Air Bearing Spindle Market Size is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period
For frictionless load bearing support and motion between surfaces, a machine's air bearing spindle uses a thin coating of compressed gas or air. Due to negligible mechanical wear, air bearing spindles allow for greater rotational speeds and highly precise rotary motion with less interruption or potential downtime. The two surfaces are not in contact, which eliminates the typical bearing-related issues of friction, wear, particles, and lubrication handling. The two surfaces also have specific advantages in high-speed applications and precision positioning due to the absence of backlash and static friction. Depending on the source of pressurization of the air or gas film providing the load-carrying capability, air bearing spindles are divided into two groups: aerostatic air bearing spindles and aerodynamic air bearing spindles. ...