According to R. A. Rodriguez,
slewing ring bearings are no longer
limited to large, heavy duty
applications and their versatility is
now boosting performance in
smaller designs as well.

The Kaydon slewing ring bearing
range from R. A. Rodriguez starts at
just 38mm bore diameter, 6.5mm
thick. These smaller components are
suitable for a range of applications,
from inclusion in lightweight booms
for material handling systems to
positioning tables in the manufacture
of optics and semiconductors.

Said to simplify design and enable
cost-effective and hassle-free
assembly, they are a suitable
replacement for the traditional ‘king
post’ design.