Thomson SSU8OPNWW, Ball Bushing Bearing, Super Smart, Open, for continuously supported applications, self-aligning, Seals at both ends; use with 0.5 in Diameter Shaft, Class L

This patented self-aligning linear bearing provides twice the load carrying capacity or eight times the travel life of the industry standard Thomson Super Ball Bushing bearing. This dramatic increase in load capacity allows the use of less expensive drive motors, linkages, gears and ball screws. The unique Super Smart design allows the bearing to maintain its diametrical fit up when installed in housings that are soft or slightly out-of-round. Super Smart Bearings utilize the RoundRail Advantage that eliminates the need for derating factors commonly used with linear guides. The Bearings are called “Smart” because their universally self-aligning, double-track design incorporates engineering concepts that literally render old style conventional Bearings obsolete.

• The Super Smart Ball Bushing Bearing is a major technology advancement, offering universal self-alignment, with 2X the load capacity or 8X the travel life of our Super Ball Bushing bearing
• This patented product provides smooth, quiet, low drag linear movement at 6x the load capacity or 216 x the L10 travel life of a conventional steel linear ball bushing bearing
• To minimize installation time and cost, the Super Smart Ball Bushing bearing can be ordered factory-installed in an industry standard single or twin pillow block
• Its unique design with the steel band enables the bearing to preserve it’s ID fit-up and self-aligning capability over extended use
• Universal self-alignment minimizes housing bore and shaft deflection; optimizes load distribution; Installation time and cost is minimized while bearing performance and life is maximized