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Motion Control – USDA Certified Stand-Off Bearing Flange Blocks with Si3N4 Silicon Nitride Hybrid Bearings, Set New Standard for Performance and Hygienics!

May 08, 2023 Editor

Motion Control – USDA Certified Stand-Off Bearing Flange Blocks

E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control – FDA/USDA Certified, two, three and four post, Stand-Off Bearing Flange Blocks are setting a new standard for performance and Hygienics. These new Stand-off bearing flange blocks now available from LM76 reduce the surface area where mold and bacteria can thrive, even from the most through sanitizing operations. Long life Hybrid Stainless Steel Si3N4 Silicon Nitride Ceramic Ball Bearings in Stainless Steel bearing blocks are coated with a smooth non-water absorbing polyamide coating certified by EHEDG, USDA, and 3-A.

Motion Control – CERAMICSPEED Radial Hybrid Bearings Prevents Arcing!

April 12, 2023 Editor

Motion Control – Hybrid Radial Bearings

E. Longmeadow, MA – — Motion Control – CeramicSpeed Insulated ball bearings are custom made for electrical motors and your guarantee against damage caused by stray currents.

The ceramic balls used for this product series are non-conductive and have an insulating ability of 15 kV per mm – higher than that of atmospheric air.

Bearings from competing manufacturers with an insulating coating typically have an insulating ability of up to 1 kV; provided that the coating is not damaged – for example when the bearing is mounted. In practice this protection isn’t always sufficient, meaning that these bearings are also vulnerable to damage by stray currents.

In addition to being protected from the passage of electrical currents, the operating temperature is 10-20 °C lower, and the resulting is a bearing life typically 4-8 times longer than traditional steel bearings.

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About LM76

Founded in 1976, LM76 has been a leading designer/manufacturer of motion control linear bearings, slides and linear motion systems. LM76 is renowned for its industry leading Minuteman Teflon® Composite linear bearings. LM76 is a leading supplier of precision linear shafting: RC60, 300 Series Stainless Steel, and ceramic-coated aluminum shafting. LM76 also offers several FDA/USDA compliant linear bearings and slides for the food processing, pharmaceutical, medical, and packaging industries.

For additional information contact Mike Quinn at: LM76, 140 Industrial Dr., E. Longmeadow, MA 01028; Telephone: 413-525-4166, Fax: 413-525-3735 or E-Mail: mquinn@lm76.com or visit the website at http://www.lm76.com

About LM76 and “The Engineering Edge”

Founded in 1976, LM76 has been a leading designer/manufacturer of linear bearings, slides and linear motion systems. LM76 is renowned for its industry leading Minuteman PTFE Composite linear bearings. LM76 is a leading supplier of precision linear shafting: RC60, 300 Series Stainless Steel, and ceramic-coated aluminum shafting. LM76 also offers several FDA/USDA compliant linear bearings and slides for the food processing, pharmaceutical, medical, and packaging industries.

When others think catalog … … LM76 thinks solution!

For additional information contact Mike Quinn at: LM76, 140 Industrial Dr., E. Longmeadow, MA 01028; Telephone: 413-525-4166, Fax: 413-525-3735 or E-Mail: mquinn@lm76.com or visit the website at http://www.lm76.com

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Motion Control – FDA/USDA and 3A-Dairy Compliance Brochure features Linear Motion Components from LM76!

February 03, 2023 Editor

Motion Control – FDA/USDA/3A-Dairy Compliance Brochure

E. Longmeadow, MA — Motion Control Components – Linear Motion – Food processing and beverage plants’ wash down areas are unique environments that undergo harsh treatment from high pressure washers, steam, and a multitude of caustic chemicals used in the cleaning and sanitizing production equipment.

Motion Control – The Minuteman Series, Teflon® Composite Bearings Are Now Available As A Twin Pillow Block Linear Rail Assembly!

December 02, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – Teflon® Composite Twin Bearing/Pillow Block Rail Assembly!

E. Longmeadow, MA –Motion Control – Save time and energy by ordering one or more Minuteman^TM M-SRBT Twin Pillow Block Linear Rail Assemblies from LM76. Recognized by engineers, machine builders, and retrofitters, the Minuteman^TMSeries of Teflon® composite bearings from LM76 are ideal for applications that involve linear, rotary, and/or oscillating motion. The self lubricating Minuteman Series composite bearings can handle 10 times the load, has a very low coefficient of friction, dampen vibrations, tolerates shock, and are lower in cost than that of conventional linear ball bearings.

These composite bearings can be submerged, washed down with water, high pressure steam, or chemicals, and can operate in harsh, abrasive, and contaminated environments.

