Custom dovetail slides (and other linear components) from Gilman Precision

Gilman Precision sells myriad custom products with an array of size, accuracy range, and complexity variations. Gilman can tailor specific dimensions to given motion applications. For more data and information regarding customization options and assemblies, email sales@gilmanprecision.com.

Dovetail slides for simple and cost-effective precision movement

Base width is 1.00 to 36.00 in. and base length is to 200.00 in. long.

Hardened-way slides for ruggedness

Base width is 5.00 to 48.00 in. and base length is to 200.00 in.

Linear-guide slides in ball or roller style

Base width is 4.00 to 48.00 in. and base length is to 200.00 in.

There are four available drives. Those with ballscrews are ground (with a preloaded nut for a maximum of 0.005 per foot lead error) or rolled (with non-preloaded nut for a maximum of 0.009 per foot lead error).

Other drive options are hydraulic and air-cylinder drives; hand-powered setups with an acme screw; and a rack-and-pinion set.

To build your own customized slide, visit Gilman Precision’s website and check out the Linear Products CAD tab. This program allows you to select, view and insert Gilman 3D CAD models & 2D drawings directly into your own CAD systems.