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US Manufacturer of Linear Bearings, Linear Actuators, Shafts, Rails & Guides

PBC Linear is a major US manufacturer of linear motion products, including linear bearings, linear actuators, shafting, rails, guides, and precision motion assemblies, with expedited delivery available from our advanced manufacturing facility near Rockford, Illinois. Since 1983, we have grown from pioneering self-lubricating plain bearing technology into a full-line linear motion supplier serving US industry in automation, packaging, medical, food processing, transportation, defense, and heavy industrial applications.

Our 200,000-square-foot facility combines engineering support, automated production, and state-of-the-art CNC machining to deliver consistent quality, fast lead times, and cost-effective linear motion solutions. With more than 15 pending patents supporting ongoing product innovation, PBC Linear continues to develop technologies that reduce maintenance, improve reliability, and help customers solve demanding motion challenges. From standard components to configured actuator systems and custom-engineered assemblies, we provide the products and application expertise needed to keep machines moving smoothly.

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America’s top supplier of self-lubricating plain linear bearings, shafts, rails, guides, axial bearings, V-wheel systems, pillow blocks, ball bearings, slew ring bearings, lead screw actuators, ball screw actuators, and belt-driven actuators. All products are made at our Roscoe, Illinois factory, 90 miles west of Chicago, ensuring fast, reliable delivery with a quality guarantee.

