Types of Straight Mechanisms for Industrial Machines

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The discussion focuses on linear bearings as a type of straight mechanism used in industrial machines, similar to those found in computer desk drawers. Linear bearings allow for smooth, straight motion and their service life can be calculated similarly to that of rotating bearings. The participants recommend reputable manufacturers, including Thomson Linear (now Danaher Motion), and suggest using ThomasNet to find suppliers in the US.

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Engineers, industrial designers, and machine builders looking to implement linear motion systems in their projects will benefit from this discussion.

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Are there any types of mechanisms / bearings out there that aren't circular but straight that can be used on industrial machines? Basically the same idea as the mechanism used to pull out a computer desk drawer or keyboard shelf.
 
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Q_Goest said:
Absolutely! They're called "http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...vTIEJpZCgBLvDvdoLAAAAqgQFT9D7lIA&safe=active"" and service life can be calculated the same basic way it's calculated for rotating bearings.

I've used http://www.thomsonlinear.com/website/com/eng/products/linear_guides/linear_bearings.php" (now Danaher Motion), but there are many reputable manufacturers out there.

I'd suggest going to http://www.thomasnet.com/products/linear-bearings-4111209-1.html"to find suppliers in the US.

Excellent, thanks for the reply, real helpful. Appreciate it pal!
 
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