- 2 leading manufacturers
- 22 additional suppliers
- 11 states and provinces
- 15 related categories
- 2 guide sections
Dovetail Slide Manufacturers and Suppliers
IQS Directory provides useful search tools to find leading dovetail slide manufacturers and suppliers. Use our website to review and source top dovetail slide manufacturers with roll over ads and detailed product descriptions. Find dovetail slide companies that can design, engineer, and manufacture dovetail slides to your companies specifications. Then contact the dovetail slide companies through our quick and easy request for quote form. Website links, company profile, locations, phone, product videos and product information is provided for each company. Whether you are looking for manufacturers of miniature dovetail slides, aluminum dovetail slides, dovetail roller slides, or customized dovetail slides of every type, this is the resource for you.
Suppliers located in PA, WI, CA +8 more states
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Leading Dovetail Slide Manufacturers
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| Placement No. | Manufacturer | Location | Contact | Actions | |
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| 1 | Tusk Direct, Inc.When describing Tusk Direct, a linear slide distributor, products such as linear motion components, roller tables, ball & crossed roller slides, dovetail slides, bushings, multi-axis positioners & motor ready lead screw actuators, come to mind. Our linear slide products (subminiature - heavy duty) offer high accuracy & long travel available. Same day shipment, life-load calculators, cad drawings. | Bethel, CT | |||
| 2 | Isotech, Inc.Isotech is a distributor of precision linear motion components: air cylinders, linear actuators, linear slides, ball slide assemblies, crossed roller slide assemblies, re-circulating ball slide guides. We can supply standard or high precision products in either English or metric, all with the convenience of on-line ordering. Our parts are ready for installation right out of the box. | Hatfield, PA |
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- How many dovetail slide manufacturers are listed on IQS Directory?
- 2 leading manufacturers and 22 additional suppliers.
- Where are dovetail slide manufacturers located?
- The listed suppliers are in 11 states: Pennsylvania (4), Wisconsin (4), California (3), Connecticut (2), Illinois (2), Indiana (2), Massachusetts (2), North Carolina (2), and 3 more.
- How do I get quotes from dovetail slide suppliers?
- Select suppliers in the table and choose Request Quotes. IQS reviews your request and forwards it to every supplier you select.
Dovetail Slides
A dovetail slide, or dovetail way slide, is the simplest type of linear slide and has a dovetail shaped or v-shaped channel used to lock the linear rails and allow for movement along the channel. Dovetail slides are fitting for heavy load applications such as CNC machines, shuttle devices, special machines, and work holding devices.
Applications for Dovetail Slides
Mainly used in the manufacturing and laboratory science industries, dovetail slides are not ideal for high-precision applications. Roller slides are wiser for applications where precision and repeatability are important. In a dovetail slide, the moving component of the system is locked into the v-shaped channel and comes into direct contact with the load. Since the surface area is typically larger than that of a ball bearing linear slide, or a roller slide, dovetail slides are able to hold and move a heavier load. A platform or customized surface can be attached to the system's moving component, allowing for increased transport area. However, a greater force may be required to successfully move the load through the linear system due to the direct contact between the load and the rails. This will result in either higher energy expenditure or a slowed rate of operations. Drivers or motors can be used to power dovetail slides for increased efficiency, or mechanical systems such as belts, bands, and pulley systems can be implemented too.
Dovetail Slide Design
Aluminum, cast iron, delrin, or stainless steel are materials commonly used to construct dovetail slides due to their durability and resistance to wear and tear. Stainless steel is able to withstand high temperatures without changing its form and therefore is an ideal material choice for applications in which high heat may be a factor. There are a number of stock options for dovetail systems. However if required, custom linear slides can be designed and constructed. Dovetail slides and bearings are more resistant to shock than other bearings and while lubricating material can be added to the system, there is less chance of slip-stick occurring in a dovetail system than with other linear slides. The slides are able to provide ease of motion for a long operation process time without requiring maintenance. Over time, chemicals, dust, and dirt may interfere with the process, but dovetail slides tend to be low maintenance and durable. They are also one of the more affordable options for linear slide operations. However, if an application requires precision movement, it is advisable to pay more for a linear slide system that can achieve what is needed.