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Ultra Light Aluminum LinearRace Shafting

Ultra Light Aluminum LinearRace® Shafting

Thomson Ultra Light Aluminum LinearRace shafting is a lightweight alterative to standard Thomson 60 Case® in plain bearing applications.  With the advantage of being 65% lighter, our Ultra Light aluminum shafting also offers superior corrosion resistance for washdown and submerged environments - as compared to most steel shafting that corrodes over time. Being a non-magnetic material, aluminum shafting is ideal for medical imaging applications.   

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Ultra Light Aluminum Specifications:

Nominal
Diameter (in)		 Options Diameter Tolerance (in) Length Tolerance (in) Weight Per Inch (lbs)
Min Max
1/4 Solid 0.2488 0.2496 +/- 1/32 0.005
3/8 Solid 0.3738 0.3746 +/- 1/32 0.010
1/2 Solid or 
Predrilled		 0.4988 0.4996 +/- 1/32 0.019
5/8 Solid or 
Predrilled		 0.6238 0.6246 +/- 1/32 0.030
3/4 Solid or 
Predrilled		 0.7488 0.7496 +/- 1/32 0.043
1 Solid or 
Predrilled		 0.9988 0.9996 +/- 1/32 0.077

Ultra Light Aluminum Highlights:

  • 6061-T6 aluminum with HRC 70 hard anodized finish
  • Roundness within .000080 and a taper of .0001 (max)
  • 16 Ra surface finish (Max)
  • Maximum order length of 120”
  • Straightness: .001 Max per foot cumulative (.002 TIR)
  • Excellent for use with Thomson FluoroNyliner Bushing bearings
  • Special machining options available
  • Metric sizes available upon request
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