Needle Roller Bearing Linear Slides – Linear Technology
Zero backlash. High load capacity. Reliable in every application.
Our needle roller bearing linear slides are the ideal solution for high-precision positioning and motion tasks. They combine maximum rigidity with minimal clearance, ensuring reliable performance in automation, metrology, and manufacturing. The durable cross roller design, modular variety of configurations, and high-quality materials make them the first choice for demanding applications in linear motion technology. Developed and manufactured to the highest quality standards – for over 60 years.
Type NCSL
Cross slide with swivelling plate, center-drilled, with handwheel, spindle, and nut
Type NCSM
Cross slide with swivelling plate, center-drilled, with micrometer knurled knob, spindle, and nut
Type NCE, N
Motorized version, standard mounting, cross slide, center drilled, with XY bellows cover
Type NCE, U
Motorized version, inverted mounting, cross slide, center drilled, with Y bellows cover
Type NCE, U
Motorized version, inverted mounting, cross slide, center drilled, with XY bellows cover and intermediate plate
Type NCE, U
Motorized version, inverted mounting, cross slide, center drilled, with XY bellows cover
Heavy-Duty Slides
Type NCP
Heavy-duty cross slide, center-drilled, basic slide version, without spindle and nut
Type NCM
Heavy-duty cross slide, center-drilled, with micrometer knurled knob, spindle, and nut
Type NCSP
Heavy-duty cross slide with swivelling plate, center-drilled, basic slide version, without spindle and nut
Type NCSL
Heavy-duty cross slide with swivelling plate, center-drilled, with handwheel, spindle, and nut
Type NCSM
Heavy-duty cross slide with swivelling plate, center-drilled, with micrometer knurled knob, spindle, and nut
Type NCE, N
Heavy-duty slide, motorized version, standard mounting, cross slide, center-drilled
Type NCE, N
Heavy-duty slide, motorized version, standard mounting, cross slide, center-drilled, with XY bellows cover
Type NCE, U
Heavy-duty slide, motorized version, inverted mounting, cross slide, center-drilled, with Y bellows cover
Type NCE, U
Heavy-duty slide, motorized version, inverted mounting, cross slide, center-drilled, with XY bellows cover and intermediate plate
Type NCE, U
Heavy-duty slide, motorized version, inverted mounting, cross slide, center-drilled, with XY bellows cover
So much choice and still not the right fit?
No problem – we also manufacture according to your drawing or customize our slide guides to meet your specific requirements.
Type NO – Needle Roller Bearing Linear Slides
Open type
The NO-type linear slide offers an especially long travel range with a short slide length – ideal for applications with limited installation space and high stroke requirements. Thanks to its needle roller-based cross guide, this variant ensures precise, backlash-free motion, high load capacity, and excellent moment resistance in all directions. The open version allows for versatile mounting options on customer-specific drive units or functional elements.
- Width: 100-400 mm
- Travel: 50-800 mm
- Load capacity up to max. 59.850 N
- Travel speed up to max. 20 m/min
- Coefficient of friction (approx. value): 0,003 mm
Type NP | NL | NM – Needle Roller Bearing Linear Slides
Variants for Customized Drive Solutions
The NP, NL, and NM linear slide types offer maximum flexibility for various requirements in linear motion applications. All three variants are based on the robust, needle roller-based cross guide, delivering high precision, load capacity, and repeatability – ideal for use in automation, testing and measuring systems, or special-purpose machinery.
Standard / Heavy-Duty Configurations:
- NP: Basic slide version, without spindle and nut
- NL: Slide with handwheel, spindle, and nut
- NM: Slide with micrometer knurled knob, spindle, and nut
- Width: 100-400 mm
- Travel: 50-800 mm
- Load capacity up to max. 59.850 N
- Travel speed up to max. 20 m/min
- Coefficient of friction (approx. value): 0,003 mm
- Lead accuracy: ± 0.02 mm per 300 mm stroke
- Special spindles available on request
Type NCP | NCL | NCM – Needle Roller Bearing Linear Slides
Stationary Cross Slide, Center-Drilled
The NCP, NCL, and NCM slides are designed as stationary variants – ideal for applications in mechanical engineering, special-purpose machinery, and automation technology. The central bore enables symmetrical, centered mounting. For off-center installations, dimensions V and W can be specified and adapted accordingly.
