Rockford, IL -- Pacific Bearing, the world leader in composite plane bearing technology, is pleased to announce a major advancement in the successful line of Simplicity bearings. Three years of rigorous development and testing have resulted in the release of the next generation of plane bearing material - FrelonGOLD***.

The original Frelon*** introduced advantages over linear ball bearings in contaminated environments and shock loaded applications by eliminating metal-to-metal contact and providing consistent frictional characteristics. The advanced FrelonGOLD retains all of these advantages and provides dramatically improved performance. Friction is reduced by 60%, wear is reduced by 60%, load capacity and PV limits increased by 100%, and speed limitations increased by 110%. The result is greater performance and broader application opportunities.

Composite plane bearings, long considered to have greater friction than ball bearings, with FrelonGOLD have a C.O.F. equal to a sealed, packed with grease ball bearing. This makes them compatible with existing drive mechanisms and even allows designs to be downsized with greater performance at less cost.

Ultimately, all standard products will be equipped with the advanced FrelonGOLD bearing material while retaining the same pricing structure. This will include all standard inch, European metric, and Asian metric sizes. Simplicity with FrelonGOLD sets the new standard for linear plane bearings.

Pacific Bearing is the rapidly growing manufacturer of Simplicity self-lubricating bearings and Redi-Rail linear guides. Also by partnering with leading international manufacturers such as Rollon, Winkel, Nadella, and IEF Werner, Pacific Bearing can offer solutions to a variety of applications. Pacific Bearing is your "Total Linear Motion Solution".

For More technical or pricing information, contact our Inside Sales or Sales Engineering Department at 800-962-8970 or fax us at 815-389-5790, and say, "I saw it in MotionShop.com". or visit our Web site at http://www.www.pacific-bearing.com. Pacific Bearing Co. P.O. Box 6980, 6402 Rockton Road, Rickford, IL 61125

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