Exploring the Benefits of Air Bearing Linear Slide: Magnetic Preload vs. Air Preload

[@onemischiefmaker7032]

What is the air pressure needed for the bearings?

[@meocats]

can this magnetic/air configuration be turned adapted to make a round bearing like for a spindle?

[@drewdevitt]

Yes, we often make spindles with porous bearings. Yes 360° circumferential porous bearings are also a good seal although we typically use the thrust bearing position towards the contaminant side. thrust bearings have a smaller gap and generate more pressure 360° around, they act like a dry gas seal or a noncontact face seal.

[@johnwiltson3164]

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