Flat Round Air Bearings

Flat Round Air Bearings were the very first product line offered by New Way® that utilized the Porous Media Technnology and is still their most popular bearings. They’ve been used in various applications, from robotic spacecraft simulations to roundness checkers.

• Come in a large range of sizes right off the shelf
• Easily integrated into your current manufacturing process
• The air flow through the porous substrate is unaffected by scratches or blemishes so crashes are virtually eliminated

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 Flat Round Air Bearings 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