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Roller Pillow Block Bearing Adjustment

Roller Bearing Pillow Block Adjustment

LEE Linear, manufacturer of world-class custom linear shafting and linear bearings, provides a hands-on demonstration of how to adjust…

Linear Rail and Linear Shafting

Round vs Square Linear Rail

There are many different use cases for round and square rails. It can be hard to know when to use one, but not the other...

Linear Motion System Selection P.O.S.T.L.U.D.E.S.

Linear Motion Systems Selection Criteria | P.O.S.T.L.U.D.E.S.

P.O.S.T.L.U.D.E.S is an acronym which will quickly guide you to asking the right questions to determine the best product for the job and…

Misalignment in Linear Motion Systems

Misalignment in Linear Motion Systems

Linear motion misalignment happens more than most engineers realize, and can be a key reason for early product failure. Protect against misalignment by…

Linear Shaft Production and Machining

Linear Shaft Machining & Production Capabilities

This video looks behind the scenes at the manufacturing agility of LEE Linear, including custom machining using a multi-axis lathe, hardening… 

Linear Motion System Applications

Linear Motion System Applications

LEE Linear offers components for many different type of linear motion applications, from thermoforming plastics to heavy duty saws and…

Shafting

Shafting made of Stainless Steel for Corrosive Environments

The shafting choice for corrosive environments is stainless steel. We investigate the different types of stainless steel available…

Automation in Washdown Bottling

Automation in Washdown Bottling

LEE Linear plain bearings provided an effective alternative to the failing ball bearings. Plain bearings produce a microscopic transfer of… 

Design Advice for Washdown Environments

Design Advice for Washdown Environments

Engineers tasked with designing linear motion systems within the food packaging, bottling, pharmaceuticals or similar industries are…

Materials Best Suited for Washdown Environments

Materials Best Suited for Washdown Environments

Within sanitary, washdown, or chemically cleaned environments, engineers must carefully choose materials for bearings, shafting or rails…

Light Weight Alternatives for Linear Shafting

Light Weight Alternatives for Linear Shafting

Light weight shaft and rail (feather light) are aluminum alloy base materials with a hard coat to which weld splatter, paints, and other contaminants will…