Riverhawk Flex Pivot – Frictionless Bearings

Bendix Corporation originally designed, patented and manufactured the Free-Flex® Pivot in 1961. It was developed as an alternative to rolling element bearings and other devices providing rotational support for limited angular rotation.

Through a series of acquisitions, the Free-Flex® Pivot never left its original home. In 2004, The Riverhawk Company purchased the entire product line from Goodrich. The purchase included all manufacturing equipment and documentation as well as several key personnel. Riverhawk Company’s ownership group and current team included many former employees of Bendix Corporation. In fact, one of Riverhawk Company’s founders’ father was instrumental in the development of the Free-Flex® Pivot product line.
It is a flexure based bearing, utilizing internal flat crossed springs, capsuled in a cylindrical housing, to provide precise rotation with low hysteresis and no frictional losses. The Riverhawk bearing will offer indefinite life when used within its rated load and rotation values.

Features
Frictionless
Backlash Free
Self Centering
Repeatability
Simple Installation
Low Hysteresis
Vacuum Applications
Stock Items
No Lubrication
No Maintenance
Indefinite Life
Uses
Gimbals
Tensioners
Positioners
Lever Actuators
Sensors
Optics
Semi-Conductor
Medical
New designs
Continuous R&D
Samples Available