Linear Guide Rails: The GBD - Series
The GBD series from GMT is a compact ball-type linear guide featuring integrated ball retainers for smooth, low-friction linear motion over a limited stroke. The hardened guide rails made of SUJ2, combined with a phosphor bronze retainer (C5191), ensure quiet operation and stable, precise guidance even in compact assemblies. Thanks to the ball geometry and optimized load distribution, the GBD series is particularly suitable for fine positioning tasks, optical systems, metrology and laboratory applications, as well as compact adjustment units where low friction and consistent motion are essential.
13 mm - 392 mm
Depending on size, equipped with 5-41 balls guided in a bronze retainer for smooth and stable motion.
Supplied as a set with 2 outer rails, 1 center rail, 2 cages and 8 end screws.
GBD
Steel rails with bronze ball cageAvailable in bearing steel, equipped with a precision bronze ball retainer for reliable load distribution and smooth linear motion.
At a glance
Key features
Key features and benefitsSpecification
Datasheet on accuracy, design & interfacesKey Features
- Ball bearing diameter: 1.5 mm - 4 mm
- Lengths: 20 mm - 480 mm
- Rail material: Steel
- Retainer material: Bronze
- Retainer type: Ball Bearing Retainer
- Typical applications: Precision positioning systems, optics and metrology, laboratory systems, research applications, and demanding environments requiring consistent motion
GBD - Series
Bronze ball retainer variant for reliable and consistent linear motion under demanding operating conditions.
Guide rails supplied as a complete set.
Two crossed roller cages for precise, play-free motion.
End screws for cage limitation and secure assembly.
Specification
GBD
| GBD01 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | |
| Max Stroke | 13 mm | 21 mm | 29 mm | 37 mm | 45 mm | 53 mm | 61 mm |
| Length | 20 mm | 30 mm | 40 mm | 50 mm | 60 mm | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Cross section (H × T) | 8.5 mm × 4 mm | ||||||
| Ball Diameter | 1.5 mm | ||||||
| Ball Spacing | 3 mm | ||||||
| Ball Bearings | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Allowable Load | 35 N | 49 N | 63 N | 77 N | 91 N | 105 N | 119 N |
| Weight | 9 g | 13 g | 16 g | 20 g | 24 g | 28 g | 33 g |
| GBD02 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 90 | 105 | 120 | 135 | 150 | 165 | 180 | |
| Max Stroke | 24 mm | 30 mm | 44 mm | 58 mm | 72 mm | 86 mm | 100 mm | 106 mm | 120 mm | 134 mm | 148 mm |
| Length | 30 mm | 45 mm | 60 mm | 75 mm | 90 mm | 105 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm | 150 mm | 165 mm | 180 mm |
| Cross section (H × T) | 12 mm × 6 mm | ||||||||||
| Ball Diameter | 2 mm | ||||||||||
| Ball Spacing | 4 mm | ||||||||||
| Ball Bearings | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 |
| Allowable Load | 61.5 N | 98.4 N | 123 N | 147.6 N | 172.2 N | 196.8 N | 221.4 N | 258.3 N | 282.9 N | 307.5 N | 332.1 N |
| Weight | 27 g | 40 g | 53 g | 66 g | 78 g | 91 g | 104 g | 117 g | 129 g | 142 g | 155 g |
| GBD03 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 75 | 100 | 125 | 150 | 175 | 200 | 225 | 250 | 275 | 300 | |
| Max Stroke | 34 mm | 54 mm | 74 mm | 104 mm | 124 mm | 144 mm | 164 mm | 184 mm | 204 mm | 224 mm | 244 mm |
| Length | 50 mm | 75 mm | 100 mm | 125 mm | 150 mm | 175 mm | 200 mm | 225 mm | 250 mm | 275 mm | 300 mm |
| Cross section (H × T) | 18 mm × 8 mm | ||||||||||
| Ball Diameter | 3 mm | ||||||||||
| Ball Spacing | 5 mm | ||||||||||
| Ball Bearings | 7 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 36 |
| Allowable Load | 196 N | 280 N | 364 N | 420 N | 504 N | 588 N | 672 N | 756 N | 840 N | 924 N | 1008 N |
| Weight | 94 g | 139 g | 183 g | 228 g | 272 g | 317 g | 361 g | 406 g | 450 g | 495 g | 539 g |
| GBD04 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 120 | 160 | 200 | 240 | 280 | 320 | 360 | 400 | 440 | 480 | |
| Max Stroke | 54 mm | 92 mm | 130 mm | 154 mm | 192 mm | 230 mm | 254 mm | 292 mm | 330 mm | 354 mm | 392 mm |
| Length | 80 mm | 120 mm | 160 mm | 200 mm | 240 mm | 280 mm | 320 mm | 360 mm | 400 mm | 440 mm | 480 mm |
| Cross section (H × T) | 22 mm × 11 mm | ||||||||||
| Ball Diameter | 4 mm | ||||||||||
| Ball Spacing | 7 mm | ||||||||||
| Ball Bearings | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 38 | 41 |
| Allowable Load | 394.4 N | 542.3 N | 690.2 N | 887.4 N | 1035.3 N | 1183.2 N | 1380.4 N | 1528.3 N | 1676.2 N | 1873.4 N | 2021.3 N |
| Weight | 247 g | 365 g | 483 g | 601 g | 720 g | 838 g | 957 g | 1076 g | 1194 g | 1314 g | 1432 g |
To the purchase of the GBD Linear Ball Guide Sets
Linear Guide Rails: The GBD - Series
The GBD series from GMT is a compact ball-type linear guide featuring integrated ball retainers for smooth, low-friction linear motion over a limited stroke. The hardened guide rails made of SUJ2, combined with a phosphor bronze retainer (C5191), ensure quiet operation and stable, precise guidance even in compact assemblies. Thanks to the ball geometry and optimized load distribution, the GBD series is particularly suitable for fine positioning tasks, optical systems, metrology and laboratory applications, as well as compact adjustment units where low friction and consistent motion are essential.
