Motion Control – Self-Lubricating – Linear Motion – Double Flange Block Series Bearings
April 30th, 2026 
Editor 
Linear Motion System for Semiconductor Manufacturer Withstands Corrosive Vapors In Plating Operation!
April 23rd, 2026 Editor Motion Control – Stages for Corrosive Environments
Linear Motion – The above twin Linear slide system was designed for a large manufacturer of semiconductors. The vapors from a plating operation were so corrosive that linear components were failing within months of installation. LM76 designed a system which was predominately stainless while some components were nickel plated. LM76’s polymatrix, ball screw nut was a major improvement over a competitor’s system which employed a standard re-circulating ball nut. Read more »
NEWS – LM76 Awarded a Government Contract for MK93 Gun Mount Recoil Suppression Bearings.
April 16th, 2026 Editor 
U.S. ARMY Contract Award 5.1.17
LM76 has been awarded a government contract from The Anniston Depot for MK93 Gun Mount Recoil Suppression Bearings.
The Mark93 (MK93) Gun Mount is renoun for its toughness and overall durability. It is the workhorse mount for the Army, Marine Corp and Navy (MK95). The MK93 Machine Gun Mount accepts the M2 12.7mm Machine Gun and the MK19 MOD3 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher.
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Got a special motion control Linear Bearing Application? Call LM76 the “Special Supplier”. Oh, we have all the standard stuff too! Call John Tarbell at 800-513-3163, Fax: 413-525-3735 or E-Mail: JTarbell@lm76.com!
About LM76 and “The Engineering Edge”
Founded in 1976, LM76 has been a leading designer/manufacturer of motion control linear bearings, slides and linear motion systems. LM76 is renowned for its industry leading Minuteman PTFE Composite linear bearings. LM76 is a leading supplier of precision linear shafting: RC60, 300 Series Stainless Steel, and ceramic-coated aluminum shafting. LM76 also offers several FDA/USDA compliant linear bearings and slides for the food processing, pharmaceutical, medical, and packaging industries.
When others think catalog … … LM76 thinks solution!
For additional information contact John Tarbell at: LM76, 140 Industrial Dr., E. Longmeadow, MA 01028; Telephone: 800-513-3163, Fax: 413-525-3735 or E-Mail: JTarbell@gmail.com or visit the website at http://www.lm76.com
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Linear Motion – Hand Brake for Minute Man Self-Lubricating Bearing Pillow Block Assemblies!
April 9th, 2026 Editor Motion Control – Locking Pillow Blocks
Linear Motion Control – NEW Hand Brake for Minuteman Self-Lubricating Pillow Block Assemblies!
Linear Motion Control – NEW Hand Brake for Minuteman Self-Lubricating Pillow Block Assemblies allows you to lock a pillow block or carriage plate in position. This is a very secure motion control Hand Brake that compresses the bearing without permanently deforming the bearing ID. Available on both open and closed pillow blocks. Read more »
Motion Control – SAIBO’s LGV Curved and Straight Block and Rail Systems are Featured in YouTube Video Produced by Design World Magazine!
April 2nd, 2026 Editor 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 two eccentric rollers for preload adjustment.
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E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control – Linear Products – SAIBO’s LGV Curved and Straight Block and Rail Systems Available from LM76 are Featured in YouTube Video Produced by Design World Magazine! Read more »
Minuteman Self Lube Linear Bearings™ Are: All Weather/All Theatre Compatible!
March 26th, 2026 Editor Linear Motion – Why are LM76 Minuteman Linear Bearings™ the 1st choice when failure under poor environmental conditions is simply, “NOT AN OPTION?” Because Minuteman Self Lube Linear Bearings™ are exceptionally tough and All Weather/All Theatre Compatible! Unlike linear ball bearings which employ re-circulating balls, LM76 Minuteman Self Lubricating Linear Bearings™ offer a tough ceramic coated shell featuring LM76’s industry leading Minuteman Green Self Lubricating Liner™.
Since there are no balls or mechanical mechanisms in the Minuteman Linear Bearing™, there is no mechanical failure mode. Dirt, dust and debris get wiped away whereas with a linear ball bearing, they get trapped under the seal, filling the ball raceways and freezing the balls – destroying the bearing and grooving the shaft. Minuteman Self Lube Linear Bearing™ can take a pounding from recoil, shock/vibration, vicious environments and high heat.
For this reason the US Navy and the US Army have installed LM76 Minuteman Linear Bearings™ in gun mounts on ships and vehicles.
US Navy – The Navy’s MK95 Mod 2 Machine Gun Mount is for mounting two .50 Caliber M2HB
US Army – Here you can see sand/dust build-up on the weapon, mount and tripod. These mounts provide platform stabilization, improve accuracy, and increase hit probability while decreasing the time and effort to install and interchange weapons.
