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    who to buy linear rail/bearings from

    Been looking all over this site to figure out who is the best for the bang seller to buy profile linear rail and bearings from. I have seen a lot of good/bad remarks about linearmotionbearings(Ebay Seller).
    I have found very little information about Joomen(Amazon seller). Anaheim automation is a lot more expensive but I like the idea of a US based seller.
    So, what do you think. what have your experiences(good and bad) been when buying profile rails and bearings?
    Thanks

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    Re: who to buy linear rail/bearings from

    Automation4less

    BST Automation on AliExpress.
    Gerry

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    Re: who to buy linear rail/bearings from

    Quote Originally Posted by ger21 View Post
    Automation4less

    BST Automation on AliExpress.
    Are you talking about their Current Production Hiwin SQUARE-RAIL-TYPE Linear Rail Products or
    Older Style Hiwin AG and LG Products or
    something in the LM76 line?

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    Re: who to buy linear rail/bearings from

    Quote Originally Posted by tkms002 View Post
    Been looking all over this site to figure out who is the best for the bang seller to buy profile linear rail and bearings from. I have seen a lot of good/bad remarks about linearmotionbearings(Ebay Seller).
    I have found very little information about Joomen(Amazon seller). Anaheim automation is a lot more expensive but I like the idea of a US based seller.
    So, what do you think. what have your experiences(good and bad) been when buying profile rails and bearings?
    Thanks
    Are you looking for used? I have quite a few thk 35mm tails laying around.


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    Quote Originally Posted by tkms002 View Post
    Are you talking about their Current Production Hiwin SQUARE-RAIL-TYPE Linear Rail Products or
    Older Style Hiwin AG and LG Products or
    something in the LM76 line?
    My mistake.
    I meant Automation-Overstock.
    overstock & surplus automation products: Linear Bearings/Rail, BLH Linear Guideway
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    Re: who to buy linear rail/bearings from

    Quote Originally Posted by dillonfitz View Post
    Are you looking for used? I have quite a few thk 35mm tails laying around.


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    I would not mind used if they are in good shape, are reasonably priced and have matching bearing blocks.
    What do you have?

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    Re: who to buy linear rail/bearings from

    Quote Originally Posted by tkms002 View Post
    I would not mind used if they are in good shape, are reasonably priced and have matching bearing blocks.
    What do you have?
    Yes excellent shape matching bearings. I can send pics later but they are black with the apc coating and I also have some uncoated ones but they are not in as good shape as the coated ones. They are just shy of 1500 mm. I believe they are a matching set as well. I will sell the set of 2 for $400 plus shipping.


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    Re: who to buy linear rail/bearings from

    Quote Originally Posted by dillonfitz View Post
    Yes excellent shape matching bearings. I can send pics later but they are black with the apc coating and I also have some uncoated ones but they are not in as good shape as the coated ones. They are just shy of 1500 mm. I believe they are a matching set as well. I will sell the set of 2 for $400 plus shipping.


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    so 2 rails and how many bearings?

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    Re: who to buy linear rail/bearings from

    4 bearings total


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    Re: who to buy linear rail/bearings from

    To be honest I think 35 mm is a bit big for my application.
    Thanks

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    Re: who to buy linear rail/bearings from

    Quote Originally Posted by ger21 View Post
    Still looking at $200 for a 9 ft 20mm rail.
    I need 2 of them and 4 bearings.
    That is $600-$700 just for this axis.
    I gotta find a cheaper solution without sacrificing to much.

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    Re: who to buy linear rail/bearings from

    Quote Originally Posted by tkms002 View Post
    Still looking at $200 for a 9 ft 20mm rail.
    I need 2 of them and 4 bearings.
    That is $600-$700 just for this axis.
    I gotta find a cheaper solution without sacrificing to much.
    Well maybe not so much
    2 x 2800 mm of 20 mm rail is $400
    4 x sq normal preload bearings at $31.35 is $125
    so $525 plus shipping.

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    Re: who to buy linear rail/bearings from

    Quote Originally Posted by ger21 View Post
    Any idea how to contact them with a question?
    I tried using their contact support and when I press send I get a page failure.

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    [email protected]

    4 years ago, I paid $170 shipping for two 3000mm rails from them.
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    Re: who to buy linear rail/bearings from

    Quote Originally Posted by tkms002 View Post
    To be honest I think 35 mm is a bit big for my application.
    Thanks
    Well I have them if you decide to go this route. I’m attaching pics. They are matching rails and can be mounted on end to make one continuous rail. j


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    Re: who to buy linear rail/bearings from

    Does anybody think using profile rails from LinearMotionBearings is a really bad idea?
    I have seen some bad comments about his ball screws but I am only looking at 20mm profile rails and bearings. I am willing to take them apart and clean them before use if that makes any difference.
    What I can get from him for $300 including shipping will cost me $550 plus shipping from Automation Overstock.
    any and all thoughts are welcome

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    Re: who to buy linear rail/bearings from

    Quote Originally Posted by tkms002 View Post
    Does anybody think using profile rails from LinearMotionBearings is a really bad idea?
    I have seen some bad comments about his ball screws but I am only looking at 20mm profile rails and bearings. I am willing to take them apart and clean them before use if that makes any difference.
    What I can get from him for $300 including shipping will cost me $550 plus shipping from Automation Overstock.
    any and all thoughts are welcome
    Bump
    Looking for comments.
    Thanks

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    Re: who to buy linear rail/bearings from

    I've had good luck with these guys, since they don't have a MOQ:
    https://www.modernlinear.com/purchase-products/

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    Re: who to buy linear rail/bearings from

    Quote Originally Posted by HighModulusCF View Post
    I've had good luck with these guys, since they don't have a MOQ:
    https://www.modernlinear.com/purchase-products/
    what is an MOQ?

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    Re: who to buy linear rail/bearings from

    Minimum Order Quantity.

    Mark

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