Linear Motion Systems and Applications Blog - PBC Linear

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 …

Roller Bearing Life Calculation for Linear Systems

Life Calculation for Linear Guide Roller Bearings

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

Lead Screws vs Ball Screws

Difference Between Lead Screws and Ball Screws

Ball screws and lead screws serve different distinct roles in linear motion systems

Plain Linear Bearing

Simplicity® Plain Linear Bearing Design Factors

Simplicity® linear bearings have 3 application design factors to consider such as size standard, temperature range, load orientation, and running clearances:

Plain Linear Bearings

Simplicity Plain Linear Bearings - Built to Last

See the detailed product features of Simplicity plain linear bearings including more on the proprietary self-lubricating liner that ensures smooth, grease-free operation. Then browse the...

Linear Guide Carriage (cam roller)

PBC Linear Named as Leading Motion Systems Manufacturer by Design World

PBC Linear is a leader in providing quick and customer focused linear motion systems....

Linear Motion Systems for Unattended Retail Kiosks:

White Paper: Linear Motion Systems for Unattended Retail Kiosks

The fast growing acceptance of kiosks and unattended retail purchases has presented new challenges for the design and engineering team…

Linear Actuator Gantry System Design

Design Challenge: Linear Actuators in Gantry Systems

Each day, linear motion design engineers have to be knowledgeable, quick, and agile. That is where the SIMO Series Linear Actuators come in.

Linear Guide Design - Motion Mechanisms

eBook Download: Linear Guide Design and Motion Mechanisms

Find numerous ways to facilitate single and multi-axis linear motion, and correctly integrate linear components into machinery for top performance!… 

Comparing Lead Screw Motor Connections for Linear Actuators

Comparing Lead Screw Motor Connections for Linear Actuators

There are three basic methods of connecting a lead screw to a hollow shaft motor in order to create an external linear actuator system. Here…

Flanged Linear Bearings for Fitness Equipment

White Paper: Flanged Linear Bearings for Fitness Equipment

Flanged Linear Bearings are ideal for Fitness Equipment

Linear Bearing in Harsh Environment

Linear Bearing Solutions for Harsh Environments

Linear Bearings from PBC Linear are well suited for washdown environments, sticky substances, weld splatter, extreme temperatures, large particulates, and more.