Linear Motion Systems and Applications Blog - PBC Linear®

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…

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… 

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…

Bearing Solutions for Harsh Environments

Bearing Solutions for Harsh Environments

Its time to hang up the gloves and combat environmental issues with a PBC linear motion guidance solution. What are the best practices for… 

Hevi-Rail Heavy Duty Roller Bearing Design Tips

Hevi-Rail Heavy Duty Roller Bearing Design Tips

Every day at PBC Linear, we are inspired by the phone inquiries we receive from valued customers. Including how to set-up, align, finish…

Hevi-Rail: The Heavy Duty Roller Bearing

Hevi-Rail: The Heavy Duty Roller Bearing

Hevi-Rail has been providing years of linear motion success within the toughest environments. This heavy-duty roller bearing system has…

Cantilevered and Telescoping Application Design

Cantilevered and Telescoping Application Design

Telescoping systems are essential for many industries, allowing for further reach and length in various applications. PBC Linear offers…

Overview of the Roller Pillow Block

Overview of the Roller Pillow Block

Roller pillow blocks offer dynamic load ratings that range from 800 to 12,500 pounds, and a low coefficient of friction that helps to achieve… 

Rail Systems for Long Travel Applications

Rail Systems for Long Travel Applications

There are applications that require travel lengths in the 40 to 50-foot range. PBC Linear offers a variety of products that fulfill these various…

Integral-V Technology Overview

Integral-V Technology Overview

For over a decade, Integral-V Technology (IVT) has proven itself a go-to choice for linear motion applications, by providing a variety of…

Linear Guides with Gothic Arch Raceways

Redi-Rail Linear Guides: 4- and 5-Roller Carriage Loads

Metric Redi-Rails now have a 4-wheel and 5-wheel carriage options. It is important to understand how the addition of rollers affect load…