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Bearing Protection Kits suit NEMA and IEC motors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:49:24 -0500

Developed for field installation without disassembly of coupled equipment, AEGIS SGR Split-Ring Bearing Protection Kits(TM) are designed to provide clearance for shaft shoulders, slingers, and end-bell protrusions while protecting bearings from electrical damage caused by circulating or shaft currents. Standard-size kits fit NEMA-frame motors with shaft diameters from 0.625 to 3.375 in. as well as IEC frame motors with shaft diameters from 19 to 95 mm. Custom-size kits are also available.

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Compact Ball Screw is optimized for high speeds.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:27 -0500

SBK Ball Screw employs THK Caged Technology, which promotes smooth operation as well as long-term, maintenance-free operation while also preventing collision noise between balls. Recirculation structure, where balls are picked up in tangential direction, and lead-angle direction by end caps makes this product suited for high-speed operation at DN value of 130,000. Models are available with screw shaft ODs from 15-32 mm and nut diameters from 38-58 mm.

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Linear Rail System can withstand corrosive environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:41:39 -0500

Suited for medical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and other applications where magnetism is an issue, DEFENDER features 1-piece rolled 304 SS construction, and can take radial and axial load of 170 and 89 lb, respectively. Sliding Carriage Block body features 3 hardened, 440C rollers with 2RS seals, and eccentric center roller allows for pre-load adjustment and smooth movement without clearance. Unit has operating temperature range of -30 to 100Â°C.

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Bearings withstand corrosive environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:22:11 -0500

NKE bearings with SQ171 coating offer anti-corrosion protection against water, condensation, weakly alkaline, and weakly acidic cleaning agents. RoHS compliant coating contains no toxic hexavalent chrome and has been tested with neutral salt spray test method in accordance with DIN 50021. Coating is only 8 Âµm thick, ensuring interchangeability of coated and uncoated parts.

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Polymer Stock Bars are machinable.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:40:50 -0500

Self-lubricating iglideÂ® R and iglide J are semi-finished products that can be used in any machined part. Anything machined from these 2 in. dia solid rods will possess material qualities such as resistance to dirt, dust, wear, and friction. Materials consist of complementary polymers, reinforcing fibers, and solid lubricants that help optimize material properties. When used as bearing, machined plastic parts will have predictable life span.

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Slide Rails and Carriages offer quiet, linear motion.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:42:29 -0500

Available in slide widths from 12.70-25.40 mm, linear slide rails feature extruded aluminum rail and block which is ceramic coated. Block has TeflonÂ® composite, self-lubricating, low-friction, maintenance-free liner, and 45Âº load plane promotes load capacity. FDA-compliant and washdown-friendly, products are resistant to contamination, shock, and vibration. Coefficient of friction is 0.15-0.20 with 1,000 psi max, 10,000 pressure value max, and 400 surface feet/min max speed.

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Pillow Blocks come in single, twin, and double models.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:38:51 -0500

With aluminium body and black oxide finishing on exposed surfaces, Rino Roller Bearing Pillow Blocks offer corrosion resistance and are fully adjustable to allow radial clearance. Single units are self-aligning. Features include interchangeability, shaft protection, low friction properties, lithium based grease lubrication, and 60-250ÂºF operating temperatures.

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Ceramic Ball Bearings come in extra large bore sizes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:38:50 -0500

Suited for wind power generator applications, MRCÂ® Hybrid Ball Bearings combine 52100 steel rings with silicon nitride balls offering inherent insulating properties to protect against electrical arcing and potential bearing damage. Units fit new or installed turbines, which are prone to electrical arcing. Available in bore sizes from 100-160 mm, bearings can be engineered with seals and shields, or otherwise customized through MTO program.

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Linear Bearing System minimizes mounting time.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:38:38 -0500

Providing up to 0.004 in. linear precision, Compact Rail absorbs rotational positioning errors, misalignments between lateral planes, longitudinal parallelism errors, or combination of all of these while still maintaining system's original preload setting. Raceways are located on inside to protect them from damage and contaminants. Equipped with built-in, spring-loaded wipers in heads and lateral seals, sliders can carry up to 3,300 lb and can move up to 9 m/s.

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High-Temperature Materials are self-lubricating.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:35:09 -0500

Metcar grades M-199 and M-201 high-temperature mechanical materials are designed to function without lubrication in dry and dust-prone environments. Able to operate in temperatures between 400-750ÂºF, they have high electrical conductivity, high load capacity and wear resistance, are homogenous, and provide continuous lubrication. Bearings manufactured from materials are self-lubricating, non-galling, dimensionally stable, and have high compressive strength.

