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Since its founding in 1984, Nelson Air's products have served the needs of a wide variety of applications and industries. Here are a few examples of the diverse set of problems that have been solved with Nelson Air products.

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Optical Fiber Manufacturing
linear air bearings excel in this harsh duty application
Satellite Research
inherently frictionless spherical air bearings simulate zero-g conditions
Digital Printing
50" travel air bearings enable high speed, photographic quality prints
Optics Grinding
high accuracy rotary air bearings produce superb optical quality
Tensile Testing
frictionless/stictionless linear air bearings provide accurate results
Semiconductor Wafer Handling
cleanroom compatible linear air bearings give fast, precise motion
Automotive Testing
high load capacity linear air bearings test suspensions
Spectrometry
smooth linear journal air bearings are key to high resolution spectra
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