(January 12, 2012 - Rockford, IL)
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5. Top 5 Killers of Design Projects
Avoid these killers that can turn your design engineering project into a nightmare.
4. PBC and Hiller Inc Provide Ultra-Light Redi-Rail for Aircraft
Aircraft interiors require lightweight and sturdy designs. Hiller Inc., a specialist design firm in luxury aircraft, collaborated with PBC Linear to produce an efficient linear motion solution for a lavatory door.
3. Dealing with Back Drive in a Linear Slide
In a vertical orientation, back drive can occur by the load (or carriage) alone, causing the carriage to drift down. Vibration and other external factors can also cause this movement. Generally, a lead screw with efficiency greater than 50% will have a tendency to back drive.
2. The Science of Self-lubrication
Bearing and linear guide manufacturers
Product Model | Inside Diameter | Outside Diameter | Thickness |
NNU4928K NACHI | 140 | 190 | 50 |
NN3026K NACHI | 130 | 200 | 52 |