I LIDE
®
Assemblies
CAUTION
!
Wrap Point.
Do Not operate with exposed
long hair, jewelry, or loose clothing.
CAUTION
!
Pinch Point.
Keep fingers clear during
operation.
(Parallel coupled & Base assembly is additional document)
1
BiSlide Assemblies must not be used in applications where Operator Error,
Mechanical Failure, Knob/Thumb Lock Failure, Motor, Wiring, Controller, or Limit Switch
Failure could result in personal injury.
If you feel this product is not suitable for your application then, immediately contact your
distributor or Velmex to obtain a RMA number to return this product for a refund or credit.
End Plate Removal...4
Load Attachment......4
Lubrication................5
Adjustments..............5
Motor Mounting.........6
Wiring.........................6
Convert to Motorized..7
Limit Switches..
Warranty & CE...........8
Contact Information....8
..........7
Motor Plate
Base
StabilNut
Tension
Plate Bearing
Pad (8)
Lead
Screw
T-Slot
(4)
End Plate
Support Bearing
StabilNut
Carriage
Accessory
Mounting
(4)
Roller Thrust
Bearing (2)
Coupling
Threaded
Mounting
Hole (8)
Carriage Fit
Adjustment
(4)
Coupling
Cover
BiSlide Terminology
Cleat
Bearing
Plate
B S
I LID
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Made
in USA
Model
#
MN10-0200-E01-21
Order
#
R1234
Model Number
BS
I
LIDE
®
Assemblies
Owner

s
Manual
!
100%
Duty
Maximum Load / Speed
at 72o F Ambient
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
0
1
10 5
50 10
100 20
200 30
300 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Sliding (normal)
Lifting (thrust*)
* Maximum 40 lbs thrust toward motor
> 40 lbs will compress bearing preload
Speed
(rev/sec)
50 max speed
60 max speed
40 max speed
20
speed
max
80 max speed
30 max speed
1 kg = 2.2 lb
Load (lb)
50%
Duty
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
25%
Duty
33%
Duty
Maximum Load Capacity
Critical Speed
of Lead Screw
per Length
P/V Limit of StabilNut
& Lead Screw
2
Load
Dynamic
Static
Momentary
Normal
300 lb.
300 lb.
1000 lb.
Thrust
100 lb*
200 lb.
300 lb.
Cantilevered**
500 inch-lb.
(250 for Way Cover Model)
Cross
Section
M
Drive Scheme
N=Nut/Screw Drive
F=Free Sliding
Design
10=Inch
11=Inch & Way Cover
Design Travel* (Tenths of Inches)
Standard travel lengths (Inches):
5,10,15,20,30,40,50,60,80
Mounting
Blank =None
11=Basic Knob
12=Knob/Counter, Horizontal, Inc
+ From Knob
13=
rement
Knob/Counter, Vertical, Increment + From Knob **
14=Knob/Counter, Horizontal, Increment From Knob
15=Knob/Counter, Vertical, Increment From Knob **
20=NEMA 23 Motor Mount
21=
23 Mount & Limit Switches
NEMA
30=
34 Motor Mount
NEMA
31=
34 Mount &
NEMA
Limit Switches
Blank
None
M02
2.00 mm
E01
0.10 Inches
E04
0.40 Inches
Lead Screw
Advance/Turn
* Free Sliding Models have 2.4" Longer Travel,
Waycover Models Under 40" Travel have 1.0" less
** For BiSlides oriented vertically with the knob up.
Use the Horizontal reading (-12 or -14) for applications
with the knob down.
M N 1 0 - 0 2 0 0 - E 0 1 - 2 1
Model Numbers
Use the following table to identify the characteristics of your BiSlide. The Model number
like the one shown below is located on the side of the BiSlide (see drawing on page 1).
WARNING
Overloading,
improper mounting, or
misapplication of this
product may result in serious
injury.
!
Exceeding the load/speed
limits shown in the graph at the
right will result in rapid Lead Screw
and Nut wear. Consult our
engineering department for other
duty cycles and temperatures.
Operating temperature: 0 to180° F (-18 to 82° C)
F Normal
FThrust
F Cantilever
F Cantilever
** Cantilever load is F x distance from Carriage center. To calculate an equivalent
center load use this formula: Equal Normal Load = (d x L/2) + L
= distance load is from center of Carriage in inches, = Load (lbs.)
d
L
! 3
Mounting to a Surface
The BiSlide Assembly base should be mounted with Velmex MC cleats to a reasonably
flat surface. Inaccuracies and binding can result if mounted to non-flat surfaces.
Mounting surface should be steel or aluminum and have 1/4-20 UNC threaded holes with
a minimum thread depth of 0.30
Refer to drawing and table below for cleat placement. Use cleats in pairs with a pair 1.2"
from each end to first mounting hole. All other cleats should be equally spaced between
them. Use more cleats for heavy off center loads and for more rigidity.
Attach cleats with Velmex MB-1 bolts or equal grade 8 bolts. Start with bolts finger tight
and then tighten bolts progressively alternating sides and diagonals. Finish by tightening
bolts to 95 in-lbs. The BiSlide can also be mounted on its side using bolts or nuts in the
T-slots (see illustrations below).
