Linear Motion Systems and Applications Blog - PBC Linear

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…

Linear Actuator Length Calculations

Calculating Linear Actuator Length and Slide Overtravel

There are several approaches to take when calculating the length of a linear actuator. Just as important as knowing the length of…

What is Lead Screw Efficiency?

What is Lead Screw Efficiency?

The efficiency of a lead screw refers to how well a screw converts rotary energy (torque) into linear motion. Lead screw efficiency is…

Linear Actuators - Miniature, Heavy Duty

Linear Actuators - Miniature, Heavy-Duty, and Electric Options

Precision Engineering We utilize our SIMO® process to ensure that actuator surfaces are precision-machined for exacting installations. This process is evident in our SIMO, PLA,...

Linear Actuators in a 3D Printer

Mechatronics Solution for Large Format 3D Printer

Linear Actuators from PBC Linear have been a core component for the 3D printers from the beginning because of…

Linear Bearings for Metal Working

Linear Bearings and Guides for Metalworking and Fabrication

Linear bearings and linear guides from PBC Linear withstand harsh metalworking conditions like weld slag and debris. Download our infographic for targeted application examples and...

Heavy Duty Linear Guide

Hevi-Rail Linear Guides Offer Heavy Lifting with Precision

Engineers tasked with designing heavy-duty lift systems are often looking for bearing systems that are capable of muscling heavy loads…

Featherweight shafting and support rail

Light Weight Linear Shafting and Support Rails

Light weight shaft and support rail (feather light) are aluminum alloy base materials with a hard coat to which weld splatter, paints, and other contaminants...

Focus on Green Manufacturing

Focus on Green Manufacturing

PBC Linear's Felon liner has proven to be an effective and environmentally safe product for over two decades. Uni-guide, Mini-Rail, and… 

Roller Pillow Block Bearing

Roller Pillow Block Overview

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… 

Linear Bearing Interchange

Bearing Interchange Made Easy

PBC Linear makes it easy for you to cross reference linear motion bearings that are compatible your specific application. Whether you…

Linear Actuators facilitate Auto-Checkout Machine

Linear Actuators facilitate Auto-Checkout at the Supermarket

A Meijer grocery store in Georgetown, MI has started testing an NCR next generation self-checkout, which integrates Linear Actuators from PBC Linear.