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Photography – Photographers Build Your Own Linear Motion Camera Slider!

June 19th, 2013 Editor

Photography - Build a CameraSlider-using a LM76 Linear Motion System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photography – Use LM76’s OSG Linear Motion System to build you own Camera Slider!

LM76 Linear Motion system used to build Camera Slider

LM76 linear motion components used in DIY Camera Slider

 

Photography - Components from LM76 used in camera slider

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The verdict is in: If you want to build a camera slider for heavy camera rigs, LM76’s OSG 25 Roller Block and Rail wins the day. For smooth, quiet motion and stable motion
OSG 25 system allows for the best possible results at the lowest possible price.

Ask DP Shane Kelly from Texas:

” I built my slider with LM76’s OSG 25 Roller Blocks and rail system. I am a RED user and this is the best system I have used in 25 years at this price.”

Robin Forst – Lunatic Films from Vancouver:

” The OSG is my favorite. I made my first slide for the ABC TV series “One Upon a time.” After a year of use, I sold it for $3000.00!” I have 1 on rental, always in use
and I am building 2 more.”

John Petrella DP from Toronto:

“The OSG allows me to make the camera slider I want to make for very reasonable money. It has low friction, runs real smooth and quiet, and is lightweight. I can take it anywhere.”
Photos submitted by photographers who built their own “Camera Sliders.”

Photographer uses LM76 components to build Camera Slider

 

 

photography - Do-it-yourself camera slider in action

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

photographer builds camera slider uslinf LM76 Linear Motion System

 

 

Camer Slider for heavy camers build using LM76 Components

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
OSG Pricing for DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Users


Call 1-800-513-3163 Ask for Mike Quinn or Christine Carlson

OSGB 25UU 4 Roller Block $66.00
OSGR 25 xmm Rail ( Rails Cut to size ) .09 per mm

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 Mike Quinn 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

Linear Motion – Application Story – LM76 Supplies Linear Bearing for Plating Tower

June 4th, 2013 Editor

Linear Motion – Interplex Metals Installation

LM76 - Linear Motion Specialists
Linear Motion - Interples Application Story Linear Motion Problem Solved! 

Linear Motion – When Interplex Metals needed linear bearings for their Metal Plating Tower, they called LM76 for a recommendation. Given the details, LM76’s Mike Quinn recommended the SG 35Speed Demon Linear Bearing System. Because the line was down, LM76 cut the rails and had the product shipped the
same day.
Linear Motion - Interples uses LM76 Speed Demon Linear Bearing Systems The supported mast weighs 150 pounds.
Linear speed is slow and the mast has
to adjust per the tension of the reels
( stamped metal frames ). Friction has
to be very low and stiction has to be
non-existent. Engineering liked the idea that SG blocks have adjustable pre-load capability so they could adjust the tension “perfectly.” There are four bearing pads, 2 per side. Because
the cross arm which carries the UHMW rollers cannot move side-to-side,Mike recommended a 5 roller block. (Blocks come in 3,4 &5 roller sizes)Interplex loves their SG and production
is rolling…once again.

For Additional Information on LM76’s Speed Demon Linear Motion Systems go to: http://www.lm76.com/speed_guide.htm

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 Mike Quinn 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

Linear Motion Components News – LM76 Congratulates SPACEX On Their Successful Mission to the International Space Station!

June 1st, 2012 Editor

Linear Motion – LM76 Congratulates SPACEX On Their Successful Mission to the International Space Station and Return of the Capsule to Earth!

Linear Motion – On May 22, 2012 the SPACEX Falcon 9 2-stage rocket and the Dragon Capsule lifted off from a Cape Canaveral launch pad in Florida beginning a demonstration Mission to the International Space Station.  After a picture perfect launch of the Falcon 9 2-stage rocket and insertion into orbit of the Dragon Capsule, the capsule then executed a series of maneuvers to demonstrate its flight characteristics and it was then captured by the robotic arm and docked with the Space Station.  After unloading food and supplies, the crew of the Space Station loaded items to be returned to earth.

When the transfer was completed the Dragon Capsule was released from the Space Station and began it trip back to earth that ended with a splash down in the Pacific off the coast of Baja California.

Congratulations SPACEX.

