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air bushings

OAV revolutionizing frictionless motion technology, providing superior performance, reliability, and efficiency for applications requiring exceptional precision. Designed to replace traditional mechanical bearings, OAV Air Bushings utilize advanced air film technology to eliminate contact friction, enabling high-speed, smooth, and accurate motion. OAV Air Bushings are designed to make air bearings available for use with pre-existing designs based on shafts. These components run on standard or custom precision shafts and are available in metric and imperial sizes.

Why Choose OAV Air Bushings?

  • Frictionless Motion
    A thin layer of pressurized air creates a virtually frictionless interface between the shaft and the bushing, ensuring smooth and repeatable motion.

  • High Load Capacity
    Despite their lightweight design, OAV Air Bushings can handle significant loads with unmatched stiffness and stability.

  • Zero Wear and Tear
    Non-contact operation minimizes maintenance and significantly extends operational life, even under rigorous conditions.

  • Unmatched Precision
    Ideal for high-precision environments, OAV Air Bushings achieve sub-micron accuracy and repeatability for critical applications.

  • Environmentally Friendly
    Operates without lubricants or oils, providing clean, contamination-free motion while reducing environmental impact.

Product Features

  • Available in various sizes and configurations to fit your specific application requirements.

  • Designed for seamless integration into existing systems.

  • Built to handle extreme speeds while maintaining stability.

  • High-performance design for industries including aerospace, semiconductor, medical devices, metrology, and precision automation.

  • Load Capacity: Engineered for high stiffness and stability under heavy loads.

  • Precision: Sub-micron motion accuracy.

  • Speeds: Capable of extreme rotational and linear speeds without performance loss.

  • Materials: Built with lightweight, high-durability Aircraft Quality materials to ensure longevity and efficiency.

Both Imperial (English) and Metric sizes are available

OAV 0.250 inch diameter Frictionless Air Bushing OAV0250IB

0.250 Inch Frictionless Air Bushing

0.250 inch ID. Used in spindle and linear applications. Manufactured with aerospace quality material.

OAV0250IB

OAV 0.250 inch diameter Frictionless Air Bushing OAV0250IB

0.375 Inch Frictionless Air Bushing

0.375 inch ID. Used in spindle and linear applications. Manufactured with aerospace quality material.

OAV0375IB

OAV 0.250 inch diameter Frictionless Air Bushing OAV0250IB

0.750 Inch Frictionless Air Bushing

0.750 inch ID. Used in spindle and linear applications. Manufactured with aerospace quality material.

OAV0750IB

OAV 0.250 inch diameter Frictionless Air Bushing OAV0250IB

1.500 Inch Frictionless Air Bushing

1.500 inch ID. Used in spindle and linear applications. Manufactured with aerospace quality material.

OAV1500IB

OAV 0.250 inch diameter Frictionless Air Bushing OAV0250IB

3.000 Inch Frictionless Air Bushing

3.000 inch ID. Used in spindle and linear applications. Manufactured with aerospace quality material.

OAV3000IB

OAV 0.250 inch diameter Frictionless Air Bushing OAV0250IB

8 mm Frictionless Air Bushing

8 mm ID. Used in spindle and linear applications. Manufactured with aerospace quality material.

OAV008MB

OAV 0.250 inch diameter Frictionless Air Bushing OAV0250IB

13 mm Frictionless Air Bushing

13 mm ID. Used in spindle and linear applications. Manufactured with aerospace quality material.

OAV013MB

OAV 0.250 inch diameter Frictionless Air Bushing OAV0250IB

25 mm Frictionless Air Bushing

25 mm ID. Used in spindle and linear applications. Manufactured with aerospace quality material.

OAV025MB

OAV 0.250 inch diameter Frictionless Air Bushing OAV0250IB

50 mm Frictionless Air Bushing

50 mm ID. Used in spindle and linear applications. Manufactured with aerospace quality material.

OAV050MB

OAV 0.250 inch diameter Frictionless Air Bushing OAV0250IB

90 mm Frictionless Air Bushing

90 mm ID. Used in spindle and linear applications. Manufactured with aerospace quality material.

OAV090MB

OAV 0.250 inch diameter Frictionless Air Bushing OAV0250IB

0.312 Inch Frictionless Air Bushing

0.312 inch ID. Used in spindle and linear applications. Manufactured with aerospace quality material.

OAV0312IB

OAV 0.250 inch diameter Frictionless Air Bushing OAV0250IB

0.500 Inch Frictionless Air Bushing

0.500 inch ID. Used in spindle and linear applications. Manufactured with aerospace quality material.

OAV0500IB

OAV 0.250 inch diameter Frictionless Air Bushing OAV0250IB

1.000 Inch Frictionless Air Bushing

1.000 inch ID. Used in spindle and linear applications. Manufactured with aerospace quality material.

OAV1000IB

OAV 0.250 inch diameter Frictionless Air Bushing OAV0250IB

2.000 Inch Frictionless Air Bushing

2.000 inch ID. Used in spindle and linear applications. Manufactured with aerospace quality material.

OAV2000IB

OAV 0.250 inch diameter Frictionless Air Bushing OAV0250IB

6 mm Frictionless Air Bushing

6 mm ID. Used in spindle and linear applications. Manufactured with aerospace quality material.

OAV006MB

OAV 0.250 inch diameter Frictionless Air Bushing OAV0250IB

10 mm Frictionless Air Bushing

10 mm ID. Used in spindle and linear applications. Manufactured with aerospace quality material.

OAV010MB

OAV 0.250 inch diameter Frictionless Air Bushing OAV0250IB

20 mm Frictionless Air Bushing

20 mm ID. Used in spindle and linear applications. Manufactured with aerospace quality material.

OAV020MB

OAV 0.250 inch diameter Frictionless Air Bushing OAV0250IB

40 mm Frictionless Air Bushing

40 mm ID. Used in spindle and linear applications. Manufactured with aerospace quality material.

OAV040MB

OAV 0.250 inch diameter Frictionless Air Bushing OAV0250IB

75 mm Frictionless Air Bushing

75 mm ID. Used in spindle and linear applications. Manufactured with aerospace quality material.

OAV075MB

Custom Part Bearing Design OAV

Air Bushings

We provide designs that are integrated into your product and we can quickly develop a design based on the application or specific requirements. We provide detailed drawings and 3-D CAD models, can analysis complex issues associated with application from nanometer accuracy positioning to standard calculations.

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