Information about Air Bearings

Air bearings use a thin film of pressurized air to support a load. This type of bearing is called a "fluid film" bearing. Fluid film bearings have no solid-to-solid contact under typical running conditions; instead, a film of lubricating fluid (in this case pressurized air) forms a layer between the solid machine elements and serves to transfer forces from one to the other.

Products & Services Related to Air Bearings

Aircraft Bearings, Control and Airframe

Control and airframe aircraft bearings are designed to meet the rigorous demands of aircraft control and aerospace applications.

Ball Bearings, All Types

Ball bearings are used to provide smooth, low friction motion in rotary applications. Ball bearings types include radial ball bearings (deep groove and angular contact) and thrust ball bearings.

Ball Transfers and Ball Transfer Units

Ball transfers are conveyors that use fixed balls to transport products and materials by rolling. Ball transfer units are ball transfer components that consist of a large, load-bearing ball which sits atop smaller balls inside of a hemispherical cup.

Linear Bearings

Linear bearings are used in applications where a component needs to be moved along a straight line with high accuracy.

Linear Guides and Rails

Linear guides and rails provide a smooth, precision, guiding surface on which the rolling element of a linear bearing rides.

Specialty Rotary Bearings

Specialty rotary bearings are specialized or proprietary rotary products and accessories related to roller bearings.