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Motion Control – Fluidline Bearings Available from LM76 are FDA/USDA/3A-Dairy Compliant!

Motion Control – Thermoplastic Linear Bearings

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E. Longmeadow, MA — Motion Control – Linear Motion Bearings – FDA/USDA/3A compliant bearings, Seals, Shafting, and Pillow Blocks are available from LM76.

LM76 Fluidline BearingsTM are long wearing thermoplastic polyester self lubricating, low coefficient of friction, light weight linear bearings. Available off-the-shelf in standard closed inch sizes (closed metric sizes are available on request) these bearings drop-in replacements for standard linear bearings. They are highly resistant to wash-down chemicals and high energy radiation such as gamma and x-rays. Read more »

Motion Control – LM76’s SLIDE RAIL 2 Featuring Advanced INJECT2 Technology!

Motion Control – Advanced Block & Rail System

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E. Longmeadow, MA – – Motion Control – Linear Motion – Advanced Linear Block and Rail System – SLIDE RAIL2 is both novel and innovative. Unlike injection molded, plastic-lined block and rail systems, INJECT2 Technology’s unique properties ensure higher loads, 1/2 the coefficient of friction and increased toughness for shock, vibration and contamination. INJECT2 Technology’s low friction, self-lubricating sliding surface guarantees smooth, quiet and contamination proof operation.

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Motion Control – SAIBO’s LGV Curved and Straight Block and Rail Systems are Featured in YouTube Video Produced by Design World Magazine!

Motion Control – Curved & Straight Block & Rail System

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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 »

Motion Control – The Engineering Edge – Lowest Coefficient of Friction Linear Bearings

Motion Control – Low Coefficient Bearings

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Motion Control – Linear Bearings – Which Type is Right for Your Application?

Motion Control – Linear Bearings – Comparison: Ceramic Coated vs Linear Ball Bearings

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Motion Control – Choose Best Precision Shafting & Linear Bearings With Selection Guide From LM76!

Motion Control – Precision Shafting
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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.

When using a linear motion self lube linear bearing of any kind PTFE like our industry leading Minuteman™ linear bearing, remember that non-lubricated linear shafting will oxidize and rust. LM76’s soft 300 series stainless linear shafting ( RB25 ) is a natural selection for both our Minuteman™ and FDA/USDA compliant linear bearings where washdown and chemical resistance are a must.  To you help select the best shafting and bearings for your application review carefully the “Selection Guide” below: Read more »

Linear Motion – Hand Brake for Minute Man Self-Lubricating Bearing Pillow Block Assemblies!

Motion Control – Locking Pillow Blocks
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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 »

Application Story – FDA/Washdown System Excels with Special Linear Motion Shaft Assembly from LM76!

Motion Control – FDA Compliant Washdown System
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E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control – Application Story – Dairy machinery manufacturers are under intense scrutiny by FDA inspectors when it comes to FDA material and caustic washdown compliance. Recently, LM76 was called by a large US dairy packaging company to review a problematic portion of their filling line. After each shift, the filling line is washed-down, has a caustic foaming agent applied to kill bacteria and then is final rinsed. The caustic foaming agent was destroying – literally eating – the aluminum shaft supports while shafting exhibited pitting and showed signs of minor corrosion. Read more »

Motion Control – The Engineering Edge – One Piece FDA Linear Bearings and ETX Scrapers!

Motion Control – FDA Compliant Bearing and ETX Scraper
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Motion Control – The Engineering Edge- ETX Unitized Pillow Block Bearings Are FDA Compliant!

Motion Control – ETX Bearing/Pillow Block
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We needed a bearing block that would be FDA compliant, washdown compliant and…be able to take a radioactive environment. We made a motion control unitized bearing and mounting block combination that met application requirements. You won’t find this an any catalog! Read more »