
The AirTAC Airtac LRM Miniature Linear Guide LRM12N1X195S10AP is a miniature linear guide on a 12 mm stainless-steel rail with recirculating-ball carriage. It is the small end of the range, for light-duty precision positioning in a tight envelope — compact stages, small pick-and-place heads and inspection fixtures.
The LRM12N1X195S10AP is a complete miniature guide set: a 195 mm stainless steel rail, 12 mm across, with one factory-assembled standard-length carriage. The distinguishing choice is accuracy grade P - precision - which tightens the manufacturing tolerances of the rail and carriage above the high grade, at the cost of a smaller stock pool. Preload remains grade A, so travel stays free-running despite the tighter tolerances.
The precision edge matters only if the installation respects it: mount on a ground or finish-milled surface, and use either side of the rail as the datum face. ISO 3290 G10 Japanese balls run in the retained ball circuit; a double-lip seal manages lubrication and excludes fine dust, and the outer cover keeps larger particles off the seal strip. Re-greasing is due every 100 km of travel or every 3 to 6 months - on a 200 mm stroke cycling once per second, 100 km arrives in roughly three weeks of continuous running, so the distance binds long before the calendar does. Ambient limit is 80 C with peaks to 100 C. No load or moment ratings exist for LRM in published form; we confirm them for this model through an RFQ.
| Model | Airtac LRM Miniature Linear Guide LRM12N1X195S10AP |
|---|---|
| Series | LRM Series Miniature Linear Guide |
| Supplied as | Complete guide set |
| Construction | Recirculating ball, stainless-steel rail, common-rail design |
| Size code | LRM12 |
| Rail width | 12 mm |
| Carriage length | Standard carriage |
| Carriages supplied | 1 |
| Rail length | 195 mm |
| Load & moment ratings | Not published for this series — ask us to confirm for your model |
|---|---|
| Accuracy grade | P — precision grade |
| Preload grade | A — no preload |
| Mounting screws | M2 or M3 rail screws depending on size |
| Lubrication | Pre-filled with Kyodo Yushi PS No. 2; top up through the rear lubrication hole |
| Ambient temperature | Up to 80 °C ambient, 100 °C transient peak |
| Interchangeability | LRM carriages fit LRM rails of the same model |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC LRM catalogue. The catalogue does not publish load or moment ratings, running parallelism, speed limits, or carriage base material for LRM. We will not quote a figure we cannot source — ask us and we will confirm it for your model.
| LRM | LRM Series Miniature Linear Guide. |
|---|---|
| 12 | Size code. |
| N | Standard carriage. |
| 1X195 | 1 carriage on a 195 mm rail. |
| S… | End-hole offset from the rail end, in mm. |
| A | A — no preload — higher preload raises rigidity and tightens how flat the mounting surface must be. |
| P | P — precision grade. |
| This order | Complete guide set |
|---|---|
| Rail | Yes, 195 mm |
| Carriage | Yes, 1 |
Rail and carriage(s) supplied together, matched as a set. If you are not sure which form you need, send us the machine or the original part number and we will confirm it before you order.
Positioning a lens or mirror in a benchtop instrument calls for the P grade: the tighter tolerances support repeatable returns to the same coordinate, while preload A keeps the adjustment feel light.
Indexing small device packages under a probe card in an electronics assembly cell rewards precision-grade travel, and the standard carriage keeps the indexer footprint minimal.
A checking fixture beside a small CNC lathe faces mist and fine swarf; the double-lip seal together with the outer cover defends the ball circuit, though the 195 mm rail should sit away from hot chips and stay under the 80 C ambient ceiling.
Specify this P-grade set when positioning repeatability drives the machine spec and the load is light. If the load grows or the moment arm lengthens, LSH becomes the better engineering answer because its per-carriage dynamic, static and moment ratings are published and checkable; LRM has no published figures to size against. For short strokes needing crossed-roller rigidity, LGC is the cross-series alternative. Confirm before buying: this is a complete set (rail plus one carriage), rail width 12 mm, standard carriage length, one carriage, 195 mm rail, preload A, accuracy P, top-mount direction - plus a load rating confirmed with us.
Quick checklist
The P sets accuracy to precision grade, tightening rail and carriage tolerances above the H high grade - useful for repeatability in measuring and optical work. The box holds a 195 mm stainless steel rail, 12 mm wide, with one standard-length carriage factory-fitted and pre-greased with Kyodo Yushi PS No. 2; preload is A (none) and the rail mounts from the top. It is a mechanical guide, not a pneumatic component. Carriage and rail should not be separated. Black chrome finish is not part of this SKU, though it can be ordered in other variants.
Every 100 km of travel or every 3 to 6 months, whichever occurs first. The interval is shorter than it sounds: a 200 mm stroke cycling once a second covers 100 km in about three weeks of continuous running, so duty cycle - not the calendar - usually decides. Top up through the lubrication hole at the rear of the carriage: stroke it back and forth, inject from one side, then confirm an even film along the rail. Never mix lubricant types, and keep the ambient temperature at or below 80 C, with transient peaks no higher than 100 C.
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Standard models are processed and dispatched in 3-5 business days.
Most inquiries answered within 7-8 hours.
Send us the quantity and destination. We confirm price, stock and lead time — usually within 7-8 hours. We can also confirm the load and moment rating for this model.