Types of Linear Bearings
2025/03/28
# Article

Linear bearings play a crucial role in mechanical design, enabling precise and smooth linear motion. To accommodate various application requirements, different types of linear bearings have been developed. The following briefly introduces several common types of linear bearings:

Type Description Outer Cylinder Material Retainer Material
Standard Type Closed type outside cylinder. Steel Resin
Adjustable Type This type has a slot in the outside cylinder. This design allows for clearance adjustment. Steel Resin
Open Type One ball circuit is removed to allow an opening slot to fit over rail supports. Steel Resin
Double-Wide Type This type has two retainers in the outside cylinder. Useful when moment loads are applied. Steel Resin
Pressing Outer Race Type Outer race is pressing. Steel Resin
Stroke Bearing Closed type outside cylinder. Steel Aluminum

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