Linear Motion Systems and Applications Blog - PBC Linear®

Miniature Linear Actuator Overview

Miniature Linear Actuator Overview

With its lightweight frame precision machined using PBC Linear's SIMO process, the ML line of miniature actuators are designed for…

MTB Linear Actuator Series Line Addition

MTB Linear Actuator Series Line Addition

The MTB Belt-Driven Linear Actuator Series just got bigger and better. Explore the latest advancements and see how they can elevate your designs...

Hevi-Rail Combined Bearing Adjustments

Hevi-Rail Combined Bearing Adjustments

Hevi-Rail linear bearings are heavy duty roller bearings that provide extremely high load capacities for material handling and other applications…

Commercial Rail Offers a Competitive Edge

Commercial Rail Offers a Competitive Edge

With advancements made to our production process, the cost of Commercial Rail has continued to be significantly reduced, meaning this…

Simplicity Sleeve and Flange Bearing Installation

Simplicity Sleeve and Flange Bearing Installation

Installing Simplicity Sleeve and Flange Bearings can be tricky due to the thin aluminum outer shell. Following one of these recommended procedures will ensure proper...

Plain vs Ball Bearings in Washdown

Plain vs Ball Bearings in Washdown

Simplicity linear plain bearings will not catastrophically fail when exposed to frequent washdown cycles. Additionally, Simplicity's Frelon liner…

White Paper: Hardened Steel Shafting Comparison

White Paper: Hardened Steel Shafting Comparison

Every linear bearing application requires a linear shaft as the inner raceway. Often it is overlooked, or more often, merely considered insignificant… 

White Paper: Eliminating Artifact Lines

White Paper: Eliminating Artifact Lines

There is a primary need for linear guidance systems that provide consistent repeatable performance. This is especially important in the… 

Celebrating 40 Years of Innovation

Celebrating 40 Years of Innovation

This year, PBC Linear marks 40 years of engineering linear motion solutions. One important and well recognized area of success comes from innovation… 

What is the 2:1 Ratio For Linear Plain Bearings?

What is the 2:1 Ratio For Linear Plain Bearings?

The 2:1 Ratio is a geometric relationship which describes the allowable working space of plain bearings. It is the “Binding Ratio”, which…

Capital Investments Deliver Value to Customers

Capital Investments Deliver Value to Customers

PBC Linear is making substantive investments that reflect their ambitious goal to double the size of the company over the next five years …

Calculating the Life of Linear Roller Bearings

Calculating the Life of Linear Roller Bearings

Linear motion applications are often found to have not only radial loads but also axial load requirements. For these applications, single…