Need Frictionless Rotary Motion? “T” Series Spindles Provide a Fast, Effective, Precise Solution Let’s explore some basic information about air bearings. US patent filing US20160363165A1 describes an Air Bearing Structure as a porous material combined with an aluminum layer with vents to provide double restrictions so as to enhance the degree of freedom in adjusting…
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Uncover the Three Benefits of Porous Media™ Bearings for a Precision Rotary Table! X-ray inspection systems are in high demand. Known for their ability to identify anomalies, they have become crucial to ensure quality and proper operation across a wide range of industries: Medical Manufacturing Food Packaging Electronics Defense Plastics While high-tech software systems are…
Air Bars from New Way®: The Next Generation of Conveyor Air Bearings
As manufacturing processes produce next generations of substrates, conveyance systems with traditional roller bearings no longer can achieve high levels of yield and throughput.
New Way of Conveying with Air Bearings
Conveying systems using air bearings provide the precision needed for the manufacturing of Flat Panel Displays (FPD) and Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels and other high-tech precision products.
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How Do You Improve Measurement in a Balance Machine? Balance Bearings!
Learn Three Ways Balance Bearings Improve Measurements in Balance Machines A shift in balance occurred from man to machine during the Industrial Revolution, as engines, pumps, and turbines transformed life as people knew it. These machines made mass production possible while also stimulating inventions across a range of industries, including: Power Manufacturing Transportation Medical Communication…
Balance Bearings 101
Need a balancing machine with precision and less maintenance? We can help! The Industrial Revolution birthed the use of rotating shafts in engines, turbines, pumps, and beyond to perform mass production replacing manual labor. Coincident with this, the first known patent for a balance machine was issued to a Canadian named H. Martinson as the…
Five Ways Air Bearings are ‘Converting’ the Converter Industry
Learn How Air Bearings are Overcoming Challenges in the Converter Industry In our ‘grab-and-go’ society, customers are driving the demand for convenience. As a result, the converting and packaging industry continues to grow, particularly with the boom of flexible packaging. It’s one of the reasons why industry leaders recently gathered at the 2018 Converters Expo…
Radial Air Bearings: A Solution for Frictionless Rotary Motion
From the patent of the first radial bearing in 1869 for a bicycle, engineers have continued to evolve the design of radial bearings to manage rotary applications. As with any bearing application, managing friction has become a focal point. Its effects on performance, component life, and maintenance frequency and downtime can dramatically impact operations.
3 Ways Spherical Air Bearings are Advancing Flexible Film Production
Need a frictionless spherical bearing for flexible film? Let us help! Flexible films are THE market everyone wants in on. With projected growth from $29 billion in 2017 to $73 billion in 2027, roll-to-roll manufacturers are scrambling to determine the right components for their flexible film production. There are numerous components to consider within roll-to-roll…
