Linear Bearings from PBC Linear

Linear Bearings

Linear bearings are mechanical components that slide or roll along round or square shafts, enabling linear motion by reducing friction. PBC Linear manufactures bearings in the US, including the Simplicity® Plain Linear Bearings that feature a self-lubricating FrelonGold® PTFE liner for maintenance-free sliding in harsh environments. Our Linear Ball Bearings include a durable heat-treated outer ring, a quiet resin retainer polymer cage, and low-friction steel balls for speed. Additionally, our roller pillow blocks come with single, double, or twin sets of coated steel rollers in an open aluminum housing, designed to roll along rail-supported steel shafts for heavy-duty applications. Plain linear bearings support rotary, linear, or oscillating motion, while ball bearings avoid the 2:1 binding ratio associated with plain bearings. Both types are available in single, double, pillow block, and flange mounts, as well as Inch, ISO Metric, and JIS metric ID sizes. Plain bearings also include variants such as sleeve bearings, square bearings, and die set bearings.

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Thin walled compact linear ball bearing of 25mm ID (inner diameter). The KHP line is great for space sensitive applications.  Closed Inner Diameter (ID): 25mm Outer Diameter (OD): 35mm Max Dynamic Load Rating: 1990 N Product Line has a range of ISO Metric 6mm to 50mm IDs We recommend certified..
$59.10
Thin walled compact linear ball bearing of 30mm ID (inner diameter). The KHP compact bearings are all closed and are great for space sensitive applications.  Inner Diameter (ID): 30mm Outer Diameter (OD): 40mm Max Dynamic Load Rating: 2880 N Product Line has a range of ISO Metric 6mm to 50mm..
$55.68
Thin walled compact linear ball bearing of 16mm ID (inner diameter). The KHP line is great for space sensitive applications.  Closed Inner Diameter (ID): 16mm Outer Diameter (OD): 24mm Max Dynamic Load Rating: 800 N Product Line has a range of ISO Metric 6mm to 50mm IDs We recommend certified..
$18.97
Thin walled closed, compact linear ball bearing of 10mm ID (inner diameter). The KHP line is great for space sensitive applications.  Inner Diameter (ID): 10mm Outer Diameter (OD): 17mm Max Dynamic Load Rating: 500 N Product Line has a range of ISO Metric 6mm to 50mm IDs We recommend certified..
$17.36
Thin walled compact linear ball bearing of 12mm ID (inner diameter). The KHP line is great for space sensitive applications.  Closed Inner Diameter (ID): 12mm Outer Diameter (OD): 19mm Max Dynamic Load Rating: 620 N Product Line has a range of ISO Metric 6mm to 50mm IDs We recommend certified..
$18.46
Twin Linear Ball Bearing Pillow Block, open shelled, with a 3/4" ID (inner diameter) bearing inside a housing made of aluminum alloy. Features a low coefficient of friction for smooth operation, a heat-treated alloy steel shell for durability, a resin retainer to reduce noise, and standard double seals at no..
$152.77
Twin Linear Ball Bearing Pillow Block, closed shell, with a 5/8" ID (inner diameter) bearing inside a housing made of aluminum alloy. Features a low coefficient of friction for smooth operation, a heat-treated alloy steel shell for durability, a resin retainer to reduce noise, and standard double seals at no..
$127.12
Twin Linear Ball Bearing Pillow Block, open shelled, with a 1" ID (inner diameter) bearing inside a housing made of aluminum alloy. Features a low coefficient of friction for smooth operation, a heat-treated alloy steel shell for durability, a resin retainer polymer cage to reduce noise, and standard double seals..
$221.83
Twin Linear Ball Bearing Pillow Block, open shelled, with a 1.25" ID (inner diameter) bearing inside a housing made of aluminum alloy. Features a low coefficient of friction for smooth operation, a heat-treated alloy steel shell for durability, a resin retainer polymer cage to reduce noise, and standard double seals..
$334.37
Twin Linear Ball Bearing Pillow Block, open shelled, with a 2" ID (inner diameter) bearing inside a housing made of aluminum alloy. Features a low coefficient of friction for smooth operation, a heat-treated alloy steel shell for durability, a resin retainer polymer cage to reduce noise, and standard double seals..
$598.80
Twin Linear Ball Bearing Pillow Block, closed shell, with a 1.5" ID (inner diameter) bearing inside a housing made of aluminum alloy. Features a low coefficient of friction for smooth operation, a heat-treated alloy steel shell for durability, a resin retainer polymer cage to reduce noise, and standard double seals..
$364.67
Twin Linear Ball Bearing Pillow Block, open shelled, with a 1.5" ID (inner diameter) bearing inside a housing made of aluminum alloy. Features a low coefficient of friction for smooth operation, a heat-treated alloy steel shell for durability, a resin retainer polymer cage to reduce noise, and standard double seals..
$414.08
Open Linear Ball Bearing Pillow Block with a 1.5" ID (inner diameter) inside a housing made of aluminum alloy. The Precision Plus series is self-aligning due to a crowned bearing shell inside the housing. The IPPS products all come with a grease zerk fitting, a small hole in the pillow..
$339.94
Twin Linear Ball Bearing Pillow Block, open shelled, with a 5/8" ID (inner diameter) bearing inside a housing made of aluminum alloy. Features a low coefficient of friction for smooth operation, a heat-treated alloy steel shell for durability, a resin retainer polymer cage to reduce noise, and standard double seals..
$142.93
Twin Linear Ball Bearing Pillow Block, closed shell, with a 2" ID (inner diameter) bearing inside a housing made of aluminum alloy. Features a low coefficient of friction for smooth operation, a heat-treated alloy steel shell for durability, a resin retainer polymer cage to reduce noise, and standard double seals..
$517.28
Twin Linear Ball Bearing Pillow Block, open shelled, with a 1/2" ID (inner diameter) bearing inside a housing made of aluminum alloy. Features a low coefficient of friction for smooth operation, a heat-treated alloy steel shell for durability, a resin retainer polymer cage to reduce noise, and standard double seals..
$124.58
Twin Linear Ball Bearing Pillow Blocks, open shelled, with a 1.25" ID (inner diameter) of the Precision Plus self-aligning series. The IPPS twin products all come with 2 grease zerk fittings, small holes in the pillow block which are also called lubrication ports.  Open shell design for use with rail..
$504.77
Twin Linear Ball Bearing Pillow Block, closed shell, with a 1.5" ID (inner diameter) bearing inside a housing made of aluminum alloy. It is self-aligning due to a crowned bearing shell inside the housing. The twin IPPS products all come with 2 grease zerk fittings, a small holes in the..
$578.34
Twin Linear Ball Bearing Pillow Block, closed shell, with a 3/8" ID (inner diameter) bearing inside a housing made of aluminum alloy. Features a low coefficient of friction for smooth operation, a heat-treated alloy steel shell for durability, a resin retainer polymer cage to reduce noise, and standard double seals..
$105.58
Twin Linear Ball Bearing Pillow Block, closed shell, with a 1/4" ID (inner diameter) bearing inside a housing made of aluminum alloy. Features a low coefficient of friction for smooth operation, a heat-treated alloy steel shell for durability, a resin retainer polymer cage to reduce noise, and standard double seals..
$101.18

