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Linear Guide FAQs: Ball Bearings, Tolerances, Grease, Lifespan, & More (Updated 2026)

July 22, 2026 · Carlicia Layosa

Linear Guide FAQs: Ball Bearings, Tolerances, Grease, Lifespan & More | MISUMI Linear guides are a critical component…

Calculating Loads and Life Expectancy in Roller Rail Systems with Bosch Rexroth

June 2, 2021 · Carlicia Layosa

Linear rail system experts Bosch Rexroth share with us the proper definitions, calculations, and formulas to determine the…

3 Tips for Locating the Step on Linear Guides

February 4, 2020 · Carlicia Layosa

Getting the right fit for linear guides and mounting blocks is crucial. Without the right fit, the slide…

MechMinutes Video: Intro to Linear Guides Part 4

July 31, 2018 · Carlicia Layosa

INTRO TO LINEAR GUIDES – CLEARANCE SELECTION #4 | MECH MINUTES | MISUMI USA In today’s session of…

MechMinutes Video: Intro to Linear Motion Part 3

April 27, 2018 · Carlicia Layosa

INTRO TO LINEAR GUIDES – ACCURACY GRADES #3 | MECH MINUTES | MISUMI USA In today’s session of…

MechMinutes Video: Intro to Linear Motion Part 2

February 28, 2018 · Carlicia Layosa

INTRO TO LINEAR GUIDES – TYPES OF CONTACT #2 | MECH MINUTES | MISUMI USA In today’s session…

MechMinutes Video: Intro to Linear Motion

October 25, 2017 · Carlicia Layosa

INTRO TO LINEAR GUIDES – LINEAR MOTION #1 | MECH MINUTES | MISUMI USA In the latest series…

VIDEO: IN Motion – Roller Runout Inspection

February 25, 2015 · Carlicia Layosa

Have you ever tried to measure the runout of a workpiece with a contact displacement sensor but struggled…

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Sliding Guides, Part 2: Linear Bushings vs. Linear Guides

August 26, 2014 · Carlicia Layosa

In the introduction to our sliding guides series, we looked at different types of guides and their various…

Working with Linear Bushings

Working with Linear Bushings

May 30, 2014 · Carlicia Layosa

Many projects require a repeating linear motion, and selecting the best system to facilitate that motion can be…

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