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NEW! THOMSON introduces a line
of stainless steel linear ball bearings.

440C Stainless Components resist corrosion
"A" bearings go to 600F



MultiTrac has wear-resistant, engineered-polymer
retainers to reduce inertia and noise levels.


LM76 is working on a new series
of Micro Slides which should be
on the market in June 08. These
slides offer both lead screw and ball
screw options. More in June.

 



LM76 announces the launching
of its new stainless-only
web site:

 


LM76 has decided to launch a web site that is
dedicated to stainless steel linear bearings, slides
and systems. According to John Tarbell ( 3rd
generation owner ) " LM76 gets calls constantly
dealing with FDA/USDA washdown requirements.
Thus, I decided to launch a web site dedicated to stainless steel products. To our knowledge, we are
the only company that has attempted to fashion a
linear motion stable of products for food, medical and pharmaceutical engineers. These products excel
in applications which require high pressure
washdowns, caustic foaming agents and chemicals which attack our standard aluminum-based products. We design a lot of specials around specific design parameters, but we believe, in the end, that
sourcing and engineering will see the advantages
of one stop supplier for all their stainless needs."

www.stainlesslinearbearings.com
 


Teflon Composite, Self Lubricating Linear Bearings Offer Needed
 Benefits in Several Linear Motion Situations

Teflon® Composite Liner Bearings provide real
benefits when traditional linear ball bushings™ fail.
Probably one of the greatest innovations in linear
motion, the linear ball bushing from Thomson
®
(Danaher) changed the world. Although it has any
number of advantages, it also has a few weak spots
where the following issues are present:


Rapid Oscillation
Shock & Vibration
Higher Than Capable Loads
Washdown
Contamination
Lubrication Free Requirement
Resonance/Noise free requirement.

LM76's Minuteman Teflon Composite, Self
Lubricating Linear Bearings work well in all of
these areas. Because Minuteman's Teflon
Composite has no abrasive fillers, it works well
on both hardened (RC60) and soft 300 series
stainless steel.

http://www.lm76.com/prod02.htm
 


 

MAX Rail Combined Bearings are
the Right Choice for High Load,
Inexpensive, Ease-of-Installation Applications



Need a linear motion system that meets "all of
the above?" MAX Rail is the answer. Our combined bearings offer you both radial and axial load simultaneously. Moreover, the drawn carbon steel channel can be welded to support frames - no drilled and tapped holes, no fasteners, no ultra precise alignment. Designed to withstand high moment
loads on fork lift masts and fork extensions, these
bearings can take a beating. Compare MAX Rail
against supported shafting and pillow block
bearings - no contest!

http://www.lm76.com/max_rail.htm
 

JET Rail Bearings Offer Low
Friction, Sealed Rollers - Direct
Drop-in Replacement for Linear
Ball Bearing Pillow Blocks


JET Rail Linear Bearing pillow blocks offer drop-in replacement for linear ball bearing pillow blocks.
They are quite, smooth and lightweight. Available
with debris scraper, floating option and top grease
fitting. Due to the scarper option, open architecture
and sealed cam follower bearings, JET Rail Linear
Bearings perform wellin applications where dust
and debris are a factor. Stainless and Chrome
Plated Rollers are available. Bearings can be
rebuilt in the field.

http://www.lm76.com/jet_rail.htm
 

     
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