FDA-compliant, off-the-shelf linear motion components for urgently needed medical products

在与Covid-19的大流行打交道时，许多公司已自愿或被要求生产急需的医疗产品，例如口罩，礼服和呼吸机。迅速进行工具为某些公司生产医疗级产品可能会带来挑战。除了需要符合FDA兼容的材料外，这些材料将用于实际面膜，礼服和呼吸机外，用于制造这些产品的工具也可能需要满足FDA合规性标准。根据所制造的产品，可能需要使用苛性化学物质将工具洗净，并用高压蒸汽清洁，或用高强度的紫外线或辐射进行灭菌。

Ordering custom FDA-compliant linear motion slides and XYZ stages can result in long delays. As an alternative, many companies have linear motion slides in stock for immediate delivery; however, they may not be FDA compliant. In many cases it’s the bearings that are not in compliance.

LM76生产几种类型的FDA-compliant linear bearings and pillow blocks that are drop-in-replacements for existing bearings. FDA compliant bearings and pillow blocks from LM76 will not trap contaminating debris and can be thoroughly sanitized following Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs). SSOPs are detailed schedules and procedures specifying what to clean, how to clean, how often to clean, and the record keeping used for monitoring.

A helpful component selection guide from LM76, “Linear Bearings, 6 Simple Steps – FDA Compliance, Wash Down Compliance,” details the linear motion components available from LM76 that are FDA/UDSA/3A-Dairy compliant. Included are: Foodstream electroless nickel-plated pillow blocks, PTFE lined stainless steel bearings, ceramic coated linear bearings, self-aligning corrosion-resistant linear ball bearings, and Thomson Super Smart corrosion-resistant, self-aligning, high load linear ball bearings, and solid ETX pillow block/bearings. Shafting to compliment the type of bearing selected includes: Class L Stainless 303/304/316, 440C case hardened stainless, Rc 60 case hardened steel with an Armoloy coating and also Rc78 Class L for enhanced hardness and wear resistance. End blocks and shaft supports that have a ceramic or electroless nickel coating are also available, as well as new ETX Scraper Seals that prevents intrusion of contaminates adding another line of defense.

LM76 also designs and custom builds linear slides from stainless steel and other FDA wash down compliant materials.

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