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Del-Tron Precision, Inc.Bethel, CT 800-245-5013 Hundreds of thousands of Del-Tron Precision Inc. slides, slide bearings, positioning stages, ball and lead screw actuators and other linear motion devices have been incorporated into medical diagnostic and other equipment, assembly systems, scientific instruments and many other products. Our devices are the highest quality, dependable, easy to install and affordable.
Tusk Direct, Inc.Bethel, CT 800-447-2042 We want TUSK Direct Inc. to be the company you think of when you need linear motion components, whether you require an obscure style like our dovetail slides or a standard model like the slide bearings. We value customer relationships and we welcome your calls. Our trained technical staff will be available Monday thru Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., EST.
HIWIN CorporationElgin, IL 877-804-4946 HIWIN Corporation`s diverse lines of slide bearings and associated products have proven performance under almost any environmental conditions and load capacities for a wide range of applications. HIWIN`s bearings sustain heavy loads with low noise and high stiffness due to the patented recirculation curve, and are also built with high precision linear motion on round shafts.
Talon BearingSouderton, PA 215-703-0605 Whatever kind of bearings you`re looking for, Talon Bearing will have it. Whether it is a standard slide bearing or a more complex model like their mounted units, the team at Talon will make sure the bearing you purchase is perfect for your application. Buy as many or as few as you need. At Talon Bearing, you also have the option of turning your excess bearing inventory into cash.
American Linear ManufacturersWestbury, NY 800-892-3991 American Linear Manufacturers specializes in the manufacture of linear motion products, standard or custom built. Among our linear motion instrument & system product offering are re-circulating bearings as well as standard slide bearing models. We have been in business since 1970 & are still producing & distributing superior products by way of excellent engineers & a friendly sales team.
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The most common design for slide mechanisms is a sandwich style consisting of two plates of low-friction material in between metal backing plates. These plates are then usually attached to a high strength steel or metal bar that bears the weight of the load. Other system components may include shaft end supports and blocks as well as intermittent rail supports. Slide bearings are used in a range of industrial applications such as food processing and component manufacturing and testing. They are also used in oil and water transportation, steel fabrication, pipelines and more.
Factors to consider in the design of a precision linear bearing system include: the intended load of the bearing system, the temperatures and physical elements such as dust or dirt which the slide bearing might be exposed to, desired speed, size, and the dimensions of the area available for the motion system. Covers or bellows can be attached to a slide system to protect against dirt particles interfering with the low-friction properties of the bearing. Slide bearings can be attached to a structure in a number of different ways, such as with bolts, industrial adhesives, and welding. Slide bearings offer the advantage of a quieter operation as there are no metal components rotating within the railings, the only sound produced will be that of the slides against each other which is minimal. Slide bearings also tend to last far longer than ball bearings or roller bearings especially if they are made of high performance materials. As with any material exposed to elements of weather and wear and tear, the slide bearings will eventually need to be repaired or replaced, but they offer an ideal long lasting solution to low-friction movement needs. Compared to ball bearings and roller bearings, slide bearings are also more cost-effective, in part due to the longer lifespan, but also to the lower amount of materials required to construct the system as well as its broad versatility and adaptation capabilities.
