LMEFC LMEKC Linear Bearing UU Series — Euro Flanged Sealed Ball Bushing with Locking Screw
LMEFC/LMEKC…UU flanged recirculating linear ball bearing series — Euro Standard Flanged with Locking Screw (DIN). 9 bore sizes. Dynamic load 431–7550 N. GCr15 HRC 58–64, dual lip seals, flanged housing mount.
MOQ: 50 pcs. Minimum order value USD 1,500; mixed orders and trial quantities welcome.
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LMEFC LMEKC Linear Bearing UU Series — Euro Flanged Sealed Ball Bushing with Locking Screw
9 bore sizes • Dynamic load 431–7550 N • Euro Standard Flanged with Locking Screw (DIN)
GCr15 HRC 58–64
Flanged Mount
Dual Lip Seal
🆕 Series Overview
The LMEFC/LMEKC...UU series combines DIN Euro-standard outer diameter with the locking-screw adjustable-clearance mechanism. Round-flange (LMEFC) and diamond-flange (LMEKC) configurations are available. The DIN outer diameter provides higher load ratings per bore size than the equivalent ISO locking-screw bearing, making this series the preferred specification for precision applications in European-standard housings.
The locking-screw mechanism is identical in function to LMFC/LMKC: an external screw compresses the split outer ring. DIN flange dimensions and PCD are matched to DIN-standard housings — do not use in ISO housings, as the larger OD will cause interference. Round-flange (LMEFC) and diamond-flange (LMEKC) share all dimensions except bolt-hole layout.

⚙ Key Design Features
Flanged Axial Location
The precision-ground flange face registers directly against the housing shoulder, providing positive axial location without snap rings or adhesive retention.
GCr15 Chrome Steel
Through-hardened to HRC 58–64. Ball tracks ground to Ra 0.2 µm for full-film lubrication at the ball-race contact under rated load conditions.
Dynamic Load 431–7550 N
Covering 9 bore sizes for applications from lightweight instrument stages to heavy industrial press guides.
NBR Dual Lip Seals
Retain factory-applied NLGI-2 grease while excluding dust and contamination. Rated −20°C to +80°C continuous service.
PA66-GF30 Retainer
Glass-filled nylon cage maintains precise ball spacing across the full 360° circuit, preventing ball-to-ball contact and associated noise.
ISO/DIN Interchangeable
All dimensions conform to Euro Standard Flanged with Locking Screw (DIN) standards for direct replacement compatibility with equivalent housings.
📋 Complete Specification Table
ⓘ Dynamic load rating C based on 50 km nominal life (L10). For 100 km design life, divide C by 1.26. Shaft h6/h7. Housing H7. All dimensions in mm, load ratings in N, weight in g.
| LMEFC Model | LMEKC Model | Bore dr | OD D | Length L | H mm | PCD mm | Ball Cir. | Dyn C (N) | Sta Co (N) | Wt (g) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LMEFC8UU | LMEKC8UU | 8 | 16 | 46 | 20.5 | 24 | 32 | 4 | 431 | 804 | 59 |
| LMEFC12UU | LMEKC12UU | 12 | 22 | 61 | 27.5 | 32 | 42 | 4 | 813 | 1570 | 110 |
| LMEFC16UU | LMEKC16UU | 16 | 26 | 68 | 31 | 35 | 46 | 5 | 921 | 1780 | 160 |
| LMEFC20UU | LMEKC20UU | 20 | 32 | 80 | 36 | 43 | 54 | 5 | 1370 | 2740 | 260 |
| LMEFC25UU | LMEKC25UU | 25 | 40 | 112 | 52 | 51 | 62 | 6 | 1570 | 3140 | 540 |
| LMEFC30UU | LMEKC30UU | 30 | 47 | 123 | 56.5 | 62 | 76 | 6 | 2500 | 5490 | 815 |
| LMEFC40UU | LMEKC40UU | 40 | 62 | 151 | 69 | 80 | 98 | 6 | 3430 | 8040 | 1805 |
| LMEFC50UU | LMEKC50UU | 50 | 75 | 192 | 89.5 | 94 | 112 | 6 | 6080 | 15900 | 2820 |
| LMEFC60UU | LMEKC60UU | 60 | 90 | 209 | 95.5 | 112 | 134 | 6 | 7550 | 20000 | 4920 |

