths | | - |
| SAT | MN40toMN80_Tandem_with_cleats.sat | Tandem BiSlide MN10 with MF Free Slide, 40", 50" 60" 80 Travel Lengths | | - |
| Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STP / PDF | BiSlide Cleat MC-1 | BiSlide - MC-1 Cleat | | |
| STP / PDF | BiSlide Cleat MC-2 | BiSlide - MC-2 Cleat | | |
| STP / PDF | BiSlide Optical Table Cleat MC-3 | BiSlide - MC-3 Cleat for Optical Table Mounting | | |
| STP | GST-1-FX.stp | XZ Bracket (10" x13") Free Standing | | - |
| STP | GST-1-L.stp | XZ Bracket in line | | - |
| STP | GST-2-FX.stp | XZ Bracket Free Standing | | - |
| STP | GST-2-L.stp | XZ Bracket in line | | - |
| STP | IM001-61 MSPP-1 Adjustable foot plate.stp | Adjustable foot for BiSlide bases and post assemblies. | | - |
| STP | IM001-104 MSPP-2 Standard Universal Plate.stp | Multi-purpose adapter plate (4.6" c 4.6" X 0.375") | | |
| STP / PDF | IM001-105 MSPP-3 4800 BiSlide plate | Adapter plate to mount Rotary Table (A48 or B48 Series) to BiSlide | | |
| STP | IM001-106 MSPP-4 5990 Plate.stp | Adapter plate to mount Rotary Table (A59 or B59 Series) to BiSlide | | - |
| STP | IM001-107 MSPP-5 End Mounted Plate.stp | Adapter plate to end mount BiSlide extrusion. | | - |
| STP | IM001-108 MSPP-6 Optical Plate.stp | Adapter plate to end mount BiSlideto an optical bench | | - |
| STP / PDF | IM001-130-131 8x8 Top Plate with Standoffs | BiSlide payload plate to expand the carriage (8" x 8" x 0.375") | | |
| IM001-132 12x12 Top Plate.pdf | BiSlide payload plate to expand the carriage (12" x 12" x 0.375") | | ||
| STP / PDF | MSPP-10A Two carriages in one slide body with mounting holes | Tandem BiSlide Plate to connect to dual carriages together. | | |
| IM003-1-T-nut.vcd | T-nut | - | |
BiSlide Frame Instructions
| Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bislide base F2 assy.pdf | Instructions - Frame Assembly for F2 Base | | | |
| Bislide base F4 assy rev1.pdf | Instructions - Frame Assembly for F4 Base | | |
Right-Angled Gearboxes
| Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STP | R_Angle_Assy_Detailed-lr.stp | Gearbox - A60 Series - Left or right orientation | | - |
| SAT | Rt-angle-left-right.sat | Gearbox - A60 Series - Left or right orientation | | - |
| STP | large_R_Angle_Assy_up-down.stp | Gearbox - A60 Series - Up or down orientation | | - |
| SAT | large-rt-angle-up-down.sat | Gearbox - A60 Series - Up or down orientation | | - |
BiSlide Documents
| Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiSlide Dimensional Drawing.pdf | 2D Dimensional Drawings | | | |
| BiSlide_cat 9-21-15.pdf | Specfications and features for BiSlide Assembly | | | |
| BiSlide Users Manual 2021 w/ StabilNut II.pdf | User's Operating Manual for BiSlide Assemblies built after March 2019 with StabiNut II™ drive nut. | | | |
| BiSlide Users Manual w/ StabilNut I.pdf | User's Operating Manual for BiSlide Assemblies built before March 2019 with StabliNut I™ drive nut. | | | |
| BiSlide Side Knob Info Sheet.pdf | Specfications and features for the Side Knob BiSlide Assembly | | |
BiSlide Instruction Sheets
| Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiSlide - Attaching Elgo Magnetic Encoder - 714.pdf | Instructions - Attaching Magnetic Encoder | | | |
| Bislide base F2 assy.pdf | Instructions - Assembly of F2 base | | | |
| Bislide base F4 assy rev2.pdf | Instructions - Assembly of F4 base | | | |
| BiSlide Belt Drive Parallel Coupled Assy.pdf | Instructions - Assembly of the Parallel-Coupled Belt-Drive (motor-driven) BiSlide System | | | |
| BiSlide PC4 Parallel Coupled .pdf | Instructions - Assembly of the Parallel-Coupled BiSlide System | | | |
| BiSlide Cleat Recommendations.pdf | Instructions - Number and position of cleats recommended for BiSlide Assemblies | | | |
| BiSlide Bearing Assembly Procedure.pdf | Instructions - Procedure to assemble the bearing and re-establish the preload in the field. | | | |
| BiSlide Way Cover Install BWC-P1.pdf | Instruction - Installing Way Covers on the linear BiSlide | | |
Velmex BiSlide® Applications and Examples
These are examples of Velmex products. If you wish a similar product, please contact us with your specific application specifications (travel distance, payload, hours per day in use, resolution, speed range, etc.). You can use the Request Assistance form.
The example displayed may be a custom configuration, designed to the customer’s specifications; and not offered as a standard product. Custom configurations could contain custom, externally-fabricated components.
