Hi guys,
I'm looking for some disk or "pad" air bearings for an application I have in mind. None on eBay at the mo!
I've tried New Way to get an idea what air bearings might cost but they didn't bother answering my quote request.
I have requested a quote from "Specialty Components" but just wanted to ask if anyone has dealt with their air bearings before;
http://www.specialtycomponents.com/nf/linear.htm
Are there any (relatively) cheap alternative manufacturers that you know of?
I'm not that hopeful that they will be affordable (I'll need 12) so I wonder if I would be able to make something like this;
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhOUuxPq3Gk"]YouTube - Laser cut air bearing[/ame]
OK, maybe they won't be quite up to the commercial stuff but might be worth a try. What do you think?
Thanks!