Longmeadow, MA - LM76 introduces their new, DEFENDER Linear Rail TM linear bearing system. This all stainless steel rail and bearing motion control system is strong, anti-magnetic, corrosion resistant, low cost and easy to install. Designed to be washed down with disinfectants or high strength industrial cleaners the DEFENDER Linear Rail TM linear bearing system is ideal for medical, pharmaceutical and food processing applications, as well as draw and rack glides, and sliding doors.

The bearing rails are rolled 304 stainless with an internal bearing race. Each three bearing slider unit is 80 mm (3.15 inches) long. Each 440C stainless steel ball bearing roller is lubricated for life, features 2RS seals, and can be washed down. The slider’s center bearing is mounted on a eccentric shaft for adjusting the preload. The cross section of the compact bearing and slider is only 26 mm x .22 mm (1.02 in. x .866 in.). The Stainless Steel rails are available in lengths of 1040 mm (40.94 in.), 1520 mm (59.84 in.), 2080 mm (81.89 in.), and 3120 mm (122.83 in.) or in cut to order sizes.

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 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

E. Longmeadow, MA - High quality, off-the-shelf, complete, ready-to-run, Skate^TM linear motion slides from LM76 are compact, and available in single and multi-axis configurations. Easy integration into new and existing applications is made possible by four “T” slots in the base and drilled and tapped mounting holes in the stage. Available in four travel lengths of 6.0 In., 12 in., 18 in., and 24 in. and with optional FDA/USDA compliant bearings they are ideal for such applications as: Robotics, sorting, testing, pick-and-place, assembly, positioning, medical and food packaging, and medical diagnostic equipment.

High positional accuracy (.0006 in/in.) Skate^TM linear motion slides are designed for dynamic loads up to 200 lbs. and accelerations up to 20 in/sec2, and are available with a variety of lead screws and linear bearings. Standard .200 inch and .500 inch zero backlash lead screws are standard however 0.025 in to 1.0 inch lead screws, metric lead screws and ball screws are available. TeflonTM linear bearings are standard but ceramic or ball bushing bearings can be specified.!