Linear Motion Systems and Applications Blog - PBC Linear

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… 

Cobotics

Cobotics in Modern Manufacturing

Cobotics (short for collaborative robotics) refers to robotic systems designed to work safely alongside humans in a shared workspace rather than operating in isolated cages...

Using Manifest for Workforce Training and Retention

Using Manifest for Workforce Training and Retention

PBC Linear is implementing Manifest training software from Taqtile to reshape our workforce to be more productive, engaging, and most of all, more rewarding…

Linear Guide, Rail, Shaft Profiles

Choosing the Ideal Linear Guide or Support Rail Profile

PBC Linear offers linear guide, shaft and rail profiles that help support our world-class bearing technologies. Simply put, we have the perfect profile for every...

Linear Motion Roadshow

Linear Motion Roadshow

The Linear Motion Roadshow offers a personal and hands-on educational experience to businesses interested in linear motion components and automation solutions…

SIMO Linear Actuators

SIMO Series Linear Actuators

A linear actuator designed to be versatile, flexible, and affordable. Tolerances are able to hold 6x less bow, 2x less twist, and 2x…

SIMO Linear Guide Manufacturing Process

SIMO Linear Guide Manufacturing Process Overview

Simultaneous Integral Milling Operation or SIMO is a proprietary technology developed by PBC Linear to machine extrusions simultaneously in…

self-lubricating plain linear bearing

Self-Lubricating Plain Linear Bearings - How They Work - The Science

Simplicity linear plain bearings exhibit real benefits over other styles of linear bearings; such as the self-lubricating quality of the bearing’s…