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    Round Rail Linear Ball Bushings - Dry Lube Option?

    I have been supplying recirculating linear ball bearings for over 15 years. I am not an engineer but I have helped many industrial users reduce their maintenance cost for linear systems. I have had many customers use a dry lube with great success. First you need to understand that any drylube...
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    Help determin aluminum roll deflection

    I am designing a steel box that I need to install rollers in so rolls of fabric can roll freely as they are being unwound. I need help to determin if the load will be too much for rollers and how much deflection I might see. 2" OD 1/4" wall extruded tubes that are @ 83" long. I will use...
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    Recommendation for metal sleeve bushing material for pivoting motion

    There is a company in Vancouver Washington called EDT Bearing that can help you. They specialize in supply of polymer bearings for special applications. I have used them for several years and they have always been able to provide a solution. Good Luck
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    belt conveyor- retur idlers

    I suggest you review technical literature from NIBA (Belting Industry Association) and/or from major rubber belting companies that discuss belt tracking issues.

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