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The NB's SHAFTS is used with bearings such as a slide bush in order to obtain highly accurate linear motion. When used in combination with a slide bush, the shaft performs as the inner race of the bearing system. The quality and accuracy of the shaft directly affect the performance of the slide bush. NB slide shaft is manufactured with an emphasis on quality and accuracy to ensure stable functionality under many operating conditions. Superior performance is guaranteed for both rotational motion and combined rotation and linear motion.
Outline of NB SHAFTS
NB will perform a wide variety of highly accurate machining processes to provide custom shafting from relatively simple machining, such as tapping and shaft stepping to the more demanding high-speed rotating shafts and spindles. NB can also perform special grinding and bore machining requirements.
High wear resistant carbon-chromium bearing steel (SUJ2) and Martensite stainless steel (equiverent to SUS440C) materials are most commonly used. These materials are annealed and tempered to achieve a reliably uniform hardened layer in both the circumferential and axial directions. A cross-sectional photograph illustrating the hardened layer depth of the NB slide shaft is shown below.
>> SN/SNS/SNT Type - NB Shaft -
NB's SN/SNS slide shaft is a high-precision, straight, machined shaft series that may be used with a slide bush or as material in other applications.
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>> SNB/SNSB Type
  - Center-Lined Tapped Shaft -
We have standardized center-lined tapped shaft for convenient choice.
This type is available for the combination with the rail [SA Type].
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>> SFW/SFWS/PC Type - Inch Shaft -
NB Inch shaft series
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Metric-Series Shaft Supporter & Support Rail
>> SH/SH-A Type - shaft supporter -
This type is the most popular compact shaft supporter. Two different types of shaft support rail, each with differing materials(aluminum / cast iron) are available for your selection.
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>> SHF(-FC) Type - shaft supporter flange type -
This is the shaft supporter flange type which makes the compact design possible. Two different types of this product, each with differing materials(aluminum / cast iron) are available for your selection.
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>> SA Type - shaft support rail -
This is the product which supports a shaft from the lower part and presses down bending of the shaft in the conditions of a long stroke or high load. Lightweight aluminum is applied to this product as material.
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Inch-Series Shaft Supporter & Support Rail
>>WH-A Type  - Shaft Supporter -
Shaft End Support for inch series shafts. It is made of high quality aluminum and machined to provide highly accurate support.
>> 2D-CAD DATA(DXF) is available on Downloads page.
>> WA Type - Shaft Support Rail -
WA Type Support Rail is standard for inch series shaft. We offer standard legths as well as custom legth per specification.
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>> LWA Type - Low Profile Shaft Support Rail -
The LWA Support Rail is ideal for compact space application. Rial can be shipped with or without mounting holes to suite custommer's application.
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>> WSS Type - Shaft Rail Assembly -
The WSS Shaft Rail Assembly comes to you pre-assembled and ready for use. High quality NB Inch Shaft is machined and assembled with WA support rail to provide easy to used quality rail assembly best suited for our NB Bushings and much more. For corrosive environment, it can be built with stainless steel shaft. It also can be customized to your need such as custom lengths and surface treatments.
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NB SHAFT Lineup

NB's SHAFTS lineup can be seen below.

Please refer to the PDF catalog on the Catalog page for more detailed information about each product.

* Click each name or image, Part number structure can be checked.


SN
SUJ2
accepts special processing




SNS
equivalent to SUS440C
accepts special processing




SNT
SUJ2(pipe)
accepts special processing


NB CENTER-LINED TAPPED SHAFT Lineup

NB's CENTER-LINED TAPPED SHAFT lineup can be seen below.

Please refer to the PDF catalog on the Catalog page for more detailed information about each product.

* Click each name or image, Part number structure can be checked.
SNB
SUJ2
tapped hole processing


SNSB
equivalent to SUS440C
tapped hole processing


NB INCH SERIES SHAFT Lineup

NB's INCH SERIES SHAFT lineup can be seen below.

Please refer to the PDF catalog on the Catalog page for more detailed information about each product.

* Click each name or image, Part number structure can be checked.


SFW
SUJ2 Inch Series


SFWS
equivalent to SUS440C Inch


PC
Pre Cut Shaft
NB METRIC SHAFT SUPPORTER & SUPPORT RAIL Lineup

Shaft Supporter and Shaft support rail lineup can be seen below.

Please refer to the PDF catalog on the Catalog page for more detailed information about each product.

2D and 3D CAD files for Shaft product can be found at Downloads page

* Click each name or image, Part number structure can be checked.


SH-A
aluminum  


SH
cast iron  


SHF(-FC)
aluminum/cast iron  


SA
aluminum
NB INCH SHAFT SUPPORTER & SUPPORT RAIL Lineup

Shaft Supporter and Shaft support rail lineup can be seen below.

Please refer to the TOPBALL Slide Products PDF catalog on the Catalog page for more detailed information about each product.

2D and 3D CAD files for Shaft product can be found at Downloads page

* Click each name or image to view information on PDF catalog,


WH-A
aluminum


WA
aluminum


LWA
aluminum


WSS
aluminum/steel
When choosing linear system products, it is necessary to calculate elements such as load-bearing and accuracy, taking into consideration the type of machinery and environment in which the system will be used. Please refer to the Engineering Information page regarding technical calculations.
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