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HIWIN HGH-CA Heavy Load Linear Guideway Block and Rail

Description

The HIWIN HGH-CA is the square, heavy load block of the HG series, HIWIN’s four-row ball linear guideway for machine tools and automation. The block runs on a matching HGR rail and carries equal loads in the radial, reverse radial and lateral directions, which is why HG guideways are a common choice for machining centres, grinders, gantry axes and transport equipment that need rigidity and a long service life.

A heavy load ball guideway built for rigidity

HIWIN designed the HG series with a circular-arc raceway so that the balls contact the groove at 45 degrees over a wide contact width. The catalog describes three results: self-aligning behaviour that absorbs installation error from surface irregularity, high rigidity in all four load directions, and a retainer that keeps the balls in the block when it is lifted off the rail. Interchangeable blocks and rails can be exchanged freely within a size.

The flange HGW versions have a lower assembled height and a wider mounting face and suit heavy moment loading, while HGL is a lower square block whose assembled height matches the flange type of the same size.

Technical specifications

Parameter Specification
Series HG, heavy load ball type linear guideway
Block types HGH square (-CA, -HA); HGL square low; HGW flange (-CA, -CB, -CC)
Model sizes 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 45, 55, 65
Load types C heavy load; H super heavy load (from size 20)
Basic dynamic load rating C 14.7 kN (HGH15CA) to 277.8 kN (HGH65HA)
Basic static load rating C0 23.47 kN (HGH15CA) to 420.17 kN (HGH65HA)
Rolling elements Steel balls, four rows, circular-arc groove with 45 degree contact
Accuracy classes C normal, H high, P precision, SP super precision, UP ultra precision
Preload classes Z0 (0 to 0.02C), ZA (0.05C to 0.07C), ZB (0.10C to 0.12C)
Rail mounting R from top, T from bottom; rail pitch 60 to 150 mm by size
Maximum rail length 4000 mm (stainless HGR15, 20, 25: 2000 mm)
Dust protection options Standard end and bottom seals; ZZ, KK, DD; RC reinforced cap; SE metallic end cap; E2 self-lubricant
Material options Carbon steel; stainless steel (M) for HG15C, HG20C, HG25C

Size range and load ratings of the HGH block

The table lists the square HGH blocks from the manufacturer dimension tables. H is the assembled height, W the block width, L the block length, C and C0 the basic dynamic and static load ratings, and the last two columns the block mass and the rail mass per metre.

Model H mm W mm L mm C kN C0 kN Block kg Rail kg/m
HGH15CA 28 34 61.4 14.7 23.47 0.18 1.45
HGH20CA 30 44 77.5 27.1 36.68 0.3 2.21
HGH20HA 30 44 92.2 32.7 47.96 0.39 2.21
HGH25CA 40 48 84 34.9 52.82 0.51 3.21
HGH25HA 40 48 104.6 42.2 69.07 0.69 3.21
HGH30CA 45 60 97.4 48.5 71.87 0.88 4.47
HGH30HA 45 60 120.4 58.6 93.99 1.16 4.47
HGH35CA 55 70 112.4 64.6 93.88 1.45 6.3
HGH35HA 55 70 138.2 77.9 122.77 1.92 6.3
HGH45CA 70 86 139.4 103.8 146.71 2.73 10.41
HGH45HA 70 86 171.2 125.3 191.85 3.61 10.41
HGH55CA 80 100 166.7 153.2 211.23 4.17 15.08
HGH55HA 80 100 204.8 184.9 276.23 5.49 15.08
HGH65CA 90 126 200.2 213.2 287.48 7.0 21.18
HGH65HA 90 126 259.6 277.8 420.17 9.82 21.18

Use the catalog extract for the HGL and HGW variants and the mounting-hole pattern.

Ordering code, preload and selection

A non-interchangeable HG model number reads in this order: series, block type, size, load type, block mounting, number of blocks per rail, rail mounting, rail length, accuracy, preload, number of rails per axis and dust protection. In the catalog example HGW25CAE2R1600EZAPMII+DD/E2+RC, ZA is the preload, P the accuracy, II a matched pair of rails and DD double seals with bottom seal.

HIWIN lists ZA preload for machining centres, EDM and measuring equipment, Z0 for transport devices and welding machines, and ZB where high rigidity under vibration and impact is needed; for sizes below HG20 the catalog recommends preload no larger than ZA. The catalog asks for the grease to be checked every 100 km or every 3 to 6 months.

Before you order, confirm the size, block type, preload, accuracy, rail length with the E values and the dust protection option. This page uses the load ratings of catalog G99TE24-2410; the HIWIN US website quotes a lower range for HG (11.38 to 208.36 kN), so confirm which rating basis your design calculation needs.

Documents and quotation

The linked PDF is the HG series chapter taken unchanged from the HIWIN Linear Guideway Catalog G99TE24-2410, with the model code, accuracy, preload, lubrication and dimension tables. See other items in our product range. Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat; send the HG model number, rail length, quantity and the delivery location with your RFQ.

Datasheets & Documents
  • PDF Catalog HIWIN HG series chapter, Linear Guideway Catalog G99TE24-2410 (22-page extract) Download
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About brand

HIWIN is a Taiwanese maker of linear motion and precision motion components, established in October 1989 and headquartered in Taichung. The range covers linear guideways, ball screws, ball splines, crossed roller bearings, linear motors and servo drives, and Seven Star LLC sources and supplies these components for machine builders, fabrication shops and maintenance teams in Oman.

HIWIN products listed here

This page groups the ball and roller linear guideway series such as HG, EG, WE, MG, CG and RG, the quiet QH and QE series with SynchMotion technology, crossed roller bearings, ball splines and ball screws. The catalog chapter for each series is linked on its product page.

Where linear guideways and ball screws are used

Typical uses are machine tools, packaging and assembly automation, gantry and pick-and-place axes, measuring equipment and semiconductor handling. Ball screws convert rotation to linear motion, guideways carry and guide the moving mass, and crossed roller bearings carry combined loads in rotary tables and robot joints.

What to send with an enquiry

Send the series and size, block or nut type, accuracy class, preload class, rail or shaft length and the quantity. For a replacement, copy the full model number from the label of the part in service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the HGH-CA designation mean?
HG is the series, H is the square block type, and CA is the heavy load type with mounting from the top. The two digits after H, such as 25, give the size, so HGH25CA is a size 25 square heavy load block.
What is the difference between the C and H load types?
C is the heavy load type and H is the super heavy load type. The H block is longer and carries a higher rating, for example HGH25CA has C 34.9 kN and HGH25HA has C 42.2 kN. The H type starts at size 20.
Which preload classes are available for HG guideways?
HIWIN offers Z0 (0 to 0.02C), ZA (0.05C to 0.07C) and ZB (0.10C to 0.12C). Interchangeable blocks and rails are available in Z0 and ZA, while non-interchangeable sets can also be ordered in ZB.
How long can an HG rail be?
The catalog gives a maximum rail length of 4000 mm for every size. Stainless steel rails HGR15, HGR20 and HGR25 are supplied up to 2000 mm. Longer axes use jointed rails.
Is Seven Star LLC a distributor of HIWIN?
No, independent supplier. Seven Star LLC sources HIWIN products through commercial channels and checks the model against the manufacturer catalog before quoting.