This article was updated on June 18, 2025. It was orginally published Nov. 15, 2002. Proper installation and maintenance are essential to bearing performance and premature failure prevention due to ...

Although most self-aligning linear bearings look similar, each design can have different operating characteristics. Take bearing plates, for example. The bearing plate or outer race surrounds a ...

With dozens of types of bearings and hundreds of thousands to choose from, selecting the correct bearing for your application can be a daunting task. However, if the right factors are carefully ...

Offered as a viable alternative to metric ball bearings, the inch series linear ball bearings sport a compact design and re-circulating balls to reduce friction and promote limitless stroke. Meeting ...