Unlike conventional ball or roller-based linear guides, hydrostatic guidance systems eliminate all metal-to-metal contact. The guide carriages move on a thin cushion of high-pressure fluid, which ...

Have you ever opened a drawer in your desk? Or moved a sliding door? What about operating a conveyor belt in an automation line? With any of these activities, chances are you have used a linear guide ...

Linear guides are the foundational component in engineering motion control. John Lorello, NSK Linear/Mechatronics Specialist, has been designing motion solutions for years. He gives an in-depth ...

Components manufacturer Norelem has developed a new range of linear roller guides designed to provide smooth, low-friction movement for packaging, food processing and transportation industries.

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 ...