Have you ever opened a drawer in your desk? Or moved a sliding door? What about operating a conveyor belt in an automation line? With any of these activities, chances are you have used a linear guide ...

Custom parts and assemblies can save time and money while improving performance on linear motion projects. But finding vendors that can handle customization is key. Here are some tips for finding ...

The Timken Company TKR has announced that it acquired Rosa Sistemi S.p.A. — a Europe-based designer and manufacturer of roller guideways, linear bearings, customized linear systems and actuators, ...

Long lead times are a thing of the past with customized LSK mounting solutions from GAM now available in only 5 days. When mounting a motor or gearbox to a linear slide, belt or ball screw actuator, a ...

In a private transaction, bearings manufacturer The Timken Co. acquired Rosa Sistemi S.p.A., a designer and manufacturer of roller guideways, linear bearings, customized linear systems and actuators, ...

Essentially, a guide wheel is a ball bearing that has a special shaped outer race. The inner and outer races of ball bearings are a framework with a groove for the balls to rest in. Burke explained ...