Festo Linear Guide ELFC-KF-45-300, ELFC

Festo ELFC Series Linear Guide, 300mm Rail Length, 45mm Rail Width - ELFC-KF-45-300, Numeric Part Number: 8062804

This linear guide provides guided linear motion for precision positioning in industrial systems. It is designed for integration into automation and mechanical assemblies where robust, straight-line movement is required, offering a steel rail solution with mid-range width and a Compact length suited to confined layouts.

Features & Benefits

• 45mm rail width delivers stable lateral stiffness and load support
  Steel construction enhances wear resistance and long service intervals
  300mm rail length allows Compact travel ranges and simple installation
  Compatible with automation environments for repeatable linear guidance

**Applications**

• Suitable for gantry modules requiring Compact linear rails
  Ideal for pick-and-place equipment in electronics manufacture
  Used for linear slides in inspection and test rigs
  Can be used for conveyor alignment and guideways in assembly
  Suitable for integration in laboratory automation setups

What material properties affect long-term wear characteristics?

The guide rail is constructed from steel, which provides high surface hardness and fatigue resistance compared with non‑metallic alternatives, helping to maintain rail straightness and reduce profile wear over repeated cycles.

How does the rail width influence mounting and alignment?

A 45mm rail width increases lateral rigidity, reducing deflection under side loads and simplifying alignment tolerances during installation for multi‑axis arrangements.

What installation considerations relate to the rail length?

The 300mm rail length supports short to medium stroke applications and permits straightforward end‑fixing
installers should ensure adequate support at mounting points to prevent bending moments beyond the rail’s span.

How does the product conform to environmental material restrictions?

The component meets RoHS requirements, indicating that restricted substances are controlled in the manufacturing inputs, which assists compliance efforts for equipment destined for regulated markets.