Steinel Guide Units

About Steinel Guide Units

In 1925, Bernhard Steinel founded Bernhard Steinel Werkzeugmaschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG the cornerstone of a successful business. Both nationally and internationally, the name STEINEL quickly became synonymous with quality. STEINEL evolved from a supplier of standard parts to a systems provider.

STEINEL, a family-owned business with production facilities in Villingen-Schwenningen and Halblech/Buching, stands for top precision and offers high-quality punching and bending technology as well as mechanical engineering solutions. 

Guide Units

Our high-precision, durable guide units are designed for universal use in tool shops and the fields of machine engineering, measuring device design, apparatus engineering and fixture construction. In addition to our large range of standard guide units, our customer-specific guide units make it possible to implement tailor-made solutions optimally, quickly and economically with maximum quality and extended lifetime guaranteed.

Quality criteria of STEINEL guides

         Outstanding lifetimes and high loading capacity due to: highest part precision

         Outstanding surface quality

         Optimum material selection

         Tailored heat treatment process

         Perfect matching

Sliding Guides

For a wide range of application fields, including in dirty (contaminated) environments with high lateral forces, in the versions with bronze coating or solid lubricant.

Roller Guides (Roller & Ball Guides)

Intended for preloaded guide units that are free of clearance. Standardised and available in diameters from 3 mm to 80 mm. Ball cages made of plastic, aluminium or brass, aluminium roller cages.

Quality criteria of STEINEL Roller Guides

         Long life time Profile rollers and balls are helically arranged in the cage, and are free-wheeling mounted.

         Fast stroke movements Speeds of up to 30 m/min. can be achieved as a result of the low friction of the rollers or balls.

         High lateral forces possible The large number of load-bearing rollers or balls ensures an even force distribution.

         High guide accuracy and interchangeability Profile rollers or balls of optimum precision and identical sorting are used.

         Low maintenance expense

 

Guide Pillars

A wide range of standardised guide pillars with diameters from 3 mm to 100 mm, that can be used with sliding guide bushes and roller guides.

High-Precision Construction

Steinel Guide Units are meticulously crafted with precision ground surfaces and hard chrome plating, ensuring superior wear resistance and minimized friction. This meticulous attention to surface finish enhances the alignment accuracy essential for die and mould base applications, supporting consistent performance even in high-cycle operations.


Exceptional Load and Speed Capabilities

Designed to withstand demanding manufacturing environments, Steinel Guide Units accommodate substantial loads up to 150 kN and reach limiting speeds of 6000 rpm. The integration of precision ball and needle roller bearings ensures reliable motion, while nitrile rubber seals protect internal components for longer service life.


Customisation and Versatile Applications

Whether you require a standard or tailored solution, these guide units can be customized for unique specifications. Their compatibility with multiple mounting and shaft types, as well as single or double row configurations, makes them versatile for various die and mould assembly requirements. Sourcing options include distributor, exporter, importer, supplier, and trader channels, primarily from Germany.