Unlike conventional ball or roller-based linear guides, hydrostatic guidance systems eliminate all metal-to-metal contact. The guide carriages move on a thin cushion of high-pressure fluid, which ...
A well-optimized linear unit offers a versatile, compact motion solution that can reliably serve an application for years. This guide highlights the strengths and limitations of linear guidance ...
This article will examine several examples of how to select the appropriate linear bushing for the application. Impact on performance from material and surface treatments will be discussed.