Pictured in our gallery are examples of configurations for both manual and motorized BiSlides, along with configurations that also include other Velmex products. Product and accessory offering is subject to change and availability.
| Example Key Code | Meaning | Example Key Code | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Manually Operated | M | Motorized |
| S | Standard | C | Custom Configuration |
| B | BiSlide | U | UniSlide |
| X | XSlide | R | Rotary Tables |
| T | XY Tables | TT | Turntables |
| E | Elevating Tables | FS | Fun Stuff (Ingenious, Cool, or Just out of the ordinary applications) |
Single Axis Manual BiSlide Stages
Multiple-Axes Manual BiSlide Assemblies
Combination Assemblies
Working Images - BiSlides
Velmex also offers motorized BiSlide Assemblies. Examples of other Velmex products can be found on the Examples page or in the Examples section for each product.
Many questions can be answered by reviewing the “Features”, “Model / Series”, “Specifications”, “Options / Accessories” and “Technical Documentation” sections for each product line. Additional FAQs about product comparisons, product construction, purchasing and shipping can be found on the company FAQ page.
BiSlide Stage Troubleshooting
First - always read the Users Manual.
| Symptom | Possible Cause | Possible Fixes |
|---|---|---|
| The carriage binds or will not move. | During mounting, the base may have been over-tightened or mounted to an irregular surface. This can distort the assembly, causing carriage binding. | Loosen screws and re-tighten to the proper torque. |
| Tighten bolts in cleats to 95 in-lbs. | ||
| Remount base to a flat surface. (Recommend: Mounting surface should be steel or aluminum and have 1/4-20 UNC threaded holes with a minimum thread depth of 0.30".) | ||
| Mounting non-flat plate or blocks to the carriage to hold the load can also distort the assembly, causing carriage binding. Anything attached to the assembly must be mounted flat to the carriage. | Use the "finger test" to check for binding. Grasp the lead screw on either side of the carriage and twist. If the lead screw can't be moved, the slide or the load may not be mounted properly or the mounting bolts are too tight. (CAUTION: Over tightening will increase friction, could stall the motor and cause increased wear.) | |
| There is some backlash in the carriage on a motorized BiiSlide. | Some backlash maybe seen when the lead screw and carriage start to wear. | Adjust by tightening the Allen cap screw on the top of the drive nut. (CAUTION: Over tightening will increase friction, could stall the motor and cause increased wear.) |
| Use the "finger test" to check for binding. Grasp the lead screw on either side of the carriage and twist. If the lead screw can't be moved, the slide or the load may not be mounted properly or the mounting bolts are too tight. | ||
| There appears to be free-play on a motorized BiSlide. This may be accompanied by a clunking/knocking noise when pulling up and down on the corners of the carriage. | Objectionable play can be reduced by tightening the four carriage fit bolts on the carriage surface. | Adjust each bolt equally a maximum of 1/8 of a turn. (CAUTION: Over tightening will increase friction, could stall the motor and cause increased wear.) |
| Carriage appears to be at a slight angle and out of parallel with the base. | ||
| The limit switches are failing. | An out of parallel carriage may angle the limit switch actuator cam to be either too high or low resulting in limit switch failure. | |
| The carriage seems to clunk when pulling and pushing on one diagonal of the carriage. | The Carriage Fit Bolts may not have been tightened equal. | Back off on slightly on the adjustment bolts on the opposite diagonal and re-tighten all 4 bolts equally to 1/8 maximum turn. Use a level and check for parallelism to the base. (See User's Manual.) |
Do BiSlides need lubrication and how often?
Lubrication is important for motor-driven systems or wherever you want maximum life and the lowest friction. BiSlide Assemblies should be lubricated with Velmex BL-1 oil. Only a few drops are required to keep your slide running smoothly. The load and hours of use effect the amount and frequency of lubrication. Manual BiSlide assemblies require less frequent lubrication. See the user guide that came with your BiSlide for recommendations.
Can BiSlides be mounted together?
Yes, BiSlides can be mounted together in XY, XZ, XYZ configurations. Mounting BiSlide assemblies in multi-axis systems is easy using cleats. T-slot bases and frames can be added for more structure and to create application specific systems. They also can be combined with Velmex Rotary Tables and our other linear stages to make custom systems for a wide range of requirements. See BiSlide Options and Accessories for more information on the cleats and T-slot structuring.
How do I mount a BiSlide to my working surface?
BiSlides typically are mounted to any surface with the BiSlide cleats. The surface should be flat to avoid binding, operate smoothly and accurately. Steel or aluminum are recommended for the surface. For heavy loads, you start with 2 pair of cleats (4) and add a pair for every 5" in travel. Lighter loads would require fewer cleats.
How do you adjust the carriage fit on an BSlide?
Adjustments the carriage on a BiSlide may be necessary after break in period and less frequently thereafter. The Lead Screw Nut (StabilNut) has an adjustable mesh to minimize backlash. Carriage fit can be adjusted by tightening the bolts on the carriage surface. See the BiSlide Owners Manual for how and when to adjust
How much weight can you lift vertically with a BiSlide Belt driven slide?
When used with a Velmex VXM™ controller you can lift up to 20 lbs. with the Belt Drive model. However, when using a BiSlide® Belt driven slide mounted vertically it should be used in conjunction with a "Fail-Safe-Brake" option to prevent rapid dropping. A VXM™ with braking option is offered. A servo system with similar braking option can lift up to 40 lbs vertically on the Belt Drive.
If you have questions about your specific application or want us to design a BiSlide System for you, please complete the Request Assistance form or call Velmex to speak to one of our Application Engineers.