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Ball Bushing Bearings feature all steel construction.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 01 May 2008 07:28:26 -0500

Suited for operation in temperatures up to 600ÂºF, Thomson Stainless Steel A Ball BushingÂ® bearings deliver travel speeds up to 10 fps and accelerations to 450 fpsÂ², without use of derating factors. They have coefficient of friction as low as 0.001 that allows machine builders to use small motors, belts, gears, and ball screws in their machines when replacing high friction, plain bearings. Units come in Â¼, 3/8, Â½, 5/8, Â¾, and 1 in. sizes with adjustable, closed, and open configurations.

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Bearing Assemblies withstand high-temperature applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:40:11 -0500

Cast iron pillow blocks and flange blocks feature self-lubricating, carbon-graphite bearing inserts. Grades include Metcar Grade M-11 carbon-graphite for use in temperatures up to 700Â°F, Metcar Grade 1515 copper impregnated carbon-graphite for up to 750Â°F, and Metcar Grade 2500 electro-graphite for up to 1,000Â°F. Features include self-alignment to 5Â° from center-line, replaceable bearing cartridge, and 2 standard lengths to accommodate normal or high load.

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Ball Bearings withstand temperatures up to 180Â°F.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:07:00 -0500

Designed for harsh environments, Thomson Stainless Steel MultiTrac Ball BushingÂ® bearings are constructed of 440 stainless steel components to resist rust and corrosion. They offer coefficient of friction as low as 0.001, and deliver steady state travel speeds up to 10 fps and accelerations to 450 ft/sÂ² without use of derating factors. Available in 8, 12, 16, 20, 25, and 30 mm sizes with adjustable, closed, and open configurations, bearings feature multiple track design.

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Linear Bearings are designed for precision operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:06:55 -0500

Available in inch and metric sizes with respective bore ranges of 3/16-1 in. and 10-25 mm, Linear Precision Bearings incorporate load plates that float in outer sleeve and allow for clearance between ball elements and shaft. Load plates also compensate for any slight misalignment between shaft and housing bore. Also featured, floating integral wiper seal allows for self-alignment while maintaining equal and constant contact to shaft.

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Hardwood Bearings resist corrosion and abrasion.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:44:29 -0500

Made from close-grained, dried, dense hardwoods, POBCO-B Bearings are impregnated with blend of nontoxic lubricants and are machined into any shape and size with tolerances as close as Â±.002. Units can operate in wet conditions, and will not contaminate. They contain no toxic materials, and are not adversely affected by water, mild acids and alkalis, and most caustic chemicals. Dirty particles that reach bearing surface become embedded in bearing structure without affecting performance.

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Ball Bearings feature pair of double-lipped labyrinth seals.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:34:09 -0500

Providing protection from contamination and improve grease retention in spite of low friction, single-row deep groove Ball Bearings achieve low running noise through use of lubricant that withstands -50 to +150Â°C. They are available in size ranges of 6,000-6,012, 6,200-6,212, and 6,300-6,310, with 10-60 or 50 mm bore dia, in open, 2RS2 (sealed with 2 synthetic rubber seals), and 2Z versions (sealed with 2 steel shields) with clearances CN (standard) and C3.

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Air Bearing Actuator provides 2 g to 58 kg of force.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:44:09 -0500

Combining air cylinder like linear actuation with zero friction air bearing technology, Airpel-AB provides force without friction, which is made possible by stainless steel piston that is precisely fitted to borosilicate glass cylinder. With as little as 5 psi of air applied to cylinder, same air that drives piston also produces stiff cushion of air to support piston. Operating from -20 to +90Â°C, actuators come in metric models with 4 bore diameters and 10 standard strokes.

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Deep Groove Ball Bearings promote quiet operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:55:14 -0500

Manufactured from steel with very low oxygen content, Explorer Deep Groove Ball Bearings offer running accuracy to ISO tolerance class P5 and ABMA ABEC Class 5; dimensional accuracy to ISO tolerance Class 6 and ABMA ABEC Class 3; and width tolerance tighter than ISO tolerance class Normal. Advanced sealing designs maximize grease retention and protect against contaminants without compromising speed. Lubricant options include ultra-quiet, food quality, and high-temperature.

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Bearing Materials are suited for temperatures to 350Â°F.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:41:31 -0500

Metcar grades M-161 and M-162 are carbon/graphite Babbit impregnated materials that impart bearings and thrust washers used in submerged and dry environments with wear resistance and continuous lubrication for their service life. Bearings manufactured from these completely homogenous materials are self-lubricating, non-galling, and dimensionally stable. They will not score mating shaft and can operate in low-viscosity fluids such as water and fuels.

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High-Temperature Materials benefit bearing applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:37:31 -0500

Metcar Grade 2500 and Metcar Grade 9800, which exhibit oxidation resistance without sacrificing self-lubricating properties, can be used in manufacturing non-galling and dimensionally stable bearings and thrust washers to promote extended product life. While Metcar Grade 2500 is suited for general-purpose applications with operating temperatures from 700 to 1,000Â°F, Metcar 9800 addresses extreme temperature installations from 1,000 to 1,100Â°F.

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