Linear Motion Systems and Applications Blog - PBC Linear

Linear Bearing on Round Shaft

Round Shafts and Linear Bearings in Medical Applications

Round shafts and linear bearings offer linear motion solutions for many medical applications, any place linear adjustment is… 

Custom Bearings

Custom Bearings and Linear Motion Systems

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

Gliding Surface Linear Guides

Gliding Surface Linear Guides

By utilizing plain linear bearing design, Gliding Surface Technology (GST) offers low profile linear guides, compact sizes, and smooth, quiet linear motion… 

Linear Guide Comparison: IVT vs V-Guide

Linear Guide Comparison: IVT vs V-Guide

Integral V Technology delivers a 47% cost savings over traditional V-guide products. It does so, NOT because it’s a substandard product…

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…

Miniature Linear Motion Line

Miniature Linear Motion Line

PBC Linear has a large selection of miniature linear motion products from ball-type to self-lubricating guides and a selection of driven…

Linear Bearings on Dual Shafts on Support Rail

Simplicity Linear Bearings and Dual Shaft Alignment

Ensuring that the shafts are parallel is important in dual shaft linear motion applications. Follow ten easy steps to simplify the alignment of…

Adjusting Belt Tension on Linear Actuators

Adjusting Belt Tension on Linear Actuators

Belt tension is set at installation on the belt driven linear actuators and regular maintenance then becomes a big key to keeping them… 

Whitepaper: Linear Motion in Washdown

Whitepaper: Linear Motion in Washdown

PBC Linear components are perfect for washdown applications. Our whitepaper guides you through standards and regulations, eliminating potential…

Linear Bearing Comparison

Linear Bearing Comparison - Simplicity vs DryLin

Two round shaft plain linear bearing technologies are explored from both a tribological standpoint as well as variation in application performance. The…

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…