Bearings do some of the heavy lifting in linear motion systems. Rather than defaulting to familiar choices by picking a size from a catalogue, engineers are weighing important specs and criteria such ...

Custom parts and assemblies can save time and money while improving performance on linear motion projects. But finding vendors that can handle customization is key. Here are some tips for finding ...

Essentially, a guide wheel is a ball bearing that has a special shaped outer race. The inner and outer races of ball bearings are a framework with a groove for the balls to rest in. Burke explained ...