Super Smart Ball Bushing Linear Bearing	Super Ball Bushing* Linear Bearing
Precision Steel Ball Bushing* Linear Bearings	Instrument Bearings
Die Set Ball Bushing Linear Bearings	RoundWay* Linear Roller Bearings
Series XR* Extra Rigid Ball Bushing Linear Bearing	FluoroNyliner Bushing Bearings and Pillow Blocks
Smart MultiTrac Ball Bushing Linear Bearings	MultiTrac Ball Bushing Linear Bearings

Super Smart Ball Bushing Linear Bearing

Thomson Super Smart Ball Bushing* Bearing products offer:

• Up to six times the load capacity or 216 times the travel life of conventional linear bearings.
• Twice the load capacity or eight times the travel life of industry standard Thomson Super Ball Bushing* bearings.
• A precision super furnished, dual track bearing plate for optimum system smoothness and performance.
• A universal self-alignment feature, that compensates for misalignment of housing bores and 60 Case* LinearRace* shaft deflection, optimizes load distribution between ball tracks and assures uniform ball loading over the entire length of the bearing plate. Installation time and cost is minimized while bearing performance and life is maximized.
• A technologically advanced design that allows the bearing to maintain its diametrical fit-up when installed in housing that is slightly out-of-round.
• Longer travel life and minimal machine downtime when replacing conventional linear bearings or the industry standard Super Ball Bushing bearing.
• The RoundRail(*) Advantage combined with universal self-alignment eliminating the need for derating factors commonly required when using linear guides.
• A coefficient of friction as low as .001. This allows the use of smaller less expensive motors, belts, gears and ball screws, when replacing high friction, plain bearings.
• Double lip integral wipers that keep out dirt while retaining lubrication. Travel life is maximized.
• Worldwide availability from over 1800 authorized distributors.
 

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Super Ball Bushing* Linear Bearing

• A self-aligning capability up to .5º compensating for inaccuracies in base flatness or carriage machining.
• The RoundRail* Advantage combined with the self-aligning feature, eliminating the need for derating factors commonly required for linear guides.
• Travel speeds up to 10 ft/s without a reduction in load capacity.
• Light weight, wear-resistant, engineered-polymer retainers and outer sleeves that reduce inertia and noise.
• Radially floating bearing plates. When installed in an adjustable housing, the Super Ball Bushing bearing may be adjusted to a specific diametrical fit-up for accurate and repeatable movement.
• A constant coefficient of friction as low as .001.
• The use of smaller, less expensive drive motors, belts, linkages, gears and ball screws, when replacing high friction plain bearings.
• A closed configuration for end supported applications and an open configuration for continuously supported applications.
• Ready to install pillow blocks with double acting seals and an access for lubrication. Installation and downtime is minimized.
• Availability from over 1800 distributors, worldwide.

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Precision Steel Ball Bushing* Linear Bearings

• A coefficient of friction as low as .001. When replacing high friction plain bearings, Precision Steel Ball Bushing bearings dramatically improve machine productivity and efficiency.
• All-steel construction, for maximum system rigidity.
• Two accuracy classes allowing for immediate improvements in system positioning and repeatability.
• Availability in fourteen bore sizes and nine configurations.
• The RoundRail* Advantage which minimizes installation time and cost.
• Steady state travel speeds up to 10 ft/s and accelerations to 450 ft/s² without the use of derating factors.
• An operating temperature up to 600º F.
• Availability in a self-aligning pillow block housing for ease of installation and use.
• Worldwide availability from over 1800 authorized distributors.

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Instrument Bearings

• Available in sizes 1/8, 3/16 and 1/4 inch bore diameter.
• Available with matching 60 Case LinearRace* sets.
• Coefficient of friction as low as .001.
• Compact size for low inertia and weight.
• Precision bearing balls, sleeve and 60 Case LinearRace manufactured of corrosion resistant stainless steel.
• Load Capacity range between 7 and 19 lb_f.

