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Use FDA Compliant Off-the-Shelf Linear Motion Components!

September 25th, 2025 Editor

Motion Control – FDA Compliant Components

To: OEMs “Tooling Up” for Urgently Needed Medical Products! Use FDA Compliant Off-the-Shelf Linear Motion Components!

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E. Longmeadow, MA — Motion Control – Components – Linear Motion – In dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic many companies have volunteered or been requested to produce urgently needed medical products such as: Masks, gowns, and ventilators. “Tooling Up” quickly to produce medical grade products for some companies can bring challenges. Read more »

Motion Control Bearings – Adhesive Dispensing Rotary Bearing Assembly

September 18th, 2025 Editor

Motion Control Bearings – Custom Assembly

At LM76, we embrace challenges that push boundaries. While competitors stick to selling standard products, we thrive on designing and manufacturing unique, low-volume specials. Ready to take on the extraordinary? 
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Motion Control Application – Loading Dock’s Corrosion Problem – Solved by LM76!

September 11th, 2025 Editor

Motion Control Application – Overcoming Loading Dock Corrosion Problems

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The Problem –

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An LM76 customer is a manufacturer of loading dock ramps. These systems are installed in every state and experience all climates and conditions. Each dock section employs a 1″ shaft and linear bearings for length adjustment. Delivery trucks are side-loaded so the platform is adjusted outward to meet the truck body so loaders/unloaders have a safe walkway between building and truck. If the ramp cannot be properly adjusted because its rusted, frozen solid, gaps between the loading dock and the truck body become fall-through hazards for workers. Read more »

Motion Control – CeramicSpeed All Ceramic Radial Bearings Require Less Power, Do Not Spall, Have Longer Life!

September 4th, 2025 Editor

Motion Control – All Ceramic Bearings
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Motion Control – Application – FDA/USDA Compliant Linear Bearings Are – “THE” Only Solution!

August 28th, 2025 Editor

Motion Control – FDA/USDA Compliant Application

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E. Longmeadow, MA – — Motion Control – Application. What do you do when you’re linear actuator bearings are including cheese debris? Particularly when your cheese slicing system requires FDA/caustic washdown compliance and FDA inspectors are on site reviewing all process operations for included debris which can propagate harmful bacteria. Read more »

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

August 21st, 2025 Editor

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 »

Motion Control – “Basic Linear Slides” Are: Pre-aligned, Precision, Low Cost, and Shipped the Same Day!

August 14th, 2025 Editor

Motion Control – Single & Dual Axis Linear Slides

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E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control – New! Precision! Low cost! “Basic Linear Motion Slides” from LM76 are available with self lubricating, MinutemanTM Series, Teflon® composite bearings or exceptionally low friction steel jacketed linear ball bearings. The “Basic Linear Slide” consist of 2 precision drilled end blocks, 2 pieces of hard chrome steel shafting, and a single 2 bearing or double 4 bearing block that is predrilled for easy, “Plug & Play,” integration into new and existing applications. Read more »

Motion Control – One Piece ETX Linear Bearing/Pillow Blocks Can Be Used In Radioactive Environments!

August 7th, 2025 Editor

Motion Control – ETX Pillow Block/Bearings for Radioactive Environments

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E. Longmeadow, MA Motion Control – Components – Linear Motion – LM76 now offers one piece ETX Linear Bearing/Pillow Blocks that will not degrade in a radioactive environment! Machined from a solid block of self lubricating ETX, linear bearing-blocks have high strength, excellent wear resistance, low coefficient of friction, and excellent dimensional stability at higher temperatures As there is no other materials such as PTFE seals or lubricants these bearing-blocks are maintenance free.
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Custom designed for use in a nuclear power plant these linear bearing/pillow blocks travel on ceramic coated shafting (also supplied by LM76) completely submerged in radioactive water. Read more »

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

July 17th, 2025 Editor

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

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Motion Control – the Engineering Edge – Whisper-Light FDA Compliant Carriage Block from LM76

December 20th, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – FDA/USDA Compliant Linear Slides

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E. Longmeadow, MA – — Launched from the hugely successful Whisper Slide product line, LM76 is now offering our WSP1-LT and WSP2-LT linear system with our new FDA/Washdown plastic carriage plate. The carriage plate is less than 1/2 the weight of the standard aluminum, pillow block version. Read more »

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