Motion Control – Curved & Straight Block & Rail System Motion Control – In this product spotlight video, Design World Senior Editor Miles Budimir and Associate Editor Mike Santora have a look at the SB-LGV linear motion system from LM76. The rails come in straight, curved, and ring geometries and the four-roller carriage blocks feature […]
Archive for the ‘Linear Bearings – Ceramic’ Category
Motion Control – The Engineering Edge – History of Ceramic Bearings.
March 19th, 2026
Editor Motion Control – LM76 offers innovative solutions to problems! Motion Control – THE SOUL OF A NEW IDEA In 1976, Warren Hamilton, The General Manager of J.C. Tarbell Associates, an internationally recognized designer of plain (sleeve) bearings was asked by a customer to solve a linear ball bearing failure. At the time, Warren and his […]
The Engineering Edge – What’s the Difference?
January 29th, 2026
Editor Motion Control – Linear Bearings Compared E. Longmeadow, MA – LM76’s high speed, “Black Racer,” ceramic coated linear bearings out perform linear ball bushing and linear polymer bearings in high speed and high acceleration/deceleration applications. These drop in replacement linear bearings are designed to be used in standard open and closed pillow blocks. “Black Racer” […]
Motion Control – Application – In “Off-Roading” LM76’s Black Racer Bearing is a Winner!
December 18th, 2025
Editor Motion Control – Application – Ceramic Linear Bearings Motion Control – Anyone who’s worked on cars knows how critically important ball joints are to steering and suspension. They also know what happens when ball joints fail! E. Longmeadow, MA – — Motion Control – Application Story – When an aftermarket manufacturer of off-road steering and […]
Motion Control – Sleeve Style Linear Bearings and Precision Linear Shafting
December 11th, 2025
Editor Motion Control – Shafting and Bearings
Motion Control – Application – Roller Block Retrofitted with CeramicSpeed Ceramic Balls
December 4th, 2025
Editor Motion Control – Application – Roller Block with Ceramic Balls
Motion Control – CERAMICSPEED Bearing Units Are FDA Compliant!
November 20th, 2025
Editor Motion Control – FDA Compliant Ceramic Radial Bearings E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control – LM76 is continuing to expand its FDA compliant radial and linear bearing product lines. CERAMICSPEED Bearing Units are the latest additions. Bearings used in the food and beverage industry have to be reliable, easily cleaned, and require only […]



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