to the embodiment of fig2 spindle 18 comprises body segment 80 and cup attachment section 81 spindle attachment section 81 is configured to extend through central open region 76 of recessed region 77 of hub 14 so as to allow for the rotation of hub 14 about spindle 18 body segment 80 of spindle 18 comprises capillary seal section 82 and fluid dynamic journal bearing sections 32 a and 32 b although two fluid dynamic journal bearing sections are illustrated other embodiments of the invention could have one or any number of fluid dynamic journal bearing sections in one embodiment spindle 18 is attached to cup 12 via press fit of spindle section 81 into complementary hole 75 of cup 12 alternative attachment methods such as are well known to one of ordinary skill in the art may also be used the spindle can be made of steel aluminum or other appropriate materials as are well known to one of ordinary skill in the art as can be seen in fig3 when spindle 18 is coupled to cup 12 and cup 12 is coupled to base 10 hub 14 is rotatably fixed in position by spindle 18 an arrow depicting a rotation of.