The Compact Rail from Rollon Corp. is an example of linear motion bearing. It has steel linear rails with induction-hardened raceways and use hardened steel precision radial ball bearing sliders.

Essentially, a guide wheel is a ball bearing that has a special shaped outer race. The inner and outer races of ball bearings are a framework with a groove for the balls to rest in. Burke explained ...

One of the most misunderstood principles regarding linear bearings is something called the 2:1 Ratio. Understanding it will help engineers avoid the problem of stick-slip.