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  1. grenfell

    Linear Bearing Problem

    Thanks for the reply willdo, Yep, I did look at Pacific - their bearings are pretty much generic, in fact the 1st set I used were Pacific, and then went on to use Thompson. It is documented that there is no load capacity difference up or down. My main problem is the catilevered load, and the...
  2. grenfell

    Linear Bearing Problem

    We have a problem with linear bearings failing on one of our projects. From 4 - 1" Open Linear Bearings (Ball bearing style)I have supported a structure which weighs approx 500lbs. From this frame I have a long set of forks (aluminium extrusion) that extend approx 8' beyond the frame the...

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