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What to consider when specifying a linear slide

August 11, 2020 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Here are some considerations when specifying a linear slide for a new or existing application. By Mike Quinn • LM76 When a design engineer has fully defined a linear-motion application’s requirements regarding travel length, speed, force, and accuracy as well as repeatability, the next question to answer is this: Does an off-the-shelf linear slide (or […]

Filed Under: Applications, Featured, Integrated Linear Systems, Linear bearings, Slides + guides (all), Track roller (cam + wheel) guides Tagged With: LM76

Precision zero clearance, smooth sliding partial extension rails

June 13, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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As the exclusive distributor of SAIBO Linear Motion Systems in the US, LM76 is offering the SAIBO TPE28 and TPE43 series of Partial Extension Rails. These compact, precision, smooth sliding rails are assembled with a zero clearance. The TPE28 and TPE43 Partial Extension Rail series are created using a “C” shaped external rail and an […]

Filed Under: Featured, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: LM76

FDA/USDA/3A-Dairy compliant ETX scraper seals from LM76 for linear bearings used in food processing applications

May 19, 2017 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Linear bearings, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: LM76

Low-cost FDA/USDA/3A dairy compliant Water Dog linear slides

January 18, 2017 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

FDA/USDA/3A-Dairy compliant, Water Dog Sliders from LM76 feature Corro-Slick coated 300 series stainless steel rails and contoured WDX Polymer blocks.  Water Dog Sliders can be washed down with the most aggressive chemicals and caustic foaming agents and have an operating temperature range of – 400O to +180 OF.  Quiet, low maintenance Water Dog Sliders can be […]

Filed Under: Featured, Plastic + composite guides, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: LM76

FoodStream Pillow and Flange Blocks: FDA/USDA and 3A-Dairy Compliant

December 9, 2016 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

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FoodStream electroless nickel plated pillow and flange blocks from LM76 are FDA/USDA/3A-Dairy compliant linear motion components. They complement LM76’s line of FDA compliant bearings, scraper seals, and shafting. FoodStream off-the-shelf pillow and flange blocks are ideal for use in processing and packaging food, producing pharmaceuticals, the BioPharma industry, and in medical devices. Inch size FoodStream […]

Filed Under: Ball + roller guides, Industry news, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: LM76

Wide linear-motion systems resist roll, pitch, and yaw

April 27, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

The stable platforms of SAIBO SB-LGC Linear Motion Systems have a wide profile so have high moment (roll, pitch, and yaw) load capacities. They are available exclusively from LM76 in two sizes to meet load requirements up to 6,000 N. These low-profile linear motion systems feature low noise, smooth travel, high speed to 10 m/sec, high […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: LM76

Low Cost, High Speed Linear Roller Blocks & Rail Systems

September 16, 2014 By Jennifer Calhoon Leave a Comment

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LM76 is the exclusive distributor of SAIBO Linear Motion Systems in the US. SAIBO SB-LGA Roller Block and Rail Systems feature: Low noise, smooth travel, high speed to 10 m/s (120 ft/s), high acceleration to 50 m/s (150 ft/s), low weight, high accuracy, low friction, low cost, and easy installation into new and existing applications. […]

Filed Under: Linear motors, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: LM76

Whispah Linear Slide suitable for non-contaminating linear motion applications

May 25, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

LM76 (www.lm76.com), a world leader in self lubricating linear motion bearings, has unveiled a linear slide ideal for non-contaminating linear motion applications such as pharmaceutical, medical and food processing equipment — the Whispah Linear Slide. Offering smooth motion, the new linear slide is exceptionally quiet and is low cost. The Whispah Linear Slide has been […]

Filed Under: Crossed-roller slides, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: linear motion, Linear Slide, LM76, Whispah Linear Slide

Stainless Steel Rail System from LM76

April 9, 2009 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

E. Longmeadow, MA – LM76 introduces their new, DEFENDER Linear Rail TM linear bearing system. This all stainless steel rail and bearing system is strong, anti-magnetic, corrosion resistant, low cost and easy to install. Designed to be washed down with disinfectants or high strength industrial cleaners the DEFENDER Linear Rail TM linear bearing system is […]

Filed Under: Industry news Tagged With: Defender Linear Rail, LM76, Rail Systems

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