DANLY IEM Oil-Free L-Gibs Inch, Non-Oil Groove

Q: Which dimensions of the oil-free L-gibs are available for guide-rail integration into an injection mold?

You can select rail thickness of 0.75, 0.88, 1.25, 1.5, 2, or 2.5 in. Rail width ranges from 0.75 to 3 in, and rail length is available from 5.25 to 24 in. For mounting, the design supports 3 mounting holes, 4 , 5 , or a version without mounting holes .

Q: How do I choose the correct mounting hole size for this gib within my mold plate or slide-plate layout?

This series offers mounting hole sizes of 1/4" (or M6) , 5/16" (or M8) , 3/8" (or M10) , 1/2" (or M12) , and 5/8" (or M16) . Match the hole size to your mold’s drilled and reamed pattern or to your fastener standard. Also confirm the hole quantity (3/4/5) or choose the no-hole variant if your assembly uses a different retention method.

Q: What does the non-oil groove heel geometry help with in mold motion systems?

The non-oil groove heel geometry is designed to maintain stable support while enabling oil-free operation . In practice, it helps keep guidance consistent during repeated linear movement, which is valuable in side-action and slide-plate motions. The groove design also supports reduced maintenance compared with systems that rely on ongoing lubrication.

Q: Is this component intended for oil-free operation, and how does that affect mold cleanliness?

Yes. The unit is described as oil-free and uses self-lubricating guide rail technology with a non-oil groove . For processes where contamination control matters—such as precision housings—the oil-free approach helps reduce the likelihood of oil migration to critical surfaces while still supporting smooth linear motion.

Q: Does the copper alloy design provide anti-scoring wear performance for high-cycle guide applications?

The provided description specifies a copper alloy guide rail with self-lubricating construction to resist wear and reduce scoring under sliding contact. For high-cycle injection molding, selecting the correct thickness and length to ensure full engagement across the stroke helps maintain the designed bearing behavior.

Oil-Free L-Gibs Inch (DANLY IEM) are self-lubricating guide rails designed for smooth linear motion in motion systems. The non-oil groove heel geometry helps maintain stable support while reducing maintenance needs on the machine.

One-side groove heel design for consistent linear motion and stable guidance
Copper alloy guide rail with self-lubricating construction resists wear and reduces scoring
Supports precise assembly with controlled mounting configurations (bolt-hole options)
Built for industrial guide applications that require oil-free operation and reliable uptime

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Specifications

46 configurations available

Rail thickness (in)	Rail width (in)	Rail length (in)	Mounting hole qty.	Mounting Hole Size
0.75	0.75	5.25	3	1/4" or M6
0.75	0.75	5.25	Without mounting holes	-
0.75	0.75	7.00	4	1/4" or M6
0.75	0.75	7.00	Without mounting holes	-
0.75	0.75	8.75	5	1/4" or M6
0.75	0.75	8.75	Without mounting holes	-
0.75	1	6.00	3	5/16" or M8
0.75	1	6.00	Without mounting holes	-
0.75	1	8.00	4	5/16" or M8
0.75	1	8.00	Without mounting holes	-
0.75	1	10.00	5	5/16" or M8
0.75	1	10.00	Without mounting holes	-
0.88	1.25	6.00	3	3/8" or M10
0.88	1.25	6.00	Without mounting holes	-
0.88	1.25	7.50	3	3/8" or M10
0.88	1.25	7.50	Without mounting holes	-
0.88	1.25	10.00	4	3/8" or M10
0.88	1.25	10.00	Without mounting holes	-
0.88	1.25	12.50	5	3/8" or M10
0.88	1.25	12.50	Without mounting holes	-
1.25	1.5	6.00	3	3/8" or M10
1.25	1.5	6.00	Without mounting holes	-
1.25	1.5	9.00	3	3/8" or M10
1.25	1.5	9.00	Without mounting holes	-
1.25	1.5	12.00	4	3/8" or M10
1.25	1.5	12.00	Without mounting holes	-
1.25	1.5	15.00	5	3/8" or M10
1.25	1.5	15.00	Without mounting holes	-
1.5	2.00	8.00	4	1/2" or M12
1.5	2.00	8.00	Without mounting holes	-
1.5	2.00	12.00	4	1/2" or M12
1.5	2.00	12.00	Without mounting holes	-
1.5	2.00	16.00	4	1/2" or M12
1.5	2.00	16.00	Without mounting holes	-
2	2.50	12.00	4	5/8" or M16
2	2.50	12.00	Without mounting holes	-
2	2.50	18.00	4	5/8" or M16
2	2.50	18.00	Without mounting holes	-
2	2.50	24.00	4	5/8" or M16
2	2.50	24.00	Without mounting holes	-
2.5	3.00	12.00	4	5/8" or M16
2.5	3.00	12.00	Without mounting holes	-
2.5	3.00	18.00	4	5/8" or M16
2.5	3.00	18.00	Without mounting holes	-
2.5	3.00	24.00	4	5/8" or M16
2.5	3.00	24.00	Without mounting holes	-

Product Guide

🏭Application Scenarios+

This oil-free L-gibs design is used in injection mold tooling where slide-plate or guide-rail motion must remain smooth without periodic lubrication. In automotive connector and electrical housing molds, the non-oil groove heel geometry helps maintain stable support and consistent guidance during repeated open/close cycles, reducing the risk of oil contamination on precision surfaces.