SPACEX is a customer of LM76’s linear motion components.  For additional information contact John Tarbell at: LM76, 140 Industrial Dr., E. Longmeadow, MA 01028; Telephone: 413-525-4166, Fax: 413-525-3735 or visit the website at http://www.lm76.com

Application Story – New CNC Plasma Table employs LM76 SG Speed Demon Linear Bearing Roller Blocks on all major axis of motion.

March 18th, 2012 Editor
When a mid west manufacturer of CNC plasma torch cutting systems was contemplating linear motion bearings for their new system, they called LM76. The design called for the following criteria:
1. Low Friction
2. Low Weight
3. Low Cost
That’s it for the LOW requirements. The linear rails and roller blocks had to have sufficient load capability and stiffness. The SG met all design requirements – low and high.
SG linear bearing roller blocks come in 3 configurations: a 3 roller block, a 4 roller block and a 5 roller block. This makes the SG very versatile when you are working with space constraints but require more load capability.

 

For more information about this application, call Mike Quinn at 1-800-513-3163

Coming in February 2012! The CHEETAH linear Roller Block

January 30th, 2012 Editor

CHEETAH linear Roller Block

 

NEW! February 2011 CHEETAH linear Roller Block

High Moment Capability, Low Friction Bearing/Roller Block and Rail System

January 19th, 2012 Editor

LM76 Application Story

APL Marine, one of the world’s largest container shipping firms, will outfit 16 of these massive
APL Marine Panamax Container Ships with
Searchlight Positioning Slides from LM76
Linear Motion Bearings.		 The original system consisted of a welded pipe-stand which would often obstruct the Captain’s view.
LM76 devised a high moment capability, low friction bearing/roller block and rail system. The system is plated for corrosion resistance: brackets, rollers, rails and end stops. All
retaining pins and hardware are stainless.
 It’s a long way up there! Or… if
there’s a problem, a long way down. Ouch!
LM76,


Problem Solved!

  

The light extended

For additional information contact Mike Quinn 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

High Speed Ball Screw/Lead Screw Driven, “Easy Linear”™ Linear Motion Stages

January 19th, 2012 Editor

 

 

E. Longmeadow, MA — “Easy Linear,” linear motion stages are easy to specify, configure, and install.

Add a motor and you can operate this system immediately.

Numerous drive options are available including multiple
ball screw leads, acme, hi-helix multi-start, lead screws
with acetyl and polymatrix nuts. Accessories include motor
mounts for C-Face NEMA, Oriental and European metric
motors. Hand cranks with locks and limit switches
are also available.

Easy Linear™ linear motion stages are based around high load,
high moment capacity, low friction, high accuracy
profile rail guides. Profile Rail Sizes: 15, 35, 45.
Standard length range from 160mm – 2900mm.

Easy Linear™ Linear Motion Stages is an innovative
supplier of linear motion systems including linear ball
bearings and PTFE composite linear slides
and rail assemblies.

For additional information contact Mike Quinn 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

E-Z…Go Linear Ball Bearings

October 4th, 2011 Editor

New Line of Linear Ball Bearings for Automation from
LM76 comes with engineering assistance and
application analysis.

LM76 E-Z…GO linear ball bearings are designed to meet
or exceed the industry standard in linear ball bearings. We offer A Series, Self Aligning
and standard, drop-in replacement pillow block bearing assemblies. Moreover, as an engineering/manufacturing company, we believe that we are your best resource in engineering
the right solution to your application requirements. That’s right, we design the right solution
because we offer – and are well versed – on so many selections. \We have been tempered by
so many interesting and challenging applications. Our experience spans 68 plus years and our product line is extensive. But…extensive product line is one thing, knowing what your talking
about is another. Want to feel good about who you are working with? Call Mike Quinn @
LM76 to find “out more about why LM76 is ” the company that EXCEEDS the challenge.”

A Series Closed A Series Open Self Aligning Closed PDF CATALOG
Self Aligning Open Self Aligning Closed
Pillow  Block Assemblies		 Self Aligning Open
Pillow Block Assemblies

SolidWorks Files Upon Request
Please provide your contact information and the bearing(s) models you require.


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Linear Motion – Light Weight, Tough, “Bull Dog” Bearings Handle – High Loads, Shock, High Speed, and DIRT!

