Sometimes, an application leads you to an immediate, off-the-shelf solution – like this one. Harvesting bee honey is a seasonal opportunity and these systems are hauled across the country to make it happen. They need to be all weather, tough and maintenance-free. The next time you take some honey and put it in your tea, […]
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The Engineering Edge – Application – Whisper Slides for Harvesting Honey
December 13th, 2018 
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Posted in Application Note, Bearings - Linear, Bearings - Linear - Metal - Self Lubricating, Linear Bearings, Linear Bearings, Linear Bearings - Pillow Blocks, Linear Bearings - Seals, Linear Guide, Linear Motion - Components, Linear Rails, Linear Slides - FDA/USDA/3-A Dairy Compliant, Positioning Stages 
Comments Off on The Engineering Edge – Application – Whisper Slides for Harvesting HoneyMetric High Precision Sintered Bronze, Bronze Alloy, and Iron Bearings Are “Self Lubricating!”
November 26th, 2018 Editor-Publisher E. Longmeadow, MA Motion — Control Components – Linear Motion – Available off-the-shelf, cylindrical, self lubricating, sintered bronze bearings from LM76 feature: Very high precision (e.g +2μ to +12μ for 2mm ID bearings), high load capacity (100kg/sq cm), high speed 30,000 rpm) and rapid oscillation capabilities, low/high temperature (-60OC to +230OC), very low coefficient […]
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October 25th, 2018 Editor-Publisher About LM76 and “The Engineering Edge” 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 PTFE Composite linear bearings. LM76 is a leading supplier of precision linear shafting: RC60, 300 Series Stainless Steel, and ceramic-coated aluminum shafting. LM76 […]
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July 15th, 2018 Editor-Publisher When our customer, a major European manufacturer of machinery for the paper industry, informed us they were having failures with linear bearings in their robotic paper slicing system, we listened. As a robotic arm swings around (360 degrees) it slices the paper to length. After cutting the paper to length, a linear table below indexes […]
Posted in Bearings - Linear, Bearings - Linear - Seals, Linear Bearings, Linear Bearings, Linear Bearings - Pillow Blocks, Linear Bearings - Seals, Linear Motion Components - Pillow Blocks Comments Off on “New Design” Pillow Blocks from LM76!The Engineering Edge – Application – Trunnion Grinding Slide for Oil Field
July 2nd, 2018 Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Application Story – We are shipping another slide today for the oil patch. When Weir Oil and Gas called with a slide application that required special engineering, LM76 was all ears – as it was right up our alley. This slide is a Trunnion Grinding Slide which has a 56HP motor […]
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June 6th, 2018 Editor-Publisher Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control Components — Bishop-Wisecarver invented and patented DualVee Motion Technology® more than 40 years ago to provide a solution for harsh environment applications where existing technologies were ineffective. DualVee® also proved excellent for long length, smooth motion and low noise requirements. Today, Bishop-Wisecarver remains the recognized expert and […]
Posted in Actuator, Ball Screws, Bearings - Linear, Brakes, Clutches, Components, Controller, Drives, Encoders, Gear Heads, Linear Actuator, Linear Bearings, Linear Motors, Linear Rails, Linear Stages, Motors - AC, Motors - DC, Motors - Slotless, Positioning Stages, Rotary Stage, Servo Amplifiers, Servo Motors Comments Off on Motion Control – Complete Guided Motion Solutions from A to X-Y-Z … … Available from Electromate!Motion Control – FDA/USDA/3-A Dairy Compliant Linear Motion Components
December 23rd, 2017 Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Linear Motion – LM76 FluidLine Motion Control Linear/Rotary bearings are FDA/USDA & 3A Dairy Complaint. They are also caustic wash down inert. FluidLine bearings one piece construction has benefits over traditional Teflon Composite lined aluminum bearings: if you have a wear situation, Teflon Composite Bearings have a .035″ Teflon Composite Liner. […]
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November 9th, 2017 Editor-Publisher E. Longmeadow, MA — Motion Control Components – Linear Motion – Food processing and beverage plants’ wash down areas are unique environments that undergo harsh treatment from high pressure washers, steam, and a multitude of caustic chemicals used in the cleaning and sanitizing production equipment. OEMs and maintenance departments need to select components that will […]
Posted in Bearings - Linear, Bearings - Linear - Seals, Linear Bearings, Linear Bearings, Linear Bearings - Pillow Blocks, Linear Bearings - Seals, Shafting Comments Off on FDA/USDA and 3A-Dairy Compliance Brochure features Linear Motion Components from LM76!Pegasus Series 1 Linear Bearings – For When A Linear Bearing Simply Cannot Fail!
September 27th, 2017 Editor-Publisher E. Longmeadow, MA Motion — Control Components – Linear Motion – LM76 has developed the most corrosion resistant linear bearing available. In space, deep under the sea, or in the harshest environments when there can be no “Plan B,” Pegasus Series 1 Linear Ball Bearings can be counted on to perform. In some applications linear […]
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August 3rd, 2017 Editor-Publisher E. Longmeadow, MA Motion — – Linear Motion – LM76 has introduced FDA/USDA/3-A Dairy compliant, snap-in ETX Scraper Seals for linear bearings. Machined from Ertalyte® PET-P, ETX Scraper Seals have high strength, excellent wear resistance, low coefficient of friction, and excellent dimensional stability at higher temperatures than seals from other materials. Designed with a slight […]
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