LN-11GKL Open Long Plastic Linear Bearing Pillow Block

LN-11GKL open-long plastic pillow-block unit from the LIN plastic linear-bearing family. Designed for quiet, corrosion-resistant dry running; exact dimensions and load data remain model specific.

LN-11GKL combines the supported-shaft opening with a longer bearing station for applications that need both rail clearance and added support length. This open-long block combines two decisions in one part: clearance for the support rail and a longer bearing station for added guidance.

The open-long housing solves structural and clearance questions, but the sliding interface remains governed by the LIN material data, including the 0.4 N/mm²·m/s PV limit. The source separates steady and short-term temperatures: -50…+90 °C continuous, with short excursions permitted to +120 °C.

Design Highlights

LN-11GKL combines the supported-shaft opening with a longer bearing station for applications that need both rail clearance and added support length.

Open-long plastic pillow-block unit matched to the LN-11GKL drawing

Model identification uses: order code / installed open-long bearing / shaft d / extended L / open housing geometry / h / W / H / mounting holes / C / Co / weight

Catalogue pages 82–102 cover the LIN plastic family
LN-11GKL Open Long Plastic Linear Bearing Pillow Block product image
LN-11GKL Open Long Plastic Linear Bearing Pillow Block product view
LN-11GKL Open Long Plastic Linear Bearing Pillow Block specification and dimensional drawing
Series specification and dimensional reference

Technical Data

LN-11GKL selection and material data
Check Source Data Engineering Use
Series / form LN-11GKL open-long plastic pillow-block unit
Key drawing fields order code / installed open-long bearing / shaft d / extended L / open housing geometry / h / W / H / mounting holes / C / Co / weight Read the exact model row
Dry sliding coefficient 0.05–0.15 against steel Family material value
PV ceiling 0.4 N/mm²·m/s Combined pressure-speed limit
Material density 1.48 g/cm³ Published LIN material property
Temperature window -50/+90 °C continuous; to +120 °C short Check ambient and frictional heating
Source pages 82–102 Supplied linear-bearing catalogue

Data boundary: The figures above are published family properties. Exact dimensions, housing fits and load values for LN-11GKL stay model specific and should come from the selected catalogue row.

Machine Integration

Open-long blocks fit long supported rails with higher guidance demands, combining a larger bearing span with clearance for the underlying support extrusion.

For LN-11GKL, corrosion resistance and lubricant-free travel can simplify machine housekeeping. The catalogue also notes that the LIN material can be cleaned with disinfecting solution, which is useful context for equipment where oil migration would be undesirable.

Model Choice

For GKL, check both the open rail clearance and the extended body length. A long supported-shaft carriage can bind if either the support or the second bearing station is misaligned.

After the geometry is identified, compare the real duty with the dry-running material limits. Record load, sliding speed, stroke, shaft finish and operating temperature in the RFQ so LN-11GKL is checked as a system rather than as a bore-size lookup.

Service Practice

Open-long blocks benefit from a staged alignment check: set the rail straight first, then tighten the long housing while monitoring free movement. This prevents the extended bearing from bridging misaligned supports.

This family does not depend on scheduled grease replenishment. Inspection should instead look for abnormal clearance, embedded abrasive particles, heat and uneven wear; those symptoms often point to shaft or alignment issues around the LN-11GKL installation.

Related Products

LIN sliding-membrane variants
LIN cylindrical plastic bearings
LIN flanged and LN pillow-block units

FAQ

What makes LN-11GKL different from a ball-type linear bearing?
LN-11GKL uses a dry polymer sliding interface. It does not use recirculating balls, so selection focuses on sliding pressure, velocity, temperature, shaft finish and the specific mounting geometry.
Is LN-11GKL maintenance-free?
The supplied outline describes the LIN plastic family as maintenance-free and suitable for dry running; routine inspection is still needed for wear, debris and alignment.
What thermal limit should be used for LN-11GKL?
Use -50 to +90 °C as the published continuous range. The +120 °C figure is for short-duration exposure.
Which dimensions should be sent for a LN-11GKL quote?
Send the shaft diameter plus the catalogue interface fields for this form: order code / installed open-long bearing / shaft d / extended L / open housing geometry / h / W / H / mounting holes / C / Co / weight. Include a drawing or photo when replacing an installed unit.

Request a Quote

Send the LN-11GKL model if known, shaft size, quantity, mounting dimensions and duty conditions to sales@netherlandsdrive.com. Ever Power Netherlands Branch will use the supplied catalogue family as the technical reference for selection.

RP Techniek BV (EVER-POWER Netherlands Branch)

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