Linear Motion Systems and Applications Blog - PBC Linear

Washdown Worthy Bearings and Guides

Linear Bearing, Guide and Shaft Materials for Washdown Applications

The design and build of automation equipment in washdown environments presents challenges for design engineers. A “washdown environment” …

Compact Linear Actuators

Compact Linear Actuators Offer Customization

Motorized Compact Series Linear Guide Systems (actuators) provide smooth, accurate, and repeatable linear motion while maintaining a standard system… 

Linear Actuators in Cartesian Robot Assemblies

Linear Actuators in Cartesian Robot Assemblies

Cartesian robots, equipped with linear actuators, excel in a multitude of different applications due to their high speed travel, precise multi-axial guidance, wide working envelope…

The Pitfalls of Fixed Center Belt Drives

The Pitfalls of Fixed Center Belt Drives

Timing belts are used to transfer power and motion in small motion control system. Small timing belt systems are can be designed without…

Heavy Duty Roller Bearing and Linear Rail

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…

Verticle lead screw linaer actuator load drift

Load Drift in Vertical Lead Screw Linear Actuators

In vertical lead screw actuator applications, lead screw selection is crucial to the safety and success of the system. Prevention of load drift…

Miniature Ball Screw Assemblies

Miniature Ball Screw Assemblies

PBC Linear has expanded its screw-driven product line with the addition of miniature metric ball screw assemblies, benefitting a wide range of industries that include…

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…

What are Linear Actuators?

What are Linear Actuators?

Linear actuators, or mechatronics, combine mechanical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, telecommunications engineering…

Cantilevered Loads and the 2:1 Ratio

Cantilevered Loads and the 2:1 Ratio

One of the most frequently misunderstood principles regarding the use of plane bearings is the 2:1 Ratio. This is the allowable moment arm…

Self-Aligning Linear Bearings

Linear Bearings with Non-Standard Housings and Self-Alignment Options

Not all linear motion applications are the same. That is why Simplicity self-lubricating bearings are offered in a range of options designed…

Stepper Motors

Operating Stepper Motors at High Speeds

Stepper motors are high pole count DC motors that are driven with a DC pulse train. Designers can have difficulty achieving high motor…