Recent testing at SAIC Surface Platform Integration
Small Arms led to this comment:
” We feel that your (LM76) products will improve our mounts in regard to performance, life and cost.”
Below – Here you can see sand/dust build-up on the weapon, mount and tripod. These mounts provide platform stabilization, improve accuracy, and increase hit probability while decreasing the time and effort to install and interchange weapons.
” You need a linear bearing that can stand-up to sand, heat, shock and overall abuse. This environment (desert) plays havoc with all our systems. Your bearings meet or exceed mission requirements.” Andral, Bob US Army – Iraq Vet
The LM76 Minuteman Linear Bearings™ at the heart of this application.
Read more about the differences Minuteman Self Lube Linear Bearings™ & Linear Ball Bearings.
Founded in 1976, LM76 has been a leading designer/manufacturer of linear bearings, slides and linear motion systems. LM76 is renowned for its industry leading Minuteman Teflon® Composite linear bearings. LM76 is a leading supplier of precision linear shafting: RC60, 300 Series Stainless Steel, and ceramic-coated aluminum shafting. LM76 also offers several FDA/USDA compliant linear bearings and slides for the food processing, pharmaceutical, medical, and packaging industries.
For additional information contact John Tarbell at: LM76, 140 Industrial Dr., E. Longmeadow, MA 01028; Telephone: 413-525-4166, Fax: 413-525-3735 or E-Mail: mquinn@lm76.com or visit the website at http://www.lm76.com
When others think catalog … … LM76 thinks solution!
To follow the Series from LM76, THE ENGINEERING EDGE! and learn about interesting Outside-of-the-Box solutions developed by LM76 to solve some interesting linear motion problems! CLICK HERE
About LM76
Founded in 1976, LM76 has been a leading designer/manufacturer of motion control linear bearings, slides and linear motion control systems. LM76 is renowned for its industry leading Minuteman PTFE Composite linear bearings. LM76 is a leading supplier of precision linear shafting: RC60, 300 Series Stainless Steel, and ceramic-coated aluminum shafting. LM76 also offers several FDA/USDA compliant linear bearings and slides for the food processing, pharmaceutical, medical, and packaging industries.
For additional information contact John Tarbell at: LM76, 140 Industrial Dr., E. Longmeadow, MA 01028; Telephone: 413-525-4166, Cell: 617-538-8756, Fax: 413-525-3735 or E-Mail: JTarbell@gmail.com or visit the website at http://www.lm76.com
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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 team spent most of their efforts on traditional rotary, sleeve bearing design. Applications like a revolutionary sintered, high temperature (700F+), self-lubricating aircraft engine stator vane bushing made from nickel, chromium and cobalt – eventually used in every F404 engine employed on the new F-18 Hornet – America’s new topline fighter. Getting back to the linear ball bearing issue… Warren studied the linear ball bearing failure and set-out to find a solution. Read more »
LM76’s Black Racer Bearings Are the Bearings of Choice for Mattress Manufacturer!
March 12th, 2026 Editor The high speed, short stroke, and the dust & debris of a mattress stitching machine proved too much for linear ball bearings! The contamination and short stroke length did not allow the bearing to circulate and caused premature failure.
E. Longmeadow, MA – — LM76’s solution to problem was to replace the linear ball bearings with the ceramic coated “Black Racer Ceramic Linear Bearings” linear bearings. These linear bearings have a Coefficient of Friction of just .04 (lubricated). LM76 offers 5 of the the 6 Lowest Coefficient-of-Friction bearings and bearing systems available. Follow the links below and contact LM76 for help in selecting the best bearing or bearing system for your application. Read more »
Motion Control – Low Cost, FDA/USDA/3A-Dairy Compliant Water Dog Linear Slides!
March 5th, 2026 Editor Motion Control – Low Cost, FDA/USDA/3A-Dairy Compliant Water Dog Linear Slides!
Motion Control – Components – Linear Motion – E. Longmeadow, MA – FDA/USDA/3A-Dairy compliant, Water Dog Sliders from LM76 feature Corro-SlickTM coated 300 series stainless steel rails and contoured WDX Polymer blocks. Water Dog Sliders can be washed down with the most aggressive chemicals and caustic foaming agents and have an operating temperature range of – 400 degrees to +180 degrees F. Quiet, low maintenance Water Dog Sliders can be used: Dry, submerged in liquids, and in refrigerated and frozen environments. Read more »
Motion Control – The Engineering Edge – Application – ETX Pillow Blocks!
February 26th, 2026 Editor Motion Control – Application – Radioactive Environment
ETX Pillow/Block Bearings for Radioactive Environments
Motion Control – Application – This was a troublesome application. This system is completely submerged in radioactive water at a nuclear power plant. So no Teflon, no seals, no lubrication – nothing that will degrade in a radioactive environment. The majority of components are stainless steel – except for our ceramic coated/supported shafting and our special, designed for this particular application/never made before, ETX self-lubricating linear blocks. Read more »