🔭 Materials & Construction
GCr15 chrome steel (AISI 52100), HRC 58–64. DIN race wall is thicker than ISO equivalent, providing additional structural stiffness when the locking screw is tightened. Split outer ring ground after hardening. PA66-GF30 retainer. NBR seals −20°C to +80°C. Factory NLGI-2 grease. For elevated-temperature duty, specify FKM seals and synthetic high-temperature grease.
The ball retainer is injection-moulded from glass-fibre-reinforced nylon (PA66-GF30), maintaining precise ball spacing around the full 360° circuit to prevent ball-to-ball contact noise at higher traverse speeds. Dual NBR lip seals on both end faces retain factory-applied NLGI-2 lithium-complex grease while excluding dust, swarf, and splash contamination. Operating temperature range is −20°C to +80°C with standard seals and grease.
🏭 Typical Applications
Semiconductor & Electronics Assembly
Diamond-flange (LMK) variants are specified in SMT pick-and-place machines and PCB drilling heads where the bolt pattern must clear adjacent PCB components; the asymmetric mounting points reduce the flange envelope versus round-flange designs.
Textile & Weaving Machinery
Rapier and gripper mechanisms use flanged linear bearings to constrain the shuttle stroke axially at each end of travel, providing a positive mechanical stop that maintains pick timing without additional limit switches.

🔧 Installation & Maintenance
🔎 Flange Face Seating
Ensure the housing counterbore depth matches the bearing flange thickness. An under-depth counterbore leaves the flange proud of the housing face, creating a gap at the bolt interface that allows the bearing to rock under load and introduces harmonic error motion.
🔧 Bolt Torque Sequence
Tighten flange mounting bolts in a cross pattern to 30–50% of final torque, then complete to specification. Sequential tightening distorts the flange and shifts the bore axis by up to 0.05 mm, degrading shaft alignment.
📈 Housing Bore Tolerance
Machine the housing bore to H7 tolerance. For square-flange (LMH/LMHP) variants, also verify the flange seating face is square to the bore within 0.02 mm to prevent cocking the bearing on assembly.
⚙ Locking Screw Torque (FC/KC variants)
For LMFC/LMKC/LMEFC/LMEKC bearings, tighten the external locking screw to finger-tight plus one-quarter turn after positioning the bearing axially. Over-tightening distorts the outer race and increases running friction; under-tightening allows axial creep under dynamic loads.
🔎 Selection Guide
Confirm DIN housing dimensions before specifying. Verify that the drive actuator force budget includes additional friction from locking-screw preload. For initial commissioning, set to zero clearance, run a qualification traverse cycle, inspect for heat generation, then adjust incrementally if further preload is required.
①
Confirm Bore & Standard
Match bore diameter to shaft. Confirm Euro Standard Flanged with Locking Screw (DIN) housing dimensions — mixing ISO and DIN outer diameters requires housing re-machining.
②
Select Flange Style
Round flange for maximum moment resistance; diamond flange for compact bolt clearance; square flange for torsional resistance.
③
Calculate Load & Life
Compute radial load P. Target L10 = (C/P)³ × 50 km. If life is marginal, specify the LUU extended variant to raise C without changing bore.
④
Contact Us
MOQ 100 units per model. Contact our team with engineering drawings confirming shaft diameter, housing bore depth, bolt PCD, load case, and target life.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
📞 Ready to Order?
MOQ is 100 units per model. Provide engineering drawings with shaft diameter, housing bore depth, flange PCD, load case, stroke, speed, and target life. All catalogue data is for reference only — verify critical dimensions against current revision drawings before committing to tooling.
LMEFC/LMEKC…UU flanged recirculating linear ball bearing series — Euro Standard Flanged with Locking Screw (DIN). 9 bore sizes. Dynamic load 431–7550 N. GCr15 HRC 58–64, dual lip seals, flanged housing mount.
MOQ: 50 pcs. Minimum order value USD 1,500; mixed orders and trial quantities welcome.





