Westwind Air Bearings

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	What is an Air Bearing?	10/1/2007
	An air bearing is a non-contacting system where a gas film (typically air) acts as the lubricant that separates the two surfaces in relative motion

	Why use an Air Bearing?	10/1/2007
	Precision of air bearing manufacture

Air Bearing Benefits: Greater Precision Air Bearing Benefits: High Speed Air Bearing Benefits: Increased Tool Life Air Bearing Benefits: Improved Surface Finish Air Bearing Benefits: Long Bearing Life Air Bearing Benefits: Low Thermal Growth Air Bearing Benefits: Lack of Maintenance Air Bearing Benefits: Large Load Capacity

The World’s leading and largest specialist air bearing designer and manufacturer.

Westwind air bearing spindles make the difference in PCB manufacturing, automotive coating, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and many other markets where performance needs are outside the scope of conventional bearing technology.

Air bearing benefits include high precision, high integrity design solutions, high rotational speed, consistent performance & long life.

Here you’ll find information on Westwind’s products and services, a library of technical documents and maintenance instructions, plus information on our worldwide sales, repair and support network.

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