Linear Motion Systems and Applications Blog - PBC Linear

Factory Automation

Advanced Manufacturing: Factory of the Future

The factory of the future is now! See how our program is forging relationships with forward thinking companies like Taqtile to bring augmented reality to...

Linear Shaft made of Carbon Steel

Linear Shafting with 60 Plus Hardness for Enhanced Durability

Simplicity 60 Plus shafting, with enhanced hardness exceeding 60 HRC, delivers superior durability and performance for linear motion applications

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…

Linear Motion Technology Forum Discussion

New Linear Motion Technologies at PBC Linear after 42 Years of Innovation

At the A3 Business Forum in Orlando, representatives from PBC Linear sat down with Manufacturing Matters to discuss core technologies, new products, and 40 years...

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 Motion Systems for Printing

Linear Motion Systems for Printing, Scanning, and Etching

Digital scanning involves various horizontal linear movements, requiring high velocity smoothness. The key motion requires consistent velocity…

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… 

Plain Linear Bearings

Simplicity® Linear Bearings vs Igus® DryLin®

Simplicity® plain linear bearings are designed to withstand most industrial environments, including extreme temperatures, washdown, fine particulate contaminants, vibration…

Advanced Manufacturing: 24-7 CNC Machining

Advanced Manufacturing: 24-7 CNC Machining

PBC Linear is incorporating technological enhancements into its production systems with the Hitachi Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS)… 

Collaborative Robots (Cobots)

Collaborative Robots (Cobots) in Advanced Manufacturing

Collaborative robots, also known as cobots, bring higher production output and safety through its close teamwork with an upscaled workforce …

Robot Production Process

Cobot Feeder - Production of Precision Robotics with Linear Motion Products

The Cobot Feeder makes cobot production better by increasing production with less manpower. We built the Cobot Feeder for ourselves first, and now we’re commercializing...

Linear Screw Actuators

Screw Actuator Product Expansion

Linear actuators, particularly screw-driven actuators, are at the forefront of PBC Linear's expanding product line, designed to meet the growing demand for small and sophisticated...