Updates from Euro-Bearings Ltd
Our Combined Roller Bearings are designed to be welded into place. But if you want to be able change the bearings quickly then you may want to weld them to a mounting plate. Our standard (rectangular) mounting plates have four threaded holes to bolt into, from the back of the plate. Or you can use the four thru holes to fix from the front of the plate.
Please visit our website to download 3D STEP files of our mounting plates.
These plates are designed to be welded to our Combined Roller Bearings. Or to our Radial Bearings.
We can supply our bearings welded to the these mounting plates.
Please see the webpage here: https://www.euro-bearings.com/platesi.htm
3D STEP Files of our range of Radial Bearings can now be downloaded from our website.
Our Radial Bearings are designed to run in our standard steel channels. They can be welded into place. Or they can be welded to a mounting plate and then bolted into place.
Please see our webpage here: https://www.euro-bearings.com/radialhub2.htm
If you need a different file type of our 3D model, please email us your request.
In some applications, it is necessary to specify corrosion resistant products (e.g. food, drink & pharmaceuticals) while in other applications it may be desirable but not essential (e.g. offshore, external use). While a few linear motion products are available in stainless steel, there are often high prices, long lead times & lower load capacities associated with specifying stainless steel.
For light duty applications there are a few options available in stainless steel. For example miniature motion guidance, round shaft linear products and track guidance systems.
For heavy duty applications there is little choice but some products can be made corrosion resistant by the use of coatings. The most effective coating for linear motion systems is Thin Dense Chromium (TDC). TDC coating provides a hard finish which is able to withstand the high contact load between the bearing and its corresponding track.
Euro-Bearings Ltd can offer Combined Roller Bearings with TDC coating to provide a heavy duty corrosion resistant linear motion system. The bearings retain their load capacities (unlike stainless steel alternatives) and maintenance and downtime can be reduced. The TDC coating can also be applied to the rails (channel) and flanged clamps if desired. The combined roller bearings offer a versatile linear motion system which can be used in horizontal, vertical or cantilevered applications.
Another linear motion system to benefit from TDC coating is Vee bearings. While the Vee bearings themselves can be supplied in stainless steel, the T rail to suit the bearings is not so readily available due to the high costs associated with stainless steel. The rails can be TDC coated after any necessary fabrication work and the lead time can be as little as two weeks.
Every linear motion application should be assessed individually. Use our flow chart to help select which product might be suitable, or ask our technical sales team for advice.
If corrosion resistance is required then consider the following products:
Light to medium duty –
Miniature Motion Guidance (Stainless steel)
Linear bearings & shafts (Stainless steel)
Track Guidance System (Stainless steel)
Exterior Slide System (Aluminium & Delrin)
Vee Bearings & Rails (Stainless steel or TDC coated)
Heavy duty –
Combined Roller Bearings (TDC coated) & Channel (TDC coated or Stainless steel)
Linear bearings & shafts (Stainless steel – small range & lead times are likely to be long)
Traditionally, corrosion resistance of linear motion products has been provided in the form of stainless steel. However, today, coatings such as Thin Dense Chromium can provide corrosion resistance to bearings without compromising on load capacities and incurring long lead times.
Euro-Bearings Ltd’s online shop has been revamped to be more user friendly. It offers wide range of Linear Bearings, Vee Bearings, Anti-Vibration Mounts & Combined Roller Bearings, all of which are available to buy online. Our technical sales team are on hand should you need any help with selecting the right product.
“Tolerance Rings are simple and inexpensive fasteners that enable easy assembly and also facilitate disassembly. Other benefits include torque control, compensation for thermal expansion and a reduced requirement for machining of the connecting parts.“
Tolerance rings are corrugated stainless steel rings that are used to connect two components. The corrugations around the circumference of the tolerance ring act like springs and consequently apply a pre-load force between the parts being assembled. One major advantage of tolerance rings over gluing together or press fitting parts is that they can be easily assembled AND disassembled. This enables components to be reused and hence saves money.
Tolerance rings allow the transmission of high torques and can be used over a wide range of temperatures. They can also be used to provide protection against damage when the torque becomes too high. Another advantage of tolerance rings is that they can compensate for differences in thermal expansion between the parts they connect.
Advantages of Tolerance Rings
Example applications for Tolerance Rings
Full details on the range of Tolerance Rings available from Euro-Bearings Ltd can be found here.
3D models of our Vulkollan Bearings are now available for download from our website! These files are in STP (STEP) format.
Please see our webpage here: https://www.euro-bearings.com/cr-vulkollan.htm
The main advantage of Vulkollan coated bearings is the reduction in noise. If you want a smooth, quiet yet robust linear motion system then this product is the solution.
We can supply other file types on request – please email.
Is corrosion resistance is an important factor in the design of your linear motion system? Take a look at our stainless steel rails together with our corrosion resistant combined roller bearings. When used with the combined roller bearings, these rails offer good load capacities and are suitable for a wide variety of applications. The system can be horizontal, vertical and even cantilevered!
Stainless steel EC053 (to suit 52.5mm ø bearing) is now available from stock. Other sizes on request.
Our technical sales team are on hand to answer any questions.
Our aluminium motion guidance system is now fully corrosion resistant. The profiled linear rails are made from aluminium with stainless steel inserts and the carriages have stainless steel balls. The carriages are available in standard and flanged styles and there are three sizes available. The rails can be specified as either top or bottom mounting. This lightweight system is ideal for exterior applications or where there is a requirement for low ferrous content.
Euro-Bearings Ltd’s website is being updated to be mobile friendly, making it easier to use from both mobile phones and tablets. It contains just as much technical information as our usual website but is more accessible by portable devices. Our technical sales team are working as usual so please do ask if you need any help (or want to give us feedback about the new website).