Linear Bearings

One of our newest families in our Translink bearing division is Linear bearings. Linear bearings are designed to provide smooth, low-friction motion in a straight line. Unlike rotary bearings, which facilitate rotational movement, linear bearings enable guided motion along a rail or shaft.

Translink Linear bearings consist of rollers enclosed within a carriage or housing, which moves along a rail or shaft. The rollers are typically arranged in a caged or full complement configuration to optimize load distribution and minimize resistance. Unlike ball-based linear bearings, roller bearings provide higher load capacity and stiffness, making them suitable for high-precision and heavy-duty applications.

There are different types of linear bearings, such as caged linear roller bearings, which use a cage to separate rollers, reducing friction and increasing speed capabilities; or guideway roller bearings, used in applications requiring extremely high precision and rigidity. Translink linear bearings can be used in many different applications, such as CNC Machines and Robotics, to ensure high precision and minimal deflection; automated assembly lines, for fast and efficient movement; or medical equipment, for diagnostic machines to give some examples.

For optimal maintenance of these type of bearings, we recommend to keep the bearings and rails clean, ensure proper alignment and use high quality lubrication.