Linear Bearings

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Linear bearings are mechanical components that slide or roll along round or square shafts, enabling linear motion by reducing friction. PBC Linear manufactures bearings in the US, including the Simplicity® Plain Linear Bearings that feature a self-lubricating FrelonGold® PTFE liner for maintenance-free sliding in harsh environments. Our Linear Ball Bearings include a durable heat-treated outer ring, a quiet resin retainer polymer cage, and low-friction steel balls for speed. Additionally, our roller pillow blocks come with single, double, or twin sets of coated steel rollers in an open aluminum housing, designed to roll along rail-supported steel shafts for heavy-duty applications. Plain linear bearings support rotary, linear, or oscillating motion, while ball bearings avoid the 2:1 binding ratio associated with plain bearings. Both types are available in single, double, pillow block, and flange mounts, as well as Inch, ISO Metric, and JIS metric ID sizes. Plain bearings also include variants such as sleeve bearings, square bearings, and die set bearings.

PBC Linear® Specifications for Simplicity Plain Linear Bearings:

  • Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner: FrelonGOLD® is standard;
  • Optional liners include Frelon® J for corrosive chemical conditions and Frelon® W (FDA compliant)
  • Temperature Rating: -400°F/+400°F or -240°C/204°C
  • ID Sizes: Available from 3/16” to 4” Inch Series, 5mm to 80mm Metric Series
  • Maximum Horizontal Static Load: 2,165-100,500 lb (982- 45,586 kg)l
  • Maximum Speed: Up to 8 m/s (315 in/s)
  • Shaft Lengths: Up to 12 feet
  • Shell Material: Standard is aluminum; stainless steel shells are available
  • Self-Lubricating: Provides oil-free operation
  • Seal Options: Nitrile rubber, urethane, and viton seals available from ½” ID and up or 20mm and up
  • Mounting Options: O-ring and retaining ring grooves for multiple mounting options
  • External Lubrication: Optional feature for added lubrication
  • Vibration Damping: Ensures smooth and quiet operation

Specifications for Linear Ball Bearings:

  • Temperature Range: -4/+176°F (-20/+80°C)
  • ID Sizes: Available from 1/4" to 2” Inch Series, and 8mm to 50mm Metric Series
  • Static Load Capacities: Up to 1700 lb (7900 N)
  • Dynamic Load Capacities: Up to 850 lb (3800 N)
  • Interchangeable: Size interchangeable with industry standards and the Simplicity plain linear bearing series
  • Low Coefficient of Friction: Ensures smooth operation
  • Heat Treated Alloy Steel Shell: Provides durability
  • Resin Retainer: Reduces noise
  • Double Seals: Included as standard at no additional cost

Specifications for Roller Bearing Pillow Blocks:

  • Use a floating "F" part number for each opposing block on parallel shafts to accommodate imperfect alignments.
  • A set of opposing roller bearings consists of 1 fixed side roller, 1 eccentric side roller (to account for any misalignment) and a top support roller
  • FUBK Series replacement kits include one new roller for each of the three in a set
  • Order two replacement kits to cover more than one set of opposing bearings

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Types of Linear Bearings we offer are: Linear Plain Bearings, Linear Plain Bearing Flange Mounts, Linear Plain Sleeve Bearings, Linear Plain Pillow Block Bearings, Linear Plain Bearing Flange Die Set Bushings, Linear Plain Square Bearings, Linear Ball Bearings, Linear Ball Bearing Flange Mounts, Linear Ball Bearing Pillow Blocks, Roller Pillow Block Bearings, Single Roller Pillow Block Bearings, Double Roller Pillow Block Bearings, Twin Roller Pillow Block Bearings