13 mm - 392 mm
Depending on size, equipped with 5-41 balls guided in a bronze retainer for smooth and stable motion.
Supplied as a set with 2 outer rails, 1 center rail, 2 cages and 8 end screws.
GBD
Steel rails with bronze ball cageAvailable in bearing steel, equipped with a precision bronze ball retainer for reliable load distribution and smooth linear motion.
At a glance
Key features
Key features and benefitsSpecification
Datasheet on accuracy, design & interfacesKey Features
- Ball bearing diameter: 1.5 mm - 4 mm
- Lengths: 20 mm - 480 mm
- Rail material: Steel
- Retainer material: Bronze
- Retainer type: Ball Bearing Retainer
- Typical applications: Precision positioning systems, optics and metrology, laboratory systems, research applications, and demanding environments requiring consistent motion
GBD - Series
Bronze ball retainer variant for reliable and consistent linear motion under demanding operating conditions.
Guide rails supplied as a complete set.
Two crossed roller cages for precise, play-free motion.
End screws for cage limitation and secure assembly.
Specification
GBD
| GBD01 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | |
| Max Stroke | 13 mm | 21 mm | 29 mm | 37 mm | 45 mm | 53 mm | 61 mm |
| Length | 20 mm | 30 mm | 40 mm | 50 mm | 60 mm | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Cross section (H × T) | 8.5 mm × 4 mm | ||||||
| Ball Diameter | 1.5 mm | ||||||
| Ball Spacing | 3 mm | ||||||
| Ball Bearings | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Allowable Load | 35 N | 49 N | 63 N | 77 N | 91 N | 105 N | 119 N |
| Weight | 9 g | 13 g | 16 g | 20 g | 24 g | 28 g | 33 g |
| GBD02 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 90 | 105 | 120 | 135 | 150 | 165 | 180 | |
| Max Stroke | 24 mm | 30 mm | 44 mm | 58 mm | 72 mm | 86 mm | 100 mm | 106 mm | 120 mm | 134 mm | 148 mm |
| Length | 30 mm | 45 mm | 60 mm | 75 mm | 90 mm | 105 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm | 150 mm | 165 mm | 180 mm |
| Cross section (H × T) | 12 mm × 6 mm | ||||||||||
| Ball Diameter | 2 mm | ||||||||||
| Ball Spacing | 4 mm | ||||||||||
| Ball Bearings | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 |
| Allowable Load | 61.5 N | 98.4 N | 123 N | 147.6 N | 172.2 N | 196.8 N | 221.4 N | 258.3 N | 282.9 N | 307.5 N | 332.1 N |
| Weight | 27 g | 40 g | 53 g | 66 g | 78 g | 91 g | 104 g | 117 g | 129 g | 142 g | 155 g |
| GBD03 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 75 | 100 | 125 | 150 | 175 | 200 | 225 | 250 | 275 | 300 | |
| Max Stroke | 34 mm | 54 mm | 74 mm | 104 mm | 124 mm | 144 mm | 164 mm | 184 mm | 204 mm | 224 mm | 244 mm |
| Length | 50 mm | 75 mm | 100 mm | 125 mm | 150 mm | 175 mm | 200 mm | 225 mm | 250 mm | 275 mm | 300 mm |
| Cross section (H × T) | 18 mm × 8 mm | ||||||||||
| Ball Diameter | 3 mm | ||||||||||
| Ball Spacing | 5 mm | ||||||||||
| Ball Bearings | 7 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 36 |
| Allowable Load | 196 N | 280 N | 364 N | 420 N | 504 N | 588 N | 672 N | 756 N | 840 N | 924 N | 1008 N |
| Weight | 94 g | 139 g | 183 g | 228 g | 272 g | 317 g | 361 g | 406 g | 450 g | 495 g | 539 g |
| GBD04 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 120 | 160 | 200 | 240 | 280 | 320 | 360 | 400 | 440 | 480 | |
| Max Stroke | 54 mm | 92 mm | 130 mm | 154 mm | 192 mm | 230 mm | 254 mm | 292 mm | 330 mm | 354 mm | 392 mm |
| Length | 80 mm | 120 mm | 160 mm | 200 mm | 240 mm | 280 mm | 320 mm | 360 mm | 400 mm | 440 mm | 480 mm |
| Cross section (H × T) | 22 mm × 11 mm | ||||||||||
| Ball Diameter | 4 mm | ||||||||||
| Ball Spacing | 7 mm | ||||||||||
| Ball Bearings | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 38 | 41 |
| Allowable Load | 394.4 N | 542.3 N | 690.2 N | 887.4 N | 1035.3 N | 1183.2 N | 1380.4 N | 1528.3 N | 1676.2 N | 1873.4 N | 2021.3 N |
| Weight | 247 g | 365 g | 483 g | 601 g | 720 g | 838 g | 957 g | 1076 g | 1194 g | 1314 g | 1432 g |


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