Key Takeaways:
Heavy machine tools need to carry large masses while holding tight geometry. Hydrostatic bearings scale to heavy loads with non-contact films that keep stiffness and accuracy under weight.
Mass Meets Precision
Heavy machine tools—large rotary tables, big spindles, heavy carriages—must support tonnes of mass yet hold micron-level geometry. Rolling bearings lose stiffness and accuracy as load grows; hydrostatic support is designed for exactly this regime.

Scaling the Film
Hydrostatic cavities can be made larger and fed with more oil, so load capacity scales with the bearing area while the film stays non-contact. Stiffness above 500 N/μm and sub-micron runout are maintained even under heavy workpieces.
Stable Under Weight
Because the film is actively pressurized and damped, heavy, varying loads do not creep or deflect the support the way mechanical bearings do—keeping heavy machines accurate through long, demanding cycles.