Acorn Linear Motion

Always moving forward with Acorn

Linear motion bearings (or slide bearings) are a family of products designed to provide free motion in one dimension. There are many different types of linear motion bearings and a family of products is typically divided into two main sub categories; Rolling Elements and Plain Bushed Bearing. Both of which Acorn are poised to supply.

Rolling Elements

• Recirculation ball bushing and carriers
• Recirculation rollers and guide way assemblies
• Track way flat cage guidance systems

Offering a comprehensive solution to:
Simple linear ball - shaft guidance applications
Track roller linear systems
Monorail heavy duty applications

Plain Bushed Bearing

• Steel / PTFE bushed, lined bearing with / without housings
• High performance polymer bearings
• Teflon composites

Offering a range of advantages:
Maintenance free
Lubrication free
Extreme tolerance to contamination
High accuracy
Weight saving
Cost benefits

We can help you find the solution that fits you best.

Linear Precision Harden & Ground Shafting

• Round shafts solid and hollow to tolerance
• Guideways pre-drilled mounting holes or plain
• Shaft support blocks and continuous rails

Simply contact Acorn and tell us what you want. Machining, holes, threads, keyways, lengths, counterbores, stepped profiles, bushed - all to your requirements. Acorn also offer standard off-the-shelf products, for you to ‘Fit and Finish’ yourself.