May 28th, 2026 
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E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control – Linear Motion – Available off-the-shelf, cylindrical, self lubricating, sintered bronze bearings from LM76 feature: Very high precision (e.g +2μ to +12μ for 2mm ID bearings), high load capacity (100kg/sq cm), high speed 30,000 rpm) and rapid oscillation capabilities, low/high temperature (-60OC to +230OC), very low coefficient of friction (0.02), and low noise. Read more »
May 21st, 2026 Editor 
E. Longmeadow, MA — Motion Control – FDA/USDA/3A-Dairy Compliant Motion Control Components – Linear Motion – FOODSTREAM electroless Nickel plated pillow and flange blocks from LM76 are FDA/USDA/3A-Dairy compliant linear motion components. Read more »
May 14th, 2026 Editor 
E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control — LM76 offers extremely competitive pricing on all types of precision shafting: round, hollow, predrilled, continuous support extrusions, predrilled & assembled shafting. We specialize in standard linear shafting: RC60/Class L Linear Shafting, 300 series s/s Linear Shafting. For most applications, RC60/Class L is the linear shafting of choice with all LM76 linear bearing styles: Minuteman, Ceramic Coated and FDA/USDA compatible. Read more »
May 7th, 2026 Editor 
E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control – Two new series of high speed, low cost, compact linear guide systems called, “Speed Guides,TM” have been introduced by LM76. The Speed Demon OSG type and Speed Demon SG type linear guide systems are designed for speeds up to 10 m/sec. (32.8 ft/sec.), accelerations to 50 m/sec.2 and loads up to 5600 N. (1259 lbs.). Read more »
April 30th, 2026 Editor April 23rd, 2026 Editor 
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 »
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.
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.
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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April 9th, 2026 Editor 
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 »
April 2nd, 2026 Editor 
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 »
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!
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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
See this and other Motion Control Components from LM76 featured on:
http://MotionControl-XYZ-Theta.com
http://LinearMotionBlogger.com
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http://motioncontrolBuyersGuide.com
http://Catalogs-MotionControl.com