August 19th, 2011 Editor

Longmeadow, MA – Self lubricating, “Bull Dog” linear and rotary bearings from LM76 feature high load capacity, high shock capability, wide temperature range, very low coefficient of friction, high speed, low noise, dimensional stability, and light weight. Available in inch sizes of 0.5, 0.625, 0.750, and 1.00, these maintenance free bearings can operate under water, in the slurry of a tile saw, or in dusty and abrasive environments. “Bull Dog” bearings are ideal for: Marine applications, packaging machines, off road and military vehicles, exercise and patient handling equipment, consumer lawn and garden tools, and heavy construction equipment.

“Bull Dog” bearings have a glass epoxy shell and utilize LM76’s Minuteman Green Self Lubricating liner. These low coefficient of friction bearings exhibit little to no wear after thousands of hours of use. They can be used with RC60, 303 Stainless, ceramic coated aluminum shafting, as well as soft or harden steel shafting.

LM76 also manufacturers a broad variety of FDA & USDA compliant bearings and shafting, in inch sizes of .25 inches to 1.5 inches, and a FDA & USDA compliant profile rail and slide system that can easily be integrated into new and existing applications. The bearing options include: Self-lubricating FDA & USDA compliant Teflon® composite bearings in a 304 stainless steel shell, and lower cost bearings with a ceramic coated shell and FDA & USDA compliant liner. Bearings are available in closed and open configurations, and are drop-in replacements for all inch sized 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 Mike Quinn 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 an international steel maker was experiencing chronic linear bearing failures, they called LM76.

August 12th, 2011 Editor
Motion Control LM76 Linear Bearings

When an international steel maker was experiencing chronic linear bearing failures, they called LM76. LM76 JET RAIL

MITTAL STEEL COMPANY EMPLOYS PLASMA TORCHES THAT THROW OFF DEBRIS, DUST AND GRIME. THESE CUTTERS SECTION LARGE STEEL SLABS. WITH 30 FEET OF TRAVEL AND A 1500 POUND CANTILEVERED LOAD, NO SIMPLE TASK! MITTAL’S PLASMA TORCHES TRAVEL ON 3″ ROUND, FULLY SUPPORTED SHAFT ASSEMBLIES COUPLED WITH STANDARD LINEAR BALL BEARING PILLOW BLOCKS – WHICH FAIL WEEKLY RESULTING IN EXPENSIVE DOWNTIME. BY CHOOSING JET RAIL BEARINGS, MITTAL WAS ABLE TO MOUNT JET RAIL ROLLER BLOCKS DIRECTLY TO THEIR EXISTING FULLY SUPPORTED SHAFT ASSEMBLIES – SAVING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. Footnote: Instead of weekly failures, JET Rail Roller Blocks have been running for 3 months without a failure.

JET Rail vs Linear Ball Bearings JET Rail = Higher Loads Higher Speeds Smooth, Quiet Motion Takes Contamination Incredibly Flexible Download Catalog

JET Rails are DIRECT DROP-IN REPLACEMENTS for all standard open, single and twin pillow block linear ball bearing assemblies.

LM76 – The Emblem of Engineered Solutions, Superior Products and Singular Service.

1-800-513-3163
Jet Rail vs. Ball Linear

Here is why linear ball bearings failed in this application: 1. Linear Ball Bearings require lubrication. Grease captured debris, dust and filings make a great lapping compound. As this “gunk” built-up on the shaft, it hardened. With each pass, the linear ball bearings rolled through this paste-like grit which eventually made its way beneath the seals. Once inside, the ball tracks were fouled, the balls stopped rolling and mechanical failure quickly followed. Working with engineering, Mike Quinn of LM76 recommended JET Rail Linear Roller Blocks. Here’s why: A. JET Rail Roller Blocks feature an open design that collects little-to-no debris. B. JET Rail employs cam followers that are sealed for life so lubrication is not required. C. Balls include debris and rollers roll over it. D. JET Rail has a scraper option which clears the way for the top loaded rollers:
E. JET Rail offers a Floating Option which comes in handy when you have long travel applications. It is difficult to accurately align shafting over 20 plus feet.

D. JET Rails have easy to install rebuild kits for easy and inexpensive field retrofit.  E. JET Rail blocks are off the shelf for rapid delivery. Call:1-800-513-3163 www.LM76.com For price and delivery, call Christine Carlson or email: ccarlson@LM76.com For engineering assistance, call Mike Quinn or email: mquinn@LM76.com

LM76 Minuteman Self Lubricating Linear Bearings: for applications where balls and rollers fail.
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