Flanged linear ball bushings now come in a self-lubricating version said to reduce the need for maintenance and extend life. Flanges may be round, square, or compact with predrilled mounting holes.

Schaeffler integrates sensors and vibration analysis into its linear guidance systems and offers these mechatronic components with automated relubrication. The function was integrated into linear ...

Some companies that make bearings and linear guides toss around terms like “self‐lubrication,” “maintenance free” and “lubed for life” a little too loosely. They likely know that many engineers and ...