Linear Bearings Blog

The Advantages of Plastic Linear Bearings

andream — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:16:43 +0000

The type of material chosen for a product of any kind is a big decision, which is a concept that can be applied in industrial, commercial and residential settings. For example, when I am buying a dress for myself, I … Continue reading →

The Mounted Pillow Block Linear Bearings

andream — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:21:09 +0000

The motion that linear bearings are utilized for is usually done on a horizontal plane, but sometimes it is necessary on a vertical plane as well, which is why the mountable pillow block linear bearings were created. Although they can … Continue reading →

Precision Linear Bearings: It’s all about the Details

andream — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:02:14 +0000

I have always been a big detail girl. When I clean, every inch of the space must be spotless and when I watch a movie, the lighting, couch configuration, popcorn and candy combination must all be just right for the

The Linear Bearings Movement Project

andream — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:45:19 +0000

Linear Bearings Photo Courtesy of Del-Tron Precision, Inc.

Movement is something that most children and adults take for granted. With no physical restrictions, we are not only able to

Metric Linear Bearings: Measurement Systems

andream — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:40:44 +0000

Linear Bearings Photo Courtesy of Tusk Direct, Inc.

Linear bearings may be measured and therefore pieced together according to two separate measurement systems, one of which is used e

The Materials of Linear Motion Bearings

andream — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:34:33 +0000

Some industrial products require specific types of materials more then others, for a variety of reasons. More often then not, stainless steel and aluminum are included in the list of most popular materials, including for the production of linear moti

How to Roll with Linear Roller Bearings

andream — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:31:10 +0000

Linear roller bearings do exactly what it sounds like they do. They “bear” the weight of an object while it “rolls” along the “linear” path set out for it. It is a simple concept that works in a practical way … Continue reading →

The Cylindrical Needle Bearings

andream — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:27:15 +0000

Most linear bearings are shaped in the way their name suggests; linearly. However, the needle bearings are circular, shaped like a wide metallic doughnut whose edges are filled with rotating rollers to aid in the movement of whatever they are … Continue reading →

The Tiny Applications for Miniature Linear Bearings

andream — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:23:30 +0000

When discussing industrial products, most people must imagine large pieces of machinery and equally large metallic structures created by them. The word “industrial” suggest strength and size. However, this is not always the case. Many industrial

360 Degrees of Linear Rotary Bearings

andream — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:15:21 +0000

There is always a model within a large industrial category that is able to do what no other model can do. Within the spectrum of linear bearings, the linear rotary bearing is that model. However, just because it can move … Continue reading →