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 […]
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



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