Go to Machine Design Home Go to GlobalSpec.com Home
Find:      Advanced Search >>
Toolbar The Engineering Toolbar
The Ultimate Resource for Engineering and Technical Research. (Learn More)


About Linear Bearings
Show all Linear Bearings manufacturers
Search for Linear Bearings by specification

Linear bearings are used in applications where a component needs to be moved along a straight line with high accuracy. The object may also need to be returned to its origin with high repeatability. Linear bearings come in a variety of styles and have wide load capacities.


Products & Services Related to Linear Bearings
Flange Mounted Bearings
Flange mounted bearings are used when a shaft axis is perpendicular to the bearing mounting surface. They are available in 2, 3, or 4-hole configurations.
Hanger Bearings
Hanger bearings are used as rotational bearings for drive and screw conveyor shafts that are enclosed with a housing or trough.
Pillow Block Bearings
Pillow block bearings are mounted bearings that are used to provide load support for a rotating shaft’s axis. 
Plain Bearings and Sleeve Bearings
Plain bearings and sleeve bearings (also referred to as bushings or journal bearings) are used to constrain, guide or reduce friction in rotary or linear applications. They function via a sliding action.
Takeup Bearings
Take-up bearings are primarily used to correctly tension conveyor belts and systems, or to align tracks.  They are available in three component types: bearing, frame, and take-up assembly (frame with bearing).
See more product announcements for Linear Bearings
C-Sleeve Linear Way L

C-Sleeve Linear Way L
IKO International, Inc.


Linear Bearings and Shafting - Faster Delivery

Linear Bearings and Shafting - Faster Delivery
Danaher Motion



Related Keywords
linear bearing
thompson saginaw
oilite bushing
bunting bushing
brass bush
bushing oilite
glacier bushing
rulon bushing
linear ball bushing
linear bushing ball



©1999-2008 GlobalSpec. All rights reserved.
Use of GlobalSpec is governed by these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Penton Media, Inc. Site Use Agreement :: Privacy Policy
Home :: Article Archive :: CD Library :: CAD Library :: Site Map