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I designed my system using McMaster or MISUMI part numbers. Can you offer compatible components?

I designed my system using McMaster or MISUMI part numbers. Can you offer compatible components?

2025-11-23

Yes, in many cases we can.
Many engineers use McMaster-Carr and MISUMI as their design libraries because CAD models are easy to download. We don’t sell those original brands, but we can often provide dimensionally compatible, cost-effective alternatives.

However, it is very important to distinguish between:

  1. Standard parts that can be direct drop-in replacements, and

  2. Assemblies that must be replaced as a complete set (rail + block).


1. Direct drop-in standard parts (easy replacements)

For components that follow common ISO/JIS or industry standards, we can usually supply dimensionally equivalent parts:

  • Linear shafts and shaft supports

    • Metric and inch linear shafts

    • Shaft supports such as SK / SHF / T-shaped supports

  • Linear ball bearings

    • Standard LM / LME series

    • Flanged types LMF / LMK

    • Housed units SC / SCS / SBR blocks

  • Ball screw assemblies

    • Standard metric ball screws (e.g. SFU series)

    • With standard end machining for BK/BF, FK/FF, EK/EF supports

    • In many cases, we can match the diameter, lead, support type and nut style to drop into your design

For these standardized parts, a McMaster or MISUMI part number is often enough to create a 1:1 dimensional alternative. Performance (load rating, life) may differ slightly by brand, but fit and function can usually be kept the same.


2. Full assembly replacements only (no mixing blocks and rails)

For linear guides (rail + block) and some proprietary assemblies, “compatible” does not mean you can mix components:

  • We can provide dimensionally interchangeable linear guide sets

    • Same rail width, height and mounting hole pattern

    • Same overall block height and reference dimensions

    • Suitable to replace many MISUMI / McMaster branded guides as a set

  • Critical Warning: Do NOT mix brands on the same rail

    • Even if two brands use the same nominal size (e.g. “HGH25”), the ball groove geometry, contact angle and tolerances are different.

    • You must not buy only our block and mount it on an existing MISUMI, McMaster or other-brand rail (or the opposite).

    • Mixing different brands’ blocks and rails can cause:

      • Very rough motion or jamming

      • Abnormal wear and loss of accuracy

      • In extreme cases, ball cage failure