Thread locking compound (Loctite ) is recommended for all mounting bolts. Lighter Loads
Heavier Loads
Design
L
L
C
CC
CC
C
CC
CC
Travel Travel Length
Length # Cleats Spacing Spacing # Cleats Spacing Spacing
(inches)
(cm)
(inches)
(cm)
(inches)
(cm)
(inches)
(cm)
5
12.70
12.2
30.988
4
8.380
21.285
4
8.380
21.285
10
25.40
17.2
43.688
4
13.380
33.985
6
6.690
16.993
15
38.10
22.2
56.388
4
18.380
46.685
8
6.127
15.562
20
50.80
27.2
69.088
6
11.690
29.693
10
5.845
14.846
30
76.20
37.2
94.488
8
11.127
28.262
12
6.676
16.957
40
101.60
49.6
125.984
10
11.445
29.070
14
7.630
19.380
50
127.00
59.6
151.384
12
11.156
28.336
16
7.969
20.240
60
152.40
69.6
176.784
14
10.963
27.847
18
8.223
20.885
80
203.20
89.6
227.584
16
12.254
31.126
20
9.531
24.209
CC = L - 3.820"
(C / 2) - 1
C = TOTAL # CLEATS
1/4-20 UNC-3B (8)
0.272" DIA THRU
(CLEARANCE FOR 1/4-20 BOLTS)
L
4.000"
4.000"
4.60"
1.420"
CC
CC
1.420"
1.200" 1.420"
1.200"
Cleat and T-slot Mounting Methods
0.46"
45°
0.20" DIA
ACCESS
HOLE
1/4-20 Button
Head Bolt
1/4-20 Modified
Truss Head Bolt
MTN
T Slot Nut
4
End Plate Mounting
Refer to drawing at right for hole pattern for end
mounting. Surface should be steel or aluminum and
have 1/4-20 UNC threaded holes with a minimum thread
depth of 0.30". Use Velmex MB-1 or equal grade 8 bolts.
Start with bolts finger tight and than tighten bolts
progressively alternating sides and diagonals. Finish by
tightening bolts to 95 in-lbs. Thread locking compound
(Loctite) is recommended for all mounting bolts.
Cantilever load on end plate must not exceed 94 ft-lbs.
XY Mounting
Attach Y axis base to X axis carriage with a pair of MC-2
cleats and four MB-1 bolts. Start with bolts finger tight and
than tighten bolts progressively alternating side to side and
diagonally. Finish by tightening bolts to 95 in-lbs.
Thread locking compound (Loctite) is recommended for all
mounting bolts.
A pair of properly installed cleats have 425 lbs of holding
capacity before slipping. However, if the cleats loosen due to vibration or improper
tightening the BiSlide stage can slip resulting in damage to external equipment, or serious
injury. In critical applications cleats should be drilled and pinned to the BiSlide base.
XZ Mounting (End Plate To Carriage)
Attach Z axis end plate to X or Y axis carriage with four MB-1
bolts.
Start with bolts finger tight and than tighten bolts progressively
alternating side to side and diagonally. Finish by tightening
bolts to 95 in-lbs.
Thread locking compound (Loctite) is recommended for all
mounting bolts.
Load Attachment
)
(Refer to page 2 for maximum load capacity
Refer to drawing on page 3 for mounting hole pattern in carriage. When mounting to the
carriage surface use four Velmex MB-1 (1/4-20 UNC) or equal grade 8 bolts. Bolts must
thread into the carriage to a minimum depth of .30" depth. Torque bolts to 95 in-lbs. User
attached Blocks, Plates, etc. must be flat. Attaching non-flat surfaces may distort the
carriage causing binding.
Thread locking compound (Loctite) is recommended for all mounting bolts.
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
1.420"
1.420"
End Plate Removal
It may be necessary to remove the end plate to insert T-slot nuts for limit switches or side
mountings. To remove the end plate the carriage should first be positioned all the way to
the end plate end. This will insure the end plate centers to the center of the lead screw as
determined by the carriage on reinstallation. Use a T-30 Torx wrench to remove the four
end plate bolts. When reinstalling the plate torque the bolts to 100 in-lbs. LUBE
CARRIAGE FIT
NUT MESH
5
Lubrication
Motor Driven BiSlide Assemblies should be lubricated with Velmex
BL-1 oil if minimum friction, maximum life, and repeatability are a
concern. Using any other than BL-1 lubricant may damage bearing
pads, nut, or lead screw support bearing. Re-lube when the lead
screw and ways appear dry of lubricant. Continuous use
applications with heavy loads may necessitate daily lubrication.
To lubricate BiSlide Assembly, traverse carriage near center of travel and apply 3 to 4
drops of oil to the end of carriage at the way surfaces and on the lead screw threads.
Apply oil to both end of carriage, refer to the diagram above for lube points.
Occasionally apply 1 to 2 drops of BL-1 to the point where the lead screw enters the lead
screw support bearing (end plate end).
The following adjustments may be necessary after
break in period and less frequently thereafter.
The Lead Screw Nut (StabilNut) has adjustable mesh
to minimize backlash. To minimize backlash, tighten
(Clockwise with 5/32 hex key) nut tension screws (see
diagram at right) equally 1/8 of a turn maximum at a
time. Test for over tightness by turning lead screw by
hand. Lead screw should rotate by twisting with index
fingers and thumbs of both hands.
StabilNut
Do not remove nut tension screws. If tension
screws are unscrewed more than 2 turns the nut
tension plate may dislodge from the nut requiring
removal of the carriage to refasten the plate.
Carriage
Carriage fit is adjustable by tightening the four T-30 Torx head bolts on the carriage
surface (see diagram above). Carriage free-play is indicated by a clunking/knocking
noise when pulling up and down on the corners of the carriage. To reduce carriage free-
play tighten (Clockwise) each bolt equally 1/8 of a turn maximum at a time.
To check if the carriage is parallel to the base, place a small car