Linear Motion Systems and Applications Blog - PBC Linear®

Heavy Duty Roller Bearings in Truck Extenders

Heavy Duty Roller Bearings in Truck Bed Extenders

Roller Bearing systems can easily be put to the test in many diverse and challenging vehicle applications. Hevi-Rail does well in truck bed extenders …

Linear Guide Preload Adjustment

Redi-Rail Linear Guide Preload, Mounting, and Orientation

Redi-Rail linear guides can be mounted to utilize either the radial load capacity or the axial load capacity. A load applied in… 

Linear Guide Carriages with Cam Rollers

Redi-Rail Linear Guide Overview

Redi-Rail Linear Guides provide a great alternative to profile rail, where high speeds, precision, and moderate load applications are required.

Linear Guides with Cam Rollers

Linear Guides with Cam Roller Technology

Linear Guides with Cam Roller Technology (CRT) using ball and roller bearings that ride within linear guide rails. The mix of…

Linear Actuators - Belt-Driven or Lead Screw Driven

Belt Drive or Lead Screw Linear Actuator?

Should one choose belts or lead screws for linear actuator systems… 

Linear Guides - Low Profile Redi-Rail

Adjusting preload on Low Profile Redi-Rail Linear Guides

Low Profile Redi-Rail linear guides are the more compact version of the popular Redi-Rail family. The main feature is a compact 19 mm profile that...

An Overview of the Low Profile Uni-Guide

An Overview of the Low Profile Uni-Guide

Featuring oil-free, smooth and quiet linear motion, the Low Profile Uni-Guide (UGA) maintains the proven advantages of the standard two-piece…

The Benefits of Custom Bearings

The Benefits of Custom Bearings

PBC Linear can specially modify, integrate, or adjust products to custom fit your application. Product optimization can include anything from…

Designing Screw Driven Vertical Linear Slides

Designing Screw Driven Vertical Linear Slides

There are several design considerations to keep in mind when designing vertically situated screw driven linear slides. Keep the following tips…

Roller Bearing Pillow Block Adjustment

Roller Bearing Pillow Block Adjustment

Roller pillow blocks are available in single, double, or twin versions and are ideally suited for a wide range of applications including contaminated…

Hevi-Rail Linear Bearings Telescopic Racking

Hevi-Rail Linear Bearings Telescopic Racking

Shipping containers face a constant struggle to optimize storage space and accessibility within a confined area. Organization of stored material… 

Flexibility in Linear Motion: Choosing the Perfect Profile

Flexibility in Linear Motion: Choosing the Perfect Profile

PBC Linear offers a full complement of profiles that help support our world-class bearing technologies. Simply put, we have the perfect profile for every solution!…