Linear Bearings Blog

Slide Bearings and Marine Uses

nicolet — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:24:44 +0000

My family has raised me on the water. I truly mean this. I am pretty sure I knew how to swim before I could walk, and I learned how to drive a boat well before it was legal for me … Continue reading →

A Frictionless Ride

andream — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:34:55 +0000

Movement oriented mechanisms must be able to accomplish a number of things while moving an object from one point to another, even if this movement is restricted to a few feet or even a few inches, like roller bearings are. … Continue reading →

Industry Event: BSA 2012 Convention

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:34:16 +0000

Head down to Bonita Springs, Florida at the end of April to take part in the bearings event being held by the Bearing Specialist Association. The BSA 2012 Convention will be held from April 28 to May 1, 2012 at … Continue reading →

Finding A Target Market

andream — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:50:25 +0000

Although this is not necessary for every industrial company, linear bearing manufacturers may benefit from narrowing their product options to those required by certain industries. This can be helpful on a number of levels, particularly if the right i

Large and In Charge for Renewable Energy

andream — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:37:47 +0000

There are many pieces required to build the massive wind turbines that produce enough energy to be useful in an industrial, agricultural, commercial or residential setting. All of these parts must be large and dependable, to be able to make … Continue reading →

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