A slider-crank mechanism is a typical design which converts rotary motion into linear motion. It is achieved by connecting a slider and a crank with a rod. Figure A depicts a mechanism utilized as a ...

Super smooth: the updated linear-shift mechanism from UHV Design exploits a precision slideway to increase the translation speed (Courtesy: UHV Design) UHV Design, which specializes in the design, ...

This article was updated on June 18, 2025. It was orginally published Nov. 15, 2002. Proper installation and maintenance are essential to bearing performance and premature failure prevention due to ...