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Miniature Metric Ball Bushing® Bearings

Thomson Miniature Metric Ball Bushing® bearings offer smooth and rapid operation in a light, compact package - lasting up to 27 times longer than conventional linear bearings! Light weight design enables precision movements and short acceleration times. Double-lip integral wipers help secure lubrication while keeping dirt out, which increases life expectancy. Super finished bearing plates provide smooth operation and long life. Optional corrosion resistant version available for use in harsh environments.

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Overview

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Miniature Metric Ball Bushing Specifications:

Specifications	MM03	MM05	MM08	MM12
LinearRace Shaft Sizes: mm	3	5	8	12
Bearing Types:	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed
Number of ball tracks:	4	4	4	5
Dynamic Load Rating: N (lbf)*	45 (10)	170 (38)	310 (70)	650 (146)
Load Limit: N (lbf)**	50 (11)	190 (43)	340 (76)	715 (161)

* For a rated travel life of 100 km.
** The load limit is the maximum load that may be applied to a bearing/shaft.
NOTE: It is important to analyze the application so that peak or/and shock loads do not exceed the load limit.

Miniature Metric Ball Bushing Highlights:

Low inertia design enables precision movements and short acceleration times
Double lip integral wipers keeps dirt out, lubrication sealed
Low friction coefficient eliminates stick-slip
and ensure smooth operation

Super finished bearing plates provides smooth operation and long life
Travel speeds up to 3 m/s enables short cycle times and rapid adjustments
Optional corrosion resistant version for use in harsh environments.

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Thomson 60 Case Linear Race shafting has been popular for decades for its consistent reliability and performance. To help customers get this high-quality, lab-tested product into their hands as quickly as possible for their time-sensitive design projects, Thomson goes to great lengths.

VIDEO: Shafting Selector Tool: Special Machining Online Demo

With the special machining add-on to the Thomson online shafting selector tool, the burden of creating 2D drawings is relieved, and the amount of time needed to specify the machined shaft is dramatically reduced.

Watch this comprehensive demo and see how this feature offers the most commonly used machining options, which are automatically converted to manufacturable 2D drawings for download as printable PDFs or sharable links.

Try the online shafting selector tool and special machining add-on at: https://www.thomsonlinear.com/en/products/shafting

For any cases in which your machining configurations don't fall within the scope of our tool's options, Thomson application engineers are always ready to provide fast help.

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