Standard / Heavy-Duty Configurations:
- NCP: Cross slide, center-drilled, basic slide version, without spindle and nut
- NCL: Cross slide, center-drilled, with handwheel, spindle, and nut
- NCM: Cross slide, center-drilled, with micrometer knurled knob, spindle, and nut
- Width: 100-400 mm
- Travel: 50-800 mm
- Load capacity up to max. 59.850 N
- Travel speed up to max. 20 m/min
- Coefficient of friction (approx. value): 0,003 mm
- Lead accuracy: ± 0.02 mm per 300 mm stroke
- Special spindles available on request
Type NCSP | NCSL | NCSM – Needle Roller Bearing Linear Slides
Cross Slide with Swivelling Plate, Center-Drilled
The NCSP, NCSL, and NCSM slide types combine the proven cross roller guidance with an integrated swivelling plate, enabling not only linear movement but also precise manual rotation. The swivelling plate is center-drilled as standard, allowing for centered mounting. For alternative mounting requirements, the position of the mounting hole can be individually adapted using dimensions V and W.
Standard / Heavy-Duty Configurations:
- NCSP: Cross slide with swivelling plate, center-drilled, basic slide version, without spindle and nut
- NCSL: Cross slide with swivelling plate, center-drilled, with handwheel, spindle, and nut
- NCSM: Cross slide with swivelling plate, center-drilled, with micrometer knurled knob, spindle, and nut
- Width: 100-400 mm
- Travel: 50-800 mm
- Load capacity up to max. 59.850 N
- Travel speed up to max. 20 m/min
- Coefficient of friction (approx. value): 0,003 mm
- Lead accuracy: ± 0.02 mm per 300 mm stroke
- Special spindles available on request
Type NE | NCE (N&U) – Needle Roller Bearing Linear Slides
Motorized Slide Guides for Automated Applications
The motorized slide of types NE and NCE are specifically designed for direct integration of stepper, servo, or DC motors – enabling high-precision positioning tasks in automated production processes. They are based on the proven cross roller guide system, offering high rigidity, zero backlash, and strong load capacity.
Mounting is possible in either standard (N) or inverted (U) configuration, depending on application requirements. With various spindle types (roller screw or ball screw), these systems offer full flexibility in terms of speed, load capacity, and positioning accuracy.
Standard / Heavy-Duty Configurations:
- NE, N: Motorized version, standard mounting
- NE, N: Motorized version, standard mounting, with bellows cover
- NE, U: Motorized version, inverted mounting
- NE, U: Motorized version, inverted mounting, with bellows cover
- NCE, N: Motorized version, standard mounting, cross slide, center-drilled
- NCE, N: Motorized version, standard mounting, cross slide, center-drilled, with XY bellows cover
- NCE, U: Motorized version, inverted mounting, cross slide, center-drilled, with Y bellows cover
- NCE, U: Motorized version, inverted mounting, cross slide, center-drilled, with XY bellows cover and intermediate plate
- NCE, U: Motorized version, inverted mounting, cross slide, center-drilled, with XY bellows cover
- Width: 100–400 mm
- Stroke: 50–800 mm
- Load capacity: up to 59,850 N
- Travel speed: up to 20 m/min
- Coefficient of friction (approx. value): 0.003 mm
- Limit and zero-point switches: optional
- Lead accuracy: ± 0.015 mm per 300 mm
- Positioning accuracy: up to max. 0.001 mm
- Speed: up to 2000 rpm
- Additional options: available on request
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to your most important questions.
Here you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions about our needle roller bearing slides by Cleveland Lineartechnik.
Quick, clear, and transparent – so you’re always well informed.
A needle roller bearing linear slide is a linear system based on cross roller bearing technology. It enables high-precision, backlash-free motion with high load capacity and moment stiffness – ideal for applications in automation, manufacturing, and metrology.
The slide guides are available in various configurations:
- NO – Open design with long travel range in a compact format
- NP – Without spindle and nut, for custom drive configurations
- NL – With spindle, nut, and handwheel
- NM – With micrometer adjustment for ultra-fine positioning
- NE / NCE – For motorized drive, with optional coupling and flange
The guides are available in various sizes with stroke lengths ranging from 12 mm to over 950 mm, depending on the version. Special stroke lengths and custom sizes are available on request.
As standard, our slides are manufactured from high-grade gray cast iron EN-GJL-250 to ensure maximum stability and durability. Upon request, all slides are also available in a lightweight aluminum version. This allows us to offer the optimal combination of precision, load capacity, and weight reduction—tailored to your specific application.
Every slide can be operated with a motor. The NE and NCE variants are specifically designed for motor integration. The NCE version includes a coupling and flange plate—allowing for quick and easy installation of motors from various manufacturers.
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