Hello all,  I have some 8mm anodized aluminum linear shaft (AWM-08 from igus Inc.

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Hello all,
I have some 8mm anodized aluminum linear shaft (AWM-08 from @igus_Inc ) for my X-axis.
I am wondering what sort of linear bushing/bearing I should run on these. I am considering bronze sintered bushings, standard LM8UU bearings, and the fancy WLM-0810-12 plastic bushings from Igus. Which would be the most suitable solution in the aspects of precision, longevity, and cost?
Thanks in advance,

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Hi Ishaan-

The best match for those AWM-08 parts is currently RJMP-01-08 (see the link below). We are going to be releasing a version that is dimensionally interchangeable with the LM8UU parts in the near future, but the main difference is that the new part will have a smaller outer diameter.
You will not want to run bronze or ball bearings on aluminum shafting as it will be destroyed. Plus our bearings are dry-running and do not require maintenance or lubrication - so they will offer hassle-free operation for the duration.

Here is a link to the product: http://www.igus.co.uk/wpck/7188/DryLin__R__RJMP
Here is a link of igus in the 3D printing industry: http://www.igus.com/wpck/11685/3Dprinting?C=US&L=en
Here is a link to a video of them being used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on6PA-QSfIc

Thanks for the question, and please email social@igus.com if there are anymore questions you come across.