Does this type of thing exist?
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Does this type of thing exist?
Not sure what I should be asking for, but what I need would be very similar to a flange-mounted pillow block, but for linear, rather than rotational travel. In other words, a self-aligning "hole" that could be fitted with an Oilite sleeve for use as a linear bearing. The idea is to mount a pair of these on two parallel supports about a foot apart to permit a half-inch shaft to sort-of 'self-center' and slip effortlessly back and forth. I can't use a ball-type linear bearing in this application for noise considerations. I was thinking of simply clamping bushings into a couple of normal pillow blocks and squirting super glue into their (rotating) ball bearings to eliminate any slop, but if some sort of self-aligning support is available without a built-in bearing, I'd prefer that. Never seen one, but maybe? Thanks!
Re: Does this type of thing exist?
What you are looking for is called a "linear bearing." I'll betcha a detailed Internet search will find you what you want.
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Re: Does this type of thing exist?
These guys have what you are looking for.
You didn't mention any size, but try this link or
do a search for spherical mounted bushing.
https://www.triangleoshkosh.com/flange-bearing-fg5914
You didn't mention any size, but try this link or
do a search for spherical mounted bushing.
https://www.triangleoshkosh.com/flange-bearing-fg5914
Rick
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“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874-1965)
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O-Tool's Corollary: "Murphy was entirely too optimistic"
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Re: Does this type of thing exist?
Rick, thanks very much. What you linked me to, except with a 1/2" bore, is exactly what I need!