LM76 has developed the most corrosion resistant linear bearing available. The Pegasus Series 1 Linear Bearings feature Silicon Nitride (SiNi) Ceramic Balls in a shell with retainer and end caps all made from 440 Stainless Steel and then ArmorloyTM coated. In space, deep under the sea, or in the harshest environments when there can be […]
New linear bearing coming later this year: eXrail from NB Corp.
June 23, 2017 update: NB Corp. of America will be showcasing the new eXrail at SEMICON WEST 2017 — to be held July 11 to 13 in San Francisco. Here’s a preview of the eXrail: To see the actual product, visit NB’s booth 5244 at SEMICON WEST. The manufacturer is also offering free SEMICON WEST […]
FDA/USDA/3A-Dairy compliant ETX scraper seals from LM76 for linear bearings used in food processing applications
LM76 now sells FDA/USDA/3-A Dairy compliant ETX Scraper Seals for linear bearings. Machined from Ertalyte PET-P, ETX Scraper Seals have high strength, excellent wear resistance, low coefficient of friction, and excellent dimensional stability at higher temperatures than seals from other materials. Designed with a slight interference fit between bearing ID and shaft, ETX Scraper Seals prevents […]
Custom dovetail slides (and other linear components) from Gilman Precision
Gilman Precision sells myriad custom products with an array of size, accuracy range, and complexity variations. Gilman can tailor specific dimensions to given motion applications. For more data and information regarding customization options and assemblies, email sales@gilmanprecision.com. Dovetail slides for simple and cost-effective precision movement Base width is 1.00 to 36.00 in. and base length is to 200.00 in. long. Hardened-way slides for ruggedness […]
Flange bushings eliminates bulky housings (and deliver smooth linear motion)
NB’s Flange Linear Ball Bushing line offers the best of both worlds … the benefits of a slide bush with the mounting ease of a flange. When an application calls for ease of assembly, select a completely integrated system. Choose from single, doublewide, or center mount configurations. Flange types are available in inch, Asian or European […]
Things are moving at ATX West 2016: Rollon in Cartesian robots
There are plenty of robot exhibitors at the ATX West tradeshow in Anaheim, Calif., this week, showing off everything from 6-axis robots that nearly reach the exhibit hall ceiling to SCARA robots assembling miniature medical devices. But there’s a new entrant into the robot space this year, and their aim seems to be to make robots—Cartesian robots, specifically—more […]
Four technical articles about linear-axis options
Our site here at linearmotiontips.com is part of the Design World Network. So, while we house an extensive online library covering linear-axis motion in technical articles, our sister site at motioncontroltips.com contains an equally useful lineup. Here are three technical articles from that site that relate to linear motion, plus another from pneumatictips.com. Enjoy. Linear-motion article number one: […]
2015 linear-motion trends: What to know about pre-engineered setups
Technology improvements continue to elevate the performance of linear-motion setups. When we asked industry experts about this trend, all identified the same driving markets—packaging and medical—but different technologies to satisfy new design challenges. Case in point: Jeremy Miller, product manager for linear mechanics at the Electromechanical Div. of Parker Hannifin, said tubular linear motors lead innovation. […]
Linear Motion in the Third Industrial Revolution
According to The Economist magazine, a third revolution is coming for the manufacturing industry, ushered in by 3D printing, new materials, and collaborative manufacturing services. Anyone who has watched the 3D printing industry develop over the past decade, or even the past five years, will likely agree. Gartner forecasts that worldwide shipments of 3D printers […]
We’ve Got You Covered: A Quick Guide to Platings and Coatings
Machine builders and end users have many factors to consider when choosing linear motion components and systems – travel length, speed, acceleration, positioning accuracy and repeatability, just to name a few. But sometimes the most challenging requirement isn’t a traditional application spec. It’s the environment that the system will be working in. Many industries have processes […]
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