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Linear bushings are sometimes called ball bushings, round rail bearings, or recirculating ball bearings. They contain recirculating linear bushings, a shaft, shaft support, and carriage. Shaft supports are available in two different styles: continuous support and end support. The recirculating balls are spaced evenly around the bushing to make contact. Because the surface area is small, the frictional resistance is also small; however, the accuracy and smoothness are poor. With linear bushings, the carriage is usually mounted to the bushing on two separate but parallel shafts.


Products & Services
Linear slides are simple linear motion devices composed of a stationary base and a moving carriage. Linear stages are slides with a drive mechanism that provide controlled, precise positioning along a linear axis. Search by Specification | Learn more about Linear Slides and Linear Stages
Linear guides and rails provide a smooth, precision, guiding surface on which the rolling element of a linear bearing rides. Search by Specification | Learn more about Linear Guides and Rails
Linear bearings are used in applications where a component needs to be moved along a straight line with high accuracy. Search by Specification | Learn more about Linear Bearings
Die sets are assemblies that link the upper and lower die holders. They include guide pins or posts, guide pin bushings, heel blocks, heel plates, and die shoes. Learn more about Die Sets
Linear thrusters use double-acting pneumatic, hydraulic, or electrohydraulic cylinders mated to plates and shafts to provide cyclical linear motion. They are used in conveying, positioning and inspection systems. Search by Specification | Learn more about Linear Thrusters

Product Announcements
Thomson - A Danaher Motion Company - Linear Bearings & Shafting - Faster Delivery
Linear Bearings & Shafting. In stock now for fast shipment throughout the USA are the most popular Thomson linear bearing components and shafting through a new manufacturer's stocking program. (read more)
Modern Linear Incorporated - Linear Guide Rollers
Modern Linear Incorporated produces the highest quality guide roller products in the linear motion industry. All of our products incorporate the benefits of guide roller technology for customer... (read more)
Applied Industrial Technologies - Huge Selection of Linear Motion Products
Applied® offers a wide range of linear motion products from industry-leading suppliers. From round rail bearings to 60 case shafting to profile rail bearings, theylocally stock and custom machine the... (read more)
LEE LINEAR® - LEE LINEAR® ’s relationship with SBC Linear
Now that LEE LINEAR® and SBC Linear have joined forces, customers can look forward to complete high quality linear motion product offerings and outstanding technical and customer support. The SBC... (read more)
Thomson - A Danaher Motion Company - Make It Easy - Online Mechanical Product Selectors
Product selectors for Thomson mechanical motion control components now available. Quickly narrow thousands of potential choices based on selection of product attributes to reach the ideal solution for... (read more)
MISUMI USA - Mastering Linear Bushings, White Paper
White Paper: MASTERING LINEAR BUSHINGS AND OTHER LINEAR MOTION PRODUCTS. Linear motion products are the most commonly used motion elements in automation for transfer, locating and assembly. Presented... (read more)

Topics of Interest
Ball bushing bearings are similar to a bushing in terms of construction, but have rows of balls to reduce friction and increase stiffness, accuracy, and smoothness. The bushing may be of open or... (Read More)
Linear motion guides are sometimes called linear guide bearings, square rail bearings, linear guideways, or recirculating ball bearings. These linear guide systems are made of two components: the... (Read More)
Spline shafts have either grooves or tongues machined along its length. The mating bearings run along either the groove or tongue, providing high rigidity. There are two main types of spline shafts,... (Read More)
J.S. Graham 12.1 Introduction A bushing is a device for carrying one or more high voltage conductors through an earthed barrier such as a wall or a metal tank. It must provide electrical... (Read More)
Round shaft linear guides are typically hardened and ground shafts used for bushing style linear bearings. Round shaft linear guides are available in different mounting configurations, depending on... (Read More)