Thomson Glide Screw(TM) Selected as Golden Mousetrap Awards Finalist
WOOD DALE, IL- – The innovative design of the Glide Screw™ from Thomson Industries, Inc.,- a leading manufacturer of linear motion products, has been recognized by the judges in the Design News 2013 Golden Mousetrap Awards.- These awards showcase the best new products and celebrate people who are leading and invigorating design, engineering and manufacturing in North America. Selected as...
Read More »Bishop-Wisecarver Group Exhibiting at Automation Technology EXPO West from February 11-13
Woman-Owned Automation Manufacturer to Feature New Products and Services at Press Briefings Pittsburg, CA- – The Bishop-Wisecarver Group (BWG), a woman-owned family of WBENC certified companies will feature recently released automation products and services at the Automation Technology Expo (ATX) West in Anaheim Convention Center from February 11-13. Join them at their on-site press briefings...
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PBC Linear Creates New Integrated Plain Bearing Solution for Hillman Group Engraver
Rockford, IL - The Hillman Group has spent nearly 50 years providing working solutions in engraving and fastening and excels at anticipating the needs of the market. One area Hillman specializes in is the design and manufacturing of self-contained ID engravers for pets. Hillman has worked together with PBC Linear in this type of application for over 10 years with PBC supplying Simplicity-®...
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Linear Roller Guides offer line contact and optimized rigidity.
Suited for where heavy loads must be moved in confined spaces without loss of precision or rigidity, Tschudin and Heid linear roller cages and guides allows displacement of moving parts in axial direction via use of parallel shafts and sleeves; no radial movement is possible. Rollers offer line contact with guide, enabling low pre-load at assembly to be maintained. Rollers are arranged within...
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The Ultimate Guide To UV Disinfection Lighting
This white paper provides a guide to UV disinfection lighting and their benefits over alternative disinfection methods.
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Simplicity®: Nailing its Place in the Woodworking Industry for 27 years
Rockford, IL - February 6, 2009 Antifricion linear bearing systems are crutial to the production output, accuracy and repeability on todays modern CNC routers and waterjet cutters. The woodworking industry relies on these machines to rapidly mass produce products ranging from door panels to structural framing for cabinets. Also prominent in the woodworking industry is sawdust. Sawdust build-up...
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Students Use Bearings from Igus to Aid Children with Cerebral Palsy
Spherical and linear bearings used on basketball shooter device EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - February 12, 2008 - igus® Inc., the leading developer of Energy Chain Systems®, Chainflex® continuous-flex cables and iglide® plastic bearings, today announced that students from Iowa State University used igubal® spherical bearings, DryLin® R linear bearings and DryLin linear guide systems to develop a...
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SKF Selects VICTREX® PEEK(TM) Polymer for High Performance Bearing Cages for the Automotive Industry
West Conshohocken, PA - (February 7, 2008) - In order to meet the most demanding automotive applications, SKF Group, a leading manufacturer of roller bearings, chose high performance VICTREX® PEEK(TM) polymer for the cage design of its deep groove ball bearings that are used where high speed, chemical attack or high temperature conditions occur such as in alternators and transmissions. VICTREX...
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Linear Ball Bearings are available in European sizes.
Simplicity-® ISO Metric Linear Ball Bearings feature 1-piece polymer ball cage coupled with hardened bearing steel shell providing minimal friction. They are available in range of sizes and configurations including integrated flange, twin-length types, and pillow blocks. Available accessories include hardened and ground shafting, support blocks, and shaft support rails.
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Load Platform Protects Linear Drive Bearings, Improves Performance
Load platform relieves radial forces on linear drive -- increases bearing lifespan; improves performance Aston, PA, July 2007- To protect the rolling ring bearings in Uhing linear drives from undue wear resulting from radial forces, Amacoil now offers a linear bearing slide option on drive assemblies. The linear slide load carrier is recommended when the tool or other payload being moved is...
Read More »Igus Offers Design Tips and a Dialogue on Motion Control with New Online Forum, Tech Talk
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - April 27, 2007 - Igus® Inc., the leading developer of iglide® plastic bearings, DryLin® linear bearings and guide systems and Energy Chain® cable carriers, today announced the debut of Tech Talk: DryLin Linear Bearings, a newly created forum on the company's website. Tech Talk offers design guidance and tips on using DryLin linear bearings and guide systems and is...
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What Can Test Devices Spin for You?
Test Devices helps you ensure the safety and efficiency of your high performance machines with cutting edge spin testing, rotor engineering, and precision balancing capabilities. Check out the video to learn more.
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