High-Quality Engineered Linear Guide Bearings
Engineered to solve issues in various environments, our bearings ensure optimal performance and longevity. Learn more about our innovative linear motion solutions and find the perfect bearing for your application.
The Benefits of Simplicity 60 PLUS Shafting
Together with PBC Linear, we have created the certified Simplicity 60-PLUS shafting that works in sync with the Simplicity bearing product line for optimal plain bearing performance.
Coating Process Gets Automation Upgrade
Needed to upgrade the coating process from manual to automated.
The Integral-V Technology (IVT) product line would provide the best option for the project. Specifically, the AAQ linear guide offers a low-profile, …
Uni-Guide Linear Slide Overview
Available in standard, low profile and driven assemblies, the Uni-Guide is composed of a two-piece design that includes a Simplicity® bearing with Frelon® liner, and dual parallel shafts machined into one rail.
Linear Guides in Motion Design
Find numerous ways to facilitate single and multi-axis linear motion, and correctly integrate linear components into machinery for top performance.
Medical Diagnostics Solutions
When designing new medical diagnostic instruments, the ability to manufacture products along with the ease of assembly can be just as critical as performance.
Round Shaft and Bearings in Medical Applications
Round shaft and bearings offer linear motion solutions for many medical applications, any place linear adjustment is needed, such as patient handling, scan heads, etc.
Linear Bearing Pillow Block Selection Criteria
PBC Linear offers three basic types of pillow blocks that utilize either sliding plain bearings, recirculating balls, or rollers where the bearing meets shaft.
Flexibility In Linear Motion: Choosing The Best Bearing
PBC linear utilizes its extensive portfolio of plain and ball bearings, carriages, and slides to complement industry needs, and set your ideas in motion.
IVT Equals Cost Savings
Building high-performance cross-seamers requires a painstaking alignment process for overhead linear guide systems. Using PBC LInear’s IVT dramatically reduced system assembly time, eliminated components, and increased precision.
Simplicity In The Woodworking Industry
The woodworking industry relies on these machines to rapidly mass produce products ranging from door panels to structural framing for cabinets. A prominent byproduct within the industry is sawdust.
The Science Of Self-Lubricating Plain Bearings
Simplicity linear plain bearings exhibit real benefits, when compared to over other styles of linear bearings; such as the self-lubricating quality of the bearing’s Frelon liner, as well as the wiping action on the shaft which enables smooth linear motion.
Linear Motion Selection Criteria: POSTLUDES
There are many factors to consider when selecting the correct linear motion system for your specific application. P.O.S.T.L.U.D.E.S. is an acronym which will quickly guide you to asking the right questions to determine the best product for the job.
Bearing Solutions for Harsh Environments
PBC Linear offers product solutions no matter what environmental forces may be causing you problems. Check out what products can help you excel!
Bearing Solutions: Washdown Bottling Automation
Simplicity® plain bearings were used as an effective alternative to ball bearings. The plain bearing Frelon® liners produce a microscopic transfer of thin film that creates a smooth interaction between the bearing and shaft.
Design Factors For Simplicity Bearings
When designing applications to use Simplicity® linear bearings, there are factors to consider within your application, such as size, temperature, orientation, and running clearances.
Linear Shafting And Rails Light Weight Alternatives
Welding And Automotive Manufacturing
Plain Bearings In Earthquake Simulators
Due to their ability to tolerate intense shock and vibration without fretting and require no added grease or oil, the PBC Linear plane bearings were perfectly suited to handle the job.
UGA Low Profile Uni-Guide Linear Slide
PBC Linear’s solution for oil-free, smooth and quiet linear motion, the Low Profile Uni-Guide (UGA) maintains the proven advantages of the standard two-piece Uni-Guide in a simple, compact assembly.
Belt Drive Or Lead Screw?
The answer is in the application. There are many important parameters to consider when choosing between a belt drive and a lead screw.
Luxury Aircraft Interiors
When designing the interior of an aircraft, lightweight and sturdiness are key factors to consider.
Redi-Rail Low Profile Linear Guide was the perfect combination of lightweight material, load capacity, and performance.