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OAV ACES: Precision Air Bearing Design Tools Built on Real Manufacturing Data
The OAV ACES calculator suite gives engineers access to precision design tools built on six decades of OAV experience in the design and manufacture of porous-graphite air bearings.
The calculations are based on the same design and manufacturing data behind OAV air bearings currently used in semiconductor, metrology, aerospace, and precision-motion applications. This helps ensure that calculated load capacity, stiffness, and lift-off pressure are grounded in proven, field-deployed technology.
And the tools are available free of charge.
Six Calculators. One Portal. Zero Cost.
Air Bearing Load & Stiffness
Calculate load capacity and stiffness for porous-graphite air bearings.
Preload & Opposed-Pair Configurator
Configure preload and optimize the performance of opposed air-bearing pairs.
Air Bushing Load & Stiffness
Determine radial load capacity and stiffness for air bushing applications.
Air Consumption & Compressor Estimator
Estimate air consumption and compressor requirements for your system.
Air Bushing Moment & Pitch
Calculate restoring moment and pitch stiffness for air bushings.
Stage Motor & Payload Sizing
Size linear motors based on payload, speed, and acceleration requirements.
Each ACES tool uses OAV design and manufacturing data, connecting the virtual design process with technologies OAV is capable of manufacturing.
Once a design is complete, engineers can send the calculated specifications directly to OAV’s engineering team for further evaluation and quotation.
Explore your design with OAV ACES and turn your calculations into a manufacturable precision-motion solution.