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Die Set Ball Bushing Linear Bearings

• Available in sizes 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2 and 2 inch bore diameter.
• Load Capacity range between 350 and 1,100 lb_f.
• All steel construction for maximum rigidity.
• Travel speeds up to 10 ft/s.
• Easily mounted by simply bolting toe clamps in place.
• Can be mounted perpendicular to mounting surface.
• High operating temperature capability.
• Coefficient of friction as low as .001.

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RoundWay* Linear Roller Bearings

• Up to twenty times the load capacity of conventional linear ball bearings. This dramatic increase allows for more compact machine designs with a reduction in hardware costs.
• A rigid design that provides high accuracy while tolerating the high shock loads common to machine tool application.
• A coefficient of friction as low as .005. When replacing v-ways or flat-ways, RoundWay linear roller bearings allow for the use of smaller less expensive drives, motors, belts, gears and ball screws.
• A self-aligning capability that reduces installation time and cost.
• An eccentric trunnion pin that adjusts bearing height to compensate for minor inaccuracies in mounting base flatness or machining accuracy. Installation is quicker and easier than old style, conventional way systems.
• Availability of an integral wiper that protects against contamination while retaining lubrication.
• Interchangeable components for quick, cost-effective machine maintenance.
• There is no need to scrap the entire way system, a problem with some linear guide products.
• The RoundRail* Advantage combined with the self aligning feature, eliminates the need for derating factors commonly seen with linear guides.
• Availability from over 1800 distributors worldwide.

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Series XR* Extra Rigid Ball Bushing Linear Bearing

• Five times the load capacity or 125 times the travel life of conventional linear bearings. This dramatic increase in travel life reduces downtime and maximizes productivity.
• Three times the rigidity of conventional linear bearings. This increase in stiffness provides immediate improvements in machine positioning accuracy and repeatability.
• The RoundRail* Advantage combined with travel speeds up to 5 ft/s. Derating factors commonly found in linear guide products are eliminated.
• Ease of maintenance. When normal maintenance requires bearing replacement, XR Ball Bushing bearings can be quickly and cost-effectively replaced without scrapping the entire system – another shortcoming of some linear guides.
• Double acting seals at both ends that keep out contamination and retain lubrication.
• Lasting precision alignment by combining the non-wear characteristics of the XR Ball Bushing bearing with a rigid ductile iron pillow block.
• High accelerations and operating speeds without a dramatic increase in the power consumption commonly seen with high friction v-way and flat-way systems.
• Available in three sizes from over 1,800 authorized distributors worldwide.

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FluoroNyliner Bushing Bearings and Pillow Blocks

• High performance in contaminated, washdown, or submerged environments
• Proprietary, self-lubricating, composite bearing liner TEP 950
• Low friction, ideally suited for linear and rotary motion
• Precision machined aluminum sleeve
• Excellent performance in high vibration and mechanical shock applications
• Corrosion resistance
• Product availability in industry standard sizes from 0.25” to 2.00”
• Closed, Open, and Self-Aligning configurations
• Load capacities up to 14,000 lb_f
• Integral seals
• Closed, Open, and Flanged Pillow Blocks available in single or twin versions
• Available from over 1800 distributors worldwide

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Smart MultiTrac Ball Bushing Linear Bearings

• Reduce machine costs through the use of smaller, less expensive bearings, LinearRace* shafts and supports.
• Fixed diameter bearings for applications where slight diametral clearance between the bearing and LinearRace shaft is acceptable.
• Adjustable Diameter bearings for applications where diametral clearance between bearing and LinearRace shaft must be removed.
• Open Type bearings for applications which require maximum stiffness and/or long travel length.
• Increase machine productivity by replacing short lived conventional Ball Bushing bearings with Smart MultiTrac bearings.
• Simplify installation requirements with the Smart MultiTrac bearings RoundRail* Advantage.
• Increase LinearRace shaft life 400% by replacing conventional Ball Bushing bearings with Smart MultiTrac bearings.
• Realize greater rigidity with the Smart MultiTrac Ball Bushing bearing.
• Reduce maintenance with double-lip integral wipers that keep lubrication in and contamination out of the bearing.

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