For Bearings and Beyond…
No matter the name, it’s all the same… Use IDA Motion for all you Linear Shafting needs!
Pre-Drilled Shafting
Ordering Guide
Threaded Ends
Standard Cut to Length
Coaxial End Holes (Tapped Ends)
Custom Machining
Linear Shafting is commonly known as:
- Precision Hardened Linear Shafting
- Linear Bearing Slide / Guide Rail
- Bearing Rods
- Bearing Shafting
- Precision Linear Bearing Shaft
- Bearing Round Rail
- Precision Ground, Polished and Hardened Rods
- Thomson Class L or Class S Shafting (Common Law Trademark of Thomson Industries)
- FDA Approved Bearing Shafting (Wash-Down, Corrosion Resistant)
We can do it all!
If you’re looking for any of the above or derivation thereof, you have come to the right place. IDA Motion specializes in custom machining of these products. Whether as simple as standard threaded or trapped ends or as complex as steps, slots, retaining ring grooves and keyways, IDA CNC Machining does it all!
Linear Shafting is used for…
- Medical Equipment stainless steel bearing rods and shafts
- Fitness equipment / Weight lifting machinery weight stacks and moving parts bearing rails
- Steel guide shafts / rods for gaming and gambling equipment
- Packing, material handling, automation – anything that needs precision movement on a round steel rod!
IDA Motion can meet all your needs!
Below are the specifics of product, material and sizes you can order through us
Materials
All bearing round rail shafting is precision ground, polished and case-hardened in the following materials:
- 1060 Steel
- 440C Stainless Steel
- Food Grade Bearing Steel
Sizes
1060 Steel Nominal Diameter Sizes:
- 1/4″ – 4″
- 10 mm – 80 mm (limited stock)
440C SS Nominal Diameter Sizes:
- 1/4″ – 2-1/2″
- Metric upon request
Standard Product
IDA Motion Machining has quick turn-around time (less than 1 week) for the following standard products:
- Pre-drilled linear shafting (1060 and SS)
- Tapped ends
- Threaded ends
Custom Product
Even most custom shafting orders are produced in less than 2 weeks!
Try IDA Motion Machining for
- Slots
- Keyways
- Steps
- Grooves
- Flats
- Diameter reduction