Motion Control – FDA/USDA/3A-Dairy Compliant ETX Scraper Seals for Linear Bearings Used In Food Processing Applications!

November 17, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – FDA/USDA Compliant Scraper Seals

E. Longmeadow, MA — Motion Control — Linear Motion – LM76 has introduced FDA/USDA/3-A Dairy compliant, snap-in ETX Scraper Seals for linear bearings. Machined from Ertalyte® PET-P, ETX Scraper Seals have high strength, excellent wear resistance, low coefficient of friction, and excellent dimensional stability at higher temperatures than seals from other materials.

Motion Control – Application – In “Off-Roading” LM76’s Black Racer Bearing is a Winner!

November 04, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – Application – Ceramic Linear Bearings

Motion Control – Anyone who’s worked on cars knows how critically important ball joints are to steering and suspension. They also know what happens when ball joints fail!

E. Longmeadow, MA – — Motion Control – Application Story – When an aftermarket manufacturer of off-road steering and suspension systems needed an upper ball joint bearing, they called LM76. These systems are purchased by off-road vehicle owners who want to upgrade their OEM steering and suspension units for hard-hitting environments. Pounding, shock, sand and debris are all part of the mix when it comes to extreme off-roading and LM76 Black Racer bearings are right at home. According to company engineers, after a year of brutal testing, Black Racer met all design goals and exceeded expectations.

Motion Control – The Engineering Edge – Trunnion Grinding Slide for Oil Field

September 23, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – Custom Linear Slides

Motion Control Application – We are shipping another slide today for the oil patch. When Weir Oil and Gas called with a slide application that required special engineering, LM76 was all ears – as it was right up our alley.

Motion Control – FDA/USDA/3-A Dairy Compliant Linear Motion Components

September 09, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – FDA/USDA and 3A-Dairy Compliant Bearings!

E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control – Components – Linear Motion – Linear Motion – LM76 FluidLine Linear/Rotary bearings are FDA/USDA & 3A Dairy Complaint. They are also caustic wash down inert. FluidLine bearings one piece construction has benefits over traditional Teflon Composite lined aluminum bearings: if you have a wear situation, Teflon Composite Bearings have a .035″ Teflon Composite Liner. Once you wear through the liner, you are into the aluminum shell.

Motion Control – Application – FDA/Washdown System Excels with Special Linear Motion Shaft Assembly from LM76!

August 18, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – FDA/Dairy Washdown System

E. Longmeadow, MA – — Motion Control – Application – Dairy machinery manufacturers are under intense scrutiny by FDA inspectors when it comes to FDA material and caustic washdown compliance. Recently, LM76 was called by a large US dairy packaging company to review a problematic portion of their filling line. After each shift, the filling line is washed-down, has a caustic foaming agent applied to kill bacteria and then is final rinsed. The caustic foaming agent was destroying – literally eating – the aluminum shaft supports while shafting exhibited pitting and showed signs of minor corrosion. Additionally, there were areas where product got trapped and these locations were havens for bacterial growth. Because this system was in-place and our customer was the end-user, LM76 engineers had to use direct drop-in replacement com¬ponents. What to do?

Motion Control – Linear Motion Roll-Slide Mini from LM76

July 26, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – Miniature Linear Slide

Motion Control Application – LM76’s FDA/USDA Compliant Linear Bearings

June 23, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – FDA/USDA Compliant Application

E. Longmeadow, MA – — Motion Control – Application. What do you do when you’re linear actuator bearings are including cheese debris? Particularly when your cheese slicing system requires FDA/caustic washdown compliance and FDA inspectors are on site reviewing all process operations for included debris which can propagate harmful bacteria.

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June 08, 2022 Editor

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Motion Control – Linear Bearings Out Perform “ALL” Other Bearings At High Speed & High Acceleration!

June 06, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – High Speed Linear Bearings

E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control – LM76’s high speed, “Black Racer,” ceramic coated linear bearings out perform linear ball bushing and linear polymer bearings in high speed and high acceleration/deceleration applications. These drop in replacement linear bearings are designed to be used in standard open and closed pillow blocks. “Black Racer” linear bearings are ideal for: Rocket sleds, crash test systems, and other high speed, high acceleration application.

Motion Control – Linear Guide Systems Move 1200 Lb. Loads At Speeds Of 30 Feet Per-Second!

April 09, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – High Speed Block and Rail Sets

E. Longmeadow, MA – Two new series of high speed, low cost, compact linear guide systems called, “Speed Guides,TM” have been introduced by LM76. The Speed Demon OSG type and Speed Demon SG type linear guide systems are designed for speeds up to 10 m/sec. (32.8 ft/sec.), accelerations to 50 m/sec.2 and loads up to 5600 N. (1259 lbs.). These quiet, low profile guide systems are ideal for: High speed assembly and sorting operations, pick and place robots, industrial, office, and packaging machines, vacuum applications, and medical equipment (including patient care devices).