It is also well suited for medical device housings and precision enclosures, where clean operation and reduced maintenance are critical. The self-lubricating construction helps limit scoring under load, supporting long service intervals while keeping linear movement stable.

For high-cycle undercut or side-action mechanisms, engineers can select rail thickness and length to match the available guide area. The inch sizing with multiple mounting hole options (including configurations without holes) allows integration into existing mold base layouts, enabling controlled assembly and alignment.

Scenario 1: automotive connector mold slides—stable guidance under cycling
Scenario 2: medical housing molds—oil-free operation with reduced maintenance
Scenario 3: side-action / undercut mechanisms—clean motion and wear resistance

🔧Material & Process Details+

The rail is specified as a copper alloy guide rail with a self-lubricating construction, intended to provide smooth linear motion while resisting wear and reducing scoring in dry or oil-free operation.

From a heat-treatment standpoint, the provided data does not list a specific steel grade, quench/temper, nitriding, or target HRC hardness value for this component. For copper-alloy gibs, performance is typically driven by the alloy’s inherent wear characteristics and the self-lubricating tribological design rather than a hardened steel heat-treatment route.

Wear resistance: improved against galling/scoring under sliding contact
Toughness trade-off: copper-alloy systems generally emphasize anti-scoring behavior; the exact toughness/impact limits are not specified in the data
Manufacturing: produced as a precision rail geometry for use with L-gib mounting interfaces; select the thickness/length that matches your guide stack-up

If you need a validated hardness or heat-treatment certificate for maintenance planning, confirm with Axiom Molds using the series code 251300461867.

📐Sizing & Selection Guide+

Select dimensions by matching the rail’s thickness, width, and length to the mold’s guide-rail/slide-plate contact area and the available mounting envelope.

Thickness (in): choose from 0.75, 0.88, 1.25, 1.5, 2, or 2.5 to fit the guide stack-up and maintain proper support height.
Width (in): available from 0.75 to 3; use width to define the bearing surface while staying within side clearance constraints.
Length (in): choose from 5.25 to 24 to cover the full stroke length with appropriate engagement on the slide-plate/undercut mechanism.

Then align mounting features: the mounting hole quantity can be 3, 4, or 5, and an option exists without mounting holes. Hole sizes are available as 1/4" (or M6), 5/16" (or M8), 3/8" (or M10), 1/2" (or M12), and 5/8" (or M16).

Because no tolerance values are provided in the data, plan for standard machining clearances in your mold base so the gib aligns without binding and maintains stable linear motion across the travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which dimensions of the oil-free L-gibs are available for guide-rail integration into an injection mold?+

You can select rail thickness of 0.75, 0.88, 1.25, 1.5, 2, or 2.5 in. Rail width ranges from 0.75 to 3 in, and rail length is available from 5.25 to 24 in.

For mounting, the design supports 3 mounting holes, 4, 5, or a version without mounting holes.

How do I choose the correct mounting hole size for this gib within my mold plate or slide-plate layout?+

This series offers mounting hole sizes of 1/4" (or M6), 5/16" (or M8), 3/8" (or M10), 1/2" (or M12), and 5/8" (or M16). Match the hole size to your mold’s drilled and reamed pattern or to your fastener standard.

Also confirm the hole quantity (3/4/5) or choose the no-hole variant if your assembly uses a different retention method.

What does the non-oil groove heel geometry help with in mold motion systems?+

The non-oil groove heel geometry is designed to maintain stable support while enabling oil-free operation. In practice, it helps keep guidance consistent during repeated linear movement, which is valuable in side-action and slide-plate motions.

The groove design also supports reduced maintenance compared with systems that rely on ongoing lubrication.

Is this component intended for oil-free operation, and how does that affect mold cleanliness?+

Yes. The unit is described as oil-free and uses self-lubricating guide rail technology with a non-oil groove.

For processes where contamination control matters—such as precision housings—the oil-free approach helps reduce the likelihood of oil migration to critical surfaces while still supporting smooth linear motion.

Does the copper alloy design provide anti-scoring wear performance for high-cycle guide applications?+

The provided description specifies a copper alloy guide rail with self-lubricating construction to resist wear and reduce scoring under sliding contact.

For high-cycle injection molding, selecting the correct thickness and length to ensure full engagement across the stroke helps maintain the designed bearing behavior.