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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 

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 

Sound investment
Linear slides sit at the heart of machine that makes products with a musical heritage. Julie Bieles reports
 10/04/2008 

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 

Bearing the brunt
New developments are extending the lives of bearings working under particularly severe conditions
 20/07/2007 

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 

Cam rollers and balls run on same rails
Bosch Rexroth has come out with a guide rail system that is compatible with carriages equipped with either cam rollers or recirculating balls
 26/04/2007 

On a roll
More efficient bearings could deliver big savings to a range of mechanical systems, reports Lou Reade
 26/04/2007 

Bronze replaced by post-cured composites in power station vanes
A post-curing process has solved a problem, with composite bearings replacing bronze at the Dinorwig Hydro pumped storage power station
 16/01/2007 

Bearing with built-in angle measurement
A radial thrust bearing has been developed with an integrated angle measurement system for use on machine tool rotary tables and spindle heads
 12/10/2006 

Bearing plate moves while load stays still
Tom Shelley reports on some extraordinary developments in two-dimensional linear bearings
 10/08/2006 

Chopped spheres make bearing breakthrough
Tom Shelley reports on a totally new type of rolling element bearing - the biggest step forward in the field in a century
 14/07/2006 

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
 19/06/2006 

Linear technology key to turbocharger test rig
A linear slide and digital reader are being used on a special test rig for analysing the air flow in the latest generation of turbochargers. Dean Palmer reports
 19/06/2006 

Meeting customer needs in a straight line
Tom Shelley further report on the linear technology debate as regards meeting customer needs, especially when they may not quite know what these are
 11/05/2006 

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 

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 

Linear guides offer precise positioning on paper cutter
Dean Palmer reports on how linear slides are being used on a paper slitting and rewinding machine to precisely position the knife and core
 12/04/2006 

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 

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 

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 

  Bearing technology ups performance of food processing machines
New bearing technology is helping to reduce downtime and the total cost of ownership of a vegetable peeling machine.
 11/11/2005 

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
 03/08/2005 

Design collaboration: identifying the real needs of the customer
By building closer working relationships with customers, preferably at the concept design stage, INA FAG says it is helping to add real value to design projects. Dean Palmer reports
 08/07/2005 

Bearings adapt to the task
Tom Shelley reports on novel bearings that adjust themselves to take account of different load conditions and run unusually fast and cool in machine tool spindles
 06/06/2005 

 
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