Abstract: Frame kits and frames are disclosed herein. In an example, a frame kit includes at least two frame legs. Each frame leg has two edges, where one of the two edges of each frame leg is to abut another of the two edges of an adjacent frame leg when a frame is constructed with the frame legs. Each frame leg includes a non-foamed polymer exterior wall; a hollow space defined by the non-foamed polymer exterior wall; and an expanded foam material positioned within the hollow space.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transferring information to and from a rigid magnetic disk medium through a recording mechanism mounted within a magnetic contact slider. The slider is fashioned such that the trailing edge maintains contact with the magnetic recording medium while the leading edge of the slider is disposed slightly above the medium on an air bearing. An active contact surface (ACS) utilizes a contact blend such that the width of the ABS near a leading edge is greater than the width of the ABS near a trailing edge. The ACS contour allows air to bleed off air from the rear of the slider and causes the trailing edge of the slider to remain essentially in contact with the rigid recording medium surface. The ACS contour also provide a "transverse-free zone" for minizing asperity damage and other harmful effects of transverse air flow. The load point is located near the leading edge of the contact slider. Thus, damage to the medium which occurs during each stick/slip phase of lift off is minimized.