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Bearing good news for Mars landing
The Pheonix Mars Lander uses Kaydon ‘Reali-Slim’ thin section bearings to position its robotic arm for digging in the permafrost there |
10/10/2008
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Dispensing with keys and keyways
Bushings made up of split sleeves and locknuts do away with keys and keyways and associated maintenance problems on a mine type ride for a European theme park |
06/05/2008
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Linear progression
Astronomy and electronics are two beneficiaries of cutting edge linear motion technology. Lou Reade reports from the Linear Motion Masterclass |
10/04/2008
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Sound investment
Linear slides sit at the heart of machine that makes products with a musical heritage. Julie Bieles reports |
10/04/2008
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In a line
Delegates at next month's Linear Motion Masterclass will learn about emerging technologies and key techniques from experts in the field. Lou Reade reports |
08/02/2008
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Bearing the brunt
New developments are extending the lives of bearings working under particularly severe conditions |
20/07/2007
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Guide balls prevent cage creep
Cage creep, where the ball or roller cage creeps out of its original position in a linear bearing without recirculating balls, is a well-known problem |
26/04/2007
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On a roll
More efficient bearings could deliver big savings to a range of mechanical systems, reports Lou Reade |
26/04/2007
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Bearing eliminates cage creep problems
A new design of crossed roller linear bearing has been launched that eliminates the problem of cage creep, even in the most demanding environments, writes Dean Palmer
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19/06/2006
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Side scraper ups life of linear guides
A new laminated side scraper system for linear guides has been developed which extends the life of the product significantly in contaminated environments, writes Dean Palmer |
10/05/2006
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Education, education, education
Tom Shelley reports on a discussion between vendors of linear motion products that has given birth to a new initiative for offering training |
13/04/2006
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Plastic insert makes simple slide
Tom Shelley reports on a telescopic slide that completely does away with balls, wheels or other potentially troublesome components |
12/04/2006
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Bearings solve motion problems
Vee bearings are used to create accurate sliding systems in a variety of applications, especially applications where ball bushings or re-circulating ball carriages would be prone to dust, dirt and other foreign matter penetration, which would ruin their performance. |
08/12/2005
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Going under with assurance
Tom Shelley reports on why a maker of inspection trolleys found particular advantage in working with a blue chip quality supplier |
11/11/2005
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Bearings guide giant optical telescope
The largest optical telescope in the Southern Hemisphere is using air bearings and a rotary table bearing to help it remain in one position rather than having to compensate for the earth's rotation. Dean Palmer reports
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03/08/2005
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