Air Bushings

New Way® Air Bushings are ideal for rotary or linear shaft-based applications and are most often found where precision motion is required concurrently. Offered as an alternative to ball bearings, New Way Air Bushings remove friction through the use of New Way’s foundational Porous Media Technology.

• Air bushings distribute air through a ‘tube’ of porous media containing millions of sub-micron holes
• Natural permeability of the porous carbon provides an even distribution of a thin, but a stiff layer of air
• Design elicits a self-centering force allowing a full 360°non-contact motion on round shafts

When starting any new automation project, In-Position Technologies engineers start by reviewing the key requirements to determine all necessary components needed in an application. This includes providing recommendations for any appropriate controllers, power supplies, sensors, encoders, bearings, couplings, and any other components needed to fit the application. Our engineers perform all necessary engineering assessments to make sure all components perform properly together, are within customer specifications, and do not come with unnecessary costs.

This includes:

• Payload, reach, speed, cycle time, and repeatability requirement
• Specifying the appropriate feedback device (sensors, vision system, torque sensor)
• Verifying mounting compatibility, form factor checks, etc.
• Ensuring compatibility with the current system
• Ensuring all necessary auxiliary equipment are also specified

When ordering Air Bushings as a part of a full system, IP Tech engineers review the solution to ensure:

• All parts and fittings necessary for a complete working solution are included
• All components have been checked and verified to work together as a system
• The selected components will perform as required by the project specifications