A ball nut with an internal ball return would make it easier: http://www.drakeballnut.com/
On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 4:03 AM, andy pugh <bodge...@gmail.com> wrote: > Has anyone ever seen a bearing press-fitted to the outside of a ballnut? > > I am designing a rotating-nut system, and simply pressing the ballnut > into the middle of a double-row angular contact bearing would be very > simple. > > I suppose an alternative would be to look at threading a part of the > OD of a flanged ballnut. > > > http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/p150726/3808B2RSRTVH+Rubber+Sealed+Double+Row+Angular+Contact+Ball+Bearing+40x52x10mm/product_info.html > > For example looks like a very nice fit on the outside of a 2005 ballnut. > > I suppose I could easily use the next size up and a threaded sleeve. > (I only just found that style, I had been looking at wheel bearings, > which also look rather usable, relatively slim, and preload > adjustable) > > -- > atp > If you can't fix it, you don't own it. > http://www.ifixit.com/Manifesto > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > LogMeIn Rescue: Anywhere, Anytime Remote support for IT. Free Trial > Remotely access PCs and mobile devices and provide instant support > Improve your efficiency, and focus on delivering more value-add services > Discover what IT Professionals Know. Rescue delivers > http://p.sf.net/sfu/logmein_12329d2d > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > > -- Best regards, -- -- Glenn Rapid Converting LLC gl...@rapidconverting.com www.rapidgasket.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LogMeIn Rescue: Anywhere, Anytime Remote support for IT. Free Trial Remotely access PCs and mobile devices and provide instant support Improve your efficiency, and focus on delivering more value-add services Discover what IT Professionals Know. Rescue delivers http://p.sf.net/sfu/logmein_12329d2d _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
