Precise movements are made with precision slides. Reciprocating linear bearing accuracy, the possible runout in any plane, is typically as low as 0.005 in./in. Because linear bearings are only as ...
From left: sharply crowned, gradually crowned, and radiused-ring bearing plates. Although most self-aligning linear bearings look similar, each design can have different operating characteristics.
AutomationDirect has added three styles of polymer (plastic) bearings and compatible hard anodized aluminum linear shafts to its mechanical power transmission line. igus DryLin R series linear plain ...