Motion Control – Water Dog Sliders from LM76 are FDA/USDA/3-A Dairy Compliant!

February 12, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – FDA-USDA-3a-Dairy Compliant Linear Slides

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Motion Control – Application – Whisper Slides for Harvesting Honey

February 05, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – Application – Linear Slides

Sometimes, an application leads you to an immediate, off-the-shelf solution – like this one. Harvesting bee honey is a seasonal opportunity and these systems are hauled across the country to make it happen. They need to be all weather, tough and maintenance-free. The next time you take some honey and put it in your tea, think of us – LM76.

Motion Control – CERAMICSPEED Bearing Units Are FDA Compliant!

January 24, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – Ceramic Radial Bearings are FDA Compliant

E. Longmeadow, MA – LM76 is continuing to expand its FDA compliant radial and linear bearing product lines. CERAMICSPEED Bearing Units are the latest additions. Bearings used in the food and beverage industry have to be reliable, easily cleaned, and require only minimal maintenance. CERAMICSPEED Bearing Units featuring FDA-approved Si3N4 (Silicon Nitride) balls have extremely long service life as Si3N4 balls are 2 times harder than steel balls and 4 times smoother. This means, CERAMICSPEED Bearing Units handle higher loads with less friction, resulting in longer life of the balls and the race.

Motion Control – ETX Unitized Pillow Block Bearings Are FDA Compliant!

January 05, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – ETX Bearing/Pillow Block

We needed a bearing block that would be FDA compliant, washdown compliant and…be able to take a radioactive environment. We made a unitized bearing and mounting block combination that met application requirements. You won’t find this an any catalog!

Motion Control – Linear Motion – How Do You Move Articles of Antiquity?

November 15, 2021 Editor

Motion Control – Linear Bearings Application

Motion Control Application – How Do You Move Articles of Antiquity?

Very Carefully With A High Load Rail System from LM76!

E. Longmeadow, MA – — Motion Control Application -The Boston Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) has to move articles of antiquity from one location to another. In this instance, they are moving a 5000 year old relief (hieroglyphics) weighing 8000 pounds to a new location in the Museum. Here is a frontal photo of the Relief from The Tomb of Senenuka.

Part of wall from tomb of Senenuka; nine stones fitting together and including two niches; lower left piece smooth limestone; upper far left preliminary black ink sketch; right of this sketch is a complete relief showing two seated figures; central piece has large scene of seated male on the left and other smaller male figure to the right; upper far right male figure relief outline; left of this again a scene of two seated figures at a table.

Senenuka Time of Khufu or Khafre (Maybe Dyn 5?) Overseer of the Pyramid-town of Khufu, Director of King’s wad-priests, Boundary official of a settlement, etc.

Motion Control -What To Consider When Specifying A Linear Slide

August 13, 2021 Editor

Motion Control – Tutorial

Considerations when specifying a linear slide for a new or existing application.

By Mike Quinn • LM76

When a design engineer has fully defined a linear-motion application’s requirements regarding travel length, speed, force, and accuracy as well as repeatability, the next question to answer is this:

Does an off-the-shelf linear slide (or a stock linear slide from a catalog) fully satisfy the application?

Off-the-shelf linear slides are advantageous for their quick delivery and lower cost than that of custom components. No wonder most linear-motion designs do in fact employ off-the-shelf linear slides from various component and system suppliers.

Category Archives: Linear Slides – FDA-USDA Compliant

Motion Control – USDA Certified Stand-Off Bearing Flange Blocks

Motion Control – Hybrid Radial Bearings

When others think catalog … … LM76 thinks solution!

Motion Control – FDA/USDA/3A-Dairy Compliance Brochure

Motion Control – Teflon® Composite Twin Bearing/Pillow Block Rail Assembly!

Motion Control – FDA/USDA Compliant Scraper Seals

Motion Control – Application – Ceramic Linear Bearings

Motion Control – Custom Linear Slides

Motion Control – FDA/USDA and 3A-Dairy Compliant Bearings!

Motion Control – FDA/Dairy Washdown System

Motion Control – Miniature Linear Slide

Motion Control – FDA/USDA Compliant Application

Linear Motion Products Published FREE!

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Motion Control – High Speed Linear Bearings

Motion Control – High Speed Block and Rail Sets

Motion Control – FDA-USDA-3a-Dairy Compliant Linear Slides

Motion Control – Application – Linear Slides

Motion Control – Ceramic Radial Bearings are FDA Compliant

Motion Control – ETX Bearing/Pillow Block

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