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Solid Linear Shaft of Ceramic Coated Aluminum, 12mm diameter, 600mm length. This feather-weight yet strong shaft boasts RC70 hardness, superior corrosion resistance, non-magnetic properties, vibration resistance, and immunity to weld splatter, paints, and contaminants. It’s crafted exclusively for plain bearings like Simplicity® self-lubricating linear bearings, not for linear ball bearings..
$23.86
Lead Screw Actuator with a 6mm screw diameter, 300mm length, powered by a NEMA 11 motor. Features a 5mm lead, right-hand clockwise thread and a rectangle anti-backlash nut for smooth, play-free operation. A PTFE coating minimizes friction, prevents flaking and ensures durability. Length: 300mm Screw Diameter: 6mm Lead: 5mm Lead..
$234.92
Low Profile Steel Support Rail of 12" length, made for 1" diameter linear shafts sold separately, undrilled and crafted from AISI C-1018 carbon steel with high strength and ductility. Features a 40% lower profile than standard rails. The pre-drilled variant has a PD in the part number. Consult Configuration CAD..
$17.81
Die set plain linear bearing with an aluminum shell, a 25mm ISO Metric ID and a compensated running clearance of 0.0015″ per side in a closed, standard-width design. Features a round flange and self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® liner as standard, which provides optimal performance in extreme conditions such as dirt, heat and..
$86.32
Linear Shaft made of 1060 Carbon Steel with a 3/8" diameter and 12" length, rated Class L for Precision Tolerance and Standards Compliance. Made in the USA by PBC Linear® as RC 60 Plus case-hardened steel, the shaft is not drilled nor tapped, but you can click "Configure & Quote"..
$11.29
Low Profile Steel Support Rail of 36" length, made for 1/2" diameter linear shafts sold separately, undrilled and crafted from AISI C-1018 carbon steel with high strength and ductility. Features a 40% lower profile than standard rails. The pre-drilled variant has a PD in the part number. Consult Configuration CAD..
$28.56
Pre-Drilled Low Profile Support Rail of 24" length, made for 5/8" diameter linear shafts sold separately, crafted from AISI C-1018 carbon steel with high strength and ductility. Features a 40% lower profile than standard rails. The pre-drilled variant has a PD in the part number. Consult Configuration CAD and Quote..
$43.12
Low Profile Steel Support Rail of 24" length, made for 5/8" diameter linear shafts sold separately, undrilled and crafted from AISI C-1018 carbon steel with high strength and ductility. Features a 40% lower profile than standard rails. The pre-drilled variant has a PD in the part number. Consult Configuration CAD..
$31.57
Lead Screw Actuator with a 6mm screw diameter, 250mm length, powered by a NEMA 11 motor. Features a 5mm lead, right-hand clockwise thread and a rectangle anti-backlash nut for smooth, play-free operation. A PTFE coating minimizes friction, prevents flaking and ensures durability. Length: 250mm Screw Diameter: 6mm Lead: 5mm Thread..
$225.34
Open Linear Ball Bearing, Self-Aligning, with a 1" ID and a low coefficient of friction. Constructed with a heat-treated alloy steel shell, the resin retainer effectively reduces noise during operation, while double seals are included as standard at no additional cost. Temperature Range: -4/+176°F (-20/+80°C) Variant ID Sizes: from 1/4"..
$65.46
Linear ball bearing, open shelled, with a 25mm ID JIS Metric, featuring a standard-sized heat-treated alloy steel shell that enhances durability and load capacity. Recommended over plain bearings in cantilevered applications as the 2:1 binding rule does not apply. Double seals add protection, a low coefficient of friction enables higher..
$38.04
Linear Shaft of 440 Stainless Steel with a 1/2" diameter and 6" length, featuring an optimized surface finish for self-lubricating Simplicity® plain linear bearings and linear ball bearings. Made in the USA by PBC Linear® as RC 50 Plus™ hardened stainless steel, the shaft is not drilled nor tapped. You..
$16.56
Lead screw with a standard triangle nut, 10mm diameter, 5mm lead, 254mm length, and made of precision-rolled 300 Series stainless steel coated with PTFE to reduce friction and prevent flaking. With exceptional lead accuracy of 0.003"/ft (76 µm/300 mm) and precision straightening from the only automated CNC lead screw straightening..
$72.57
Lead screw with a standard round nut, 254mm length, 10mm diameter, 5mm lead, and made of precision-rolled 300 Series stainless steel coated with PTFE to reduce friction and prevent flaking. With an exceptional lead accuracy of 0.003"/ft (76 µm/300 mm), the lead screw exceeds industry standards, providing improved straightness, a..
$72.57
Lead Screw with a Round Anti-Backlash Nut featuring a 10mm diameter, 5mm lead, and a length of 254mm, made from precision-rolled 300 Series Stainless Steel and coated with PTFE to prevent flaking. The Round Constant Force™ Anti-Backlash nut uses a spring to maintain uniform radial pressure, reducing backlash by 2-4..
$83.74
Lead screw with a standard triangle nut, 10mm diameter, 1mm lead, 254mm length, and made of precision-rolled 300 Series stainless steel coated with PTFE to reduce friction and prevent flaking. With exceptional lead accuracy of 0.003"/ft (76 µm/300 mm) and precision straightening from the only automated CNC lead screw straightening..
$72.57
Lead Screw with a Round Anti-Backlash Nut featuring a 10mm diameter, 1mm lead, and a length of 254mm, made from precision-rolled 300 Series Stainless Steel and coated with PTFE to prevent flaking. The Round Constant Force™ Anti-Backlash nut uses a spring to maintain uniform radial pressure, reducing backlash by 2-4..
$83.74
Self-aligning closed plain linear bearing with a 30mm JIS compensated ID that has a 0.0015" running clearance per side. The green anodized aluminum shell ensures robust durability, while the FrelonGOLD® liner delivers self-lubricating, maintenance-free performance with vibration damping.  Crowned outer diameter (OD) is self-aligning Meets JIS metric tolerance standards for..
$84.20
Linear Shaft of hardened carbon steel, 6mm diameter, 600mm length, made in the USA by PBC Linear® as Simplicity® 60 Plus steel. Featuring an optimized surface finish that enhances the performance of linear bearings such as self-lubricating plain bearings, ball bearings, roller bearing pillow blocks, and guide carriages. Solid, not..
$21.13
Linear Shaft of 440 Stainless Steel, 12mm diameter, 150mm length, made in the USA by PBC Linear®, featuring RC 50 Plus™ hardness and an optimized surface finish that enhances the performance of linear bearings such as self-lubricating plain bearing and ball bearings. Solid, not pre-drilled. Neither drilled nor tapped -..
$18.04

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US Manufacturer of Linear Bearings, Linear Actuators, Shafts, Rails & Guides

PBC Linear is a major US manufacturer of linear motion products, including linear bearings, linear actuators, shafting, rails, guides, and precision motion assemblies, with expedited delivery available from our advanced manufacturing facility near Rockford, Illinois. Since 1983, we have grown from pioneering self-lubricating plain bearing technology into a full-line linear motion supplier serving US industry in automation, packaging, medical, food processing, transportation, defense, and heavy industrial applications.

Our 200,000-square-foot facility combines engineering support, automated production, and state-of-the-art CNC machining to deliver consistent quality, fast lead times, and cost-effective linear motion solutions. With more than 15 pending patents supporting ongoing product innovation, PBC Linear continues to develop technologies that reduce maintenance, improve reliability, and help customers solve demanding motion challenges. From standard components to configured actuator systems and custom-engineered assemblies, we provide the products and application expertise needed to keep machines moving smoothly.