Linear Motion Product Application Case Studies

Linear Bearings

Case Study: Plain Linear Bearings in the Woodworking Industry

The sawdust problem Sawdust build-up can cause premature failure in rolling-elements within linear bearing systems. It finds its way through their best sealing systems and...

Case Study: Plain Linear Bearings in Automotive Industry Robotics

Robotics manufacturer chooses plain linear bearings from PBC Linear for the auto industry to improve efficiency and equipment longevity…

Case Study: Plain Linear Bearings Push Aside Weld Splatter in Automotive Robotics

An auto assembly plant needed cost-effective and reliable welding and assembly machinery that would work well

Sleeve Bearings: Streamlining Automotive Airbag Production

A manufacturer of safety equipment for automobiles needed to remedy a series of major roller bearing failures that were consistently breaking down the machine and...

Case Study: Linear Pillow Block Bearings Lift a Bed of Nails

CW Shaw Inc has over two decades of experience in exhibit design and providing visitors with an exciting and informative…

Case Study: Plain Linear Bearings in Washdown Beer Bottling Automation

A manufacturer of bottling equipment looks to PBC Linear to find a solution for the total failure of ball bearings within…

Plain Linear Bearing Die Set Bearing Flange Mount

Case Study: Plain Linear Bearings in Cooling Equipment Manufacture

A manufacturing facility of cooling equipment operates its machinery continuously over 24-hours, and needed…

Plain Linear Bearings for Earthquake Measuring

Case Study: Plain Linear Bearings in Earthquake Simulators

To re-capture the conditions of an earthquake, researchers construct what is typically referred to as a “shock…

Case Study: Simpiicity® Plain Linear Bearings have Large Military Market

Installed in rifle gun mount assemblies, Simplicity bearings excel in absorbing high shock forces, even under the…

Plain Linear Bearing and Pillow Block Bearing

Case Study: De-Burring System Uses Plain Linear Bearing Pillow Blocks

De-burring is the process of removing burrs, or excess protruding material, from large gears. The de-burring machine…

Case Study: Stoneworking with Plain Linear Bearings

Downtime and routine maintenance robs stone workers of productivity. Utilizing plain bearing technology meant…

Case Study: Equipment Runs Maintenance-Free with Plain Linear Bearings

PBC Linear recommended swapping out the continually failing rolling element bearings with a customized, Simplicity…

Case Study: Self-Lubricating Plain Linear Bearing Design for Engraving Machine

PBC Linear and The Hillman Group collaborated on streamlining the design of an unattended pet ID tag engraver, with…

Case Study: Sleeve Bearings on Ceramic Coated Lightweight Shafts in Race Cars

In the automotive design and racing competition Formula SAE, the team from The Rochester Institute of Technology…

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Linear Guides

Case Study: V-Wheel Linear Guides Boost CNC Router Precision

V-Roller Guides improve the alignment process for CNC routers...

Case Study: Linear Guides Boost Coating Speed

Pierce Design & Tool needed to develop a solution to automating their client's Electrospark Discharge (ESD) coating process

Uni-Guide Linear Slide Guide for On-Demand Book Printing

Available in college libraries and bookstores worldwide, the Espresso Book Machine automatically prints…

Case Study: Linear Guides Avoid Stalls on Injection Machines

Cleveland Machine and Tool, a US based manufacturing company, approached PBC Linear for an upgrade…

Redi-Rail Linear Guides and Pillow Block Bearings

Case Study: Linear Guides Keep Beer Flowing

A brewery switched out the competing linear bearing and cam roller system in its canning line with the proven Simplicity…

Case Study: Vertical Linear Slide Guide Application for Exhibit Display Stand

Florida Motion & Control created a positioning stand for large 60" touch screen monitors for exhibition and other…

Case Study: V-Wheel Linear Guide Moves a 3D Printing System

MilleBot has successfully designed and built the first patented advanced digital-manufacturing system within...

Case Study: Hevi-Rail Linear Guides in Stage Construction

A renowned entertainment company implements Hevi-Rail heavy duty linear guides to create a complex and movable staging aparatus…

Case Study: Heavy Duty Cam Roller Linear Guides Keep Cargo Accessible

A storage containment manufacturer wants to create a maximized solution for container storage…

Case Study: Redi-Rail® Linear Guides in an Aircraft Maintenance Gantry

Local university engineering students were tasked with creating a more fluid linear motion system within an…

Case Study: Small Linear Actuators in Medical Diagnostics

With advanced linear actuators, a medical device manufacturer was able to greatly streamline the design of…

Case Study: Clean Room Compatible Linear Slides for Silicon Wafer Processing

A Silicon wafer manufacturer needed a vibration free linear guide that could function in a contaminant-free manufacturing…

Case Study: Low Profile Linear Guide for Luxury Aircraft Door

Hiller Inc. an established manufacturer of high-quality aircraft furniture and cabinetry, required a lightweight linear…

Case Study: Cam Roller Linear Guides in Pharmaceutical Automation

Pharmaceutical automation cuts dispensing costs, ensures accuracy and increases thru put, allowing pharmacies to…

Case Study: Plain Linear Bearing Slide Guides in Underwater Drills

Deep underwater in the Gulf of Mexico, an engineering company who specializes in designing custom-need…

Case Study: V-Wheel Linear Guides Keep Flat Screens on Track

The design firm behind the patented Trak-kit system, chose Integral V linear guides to support the heavy moment loads…

Case Study: Using Linear Guides for Robot Building Competitions

The FRC (First Robotic Competition) is put on through FIRST and used to provide hands-on design and experience…

Case Study: V-Wheel Linear Guides Drive Tool Racks for Manufacturing

When accuracy and durability are a must, the TigerRack stop gauge and push feed system brings repeatable automated…

Case Study: V-Wheel Linear Guides Bring Cost Savings

Integral V Technology in the form of V-Wheel Linear Guides circumvents the pitfalls of the other linear guides to drastically reduce labor and production costs…