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Linear guides are motion systems that pair one or more linear rails with carriages to support loads and provide smooth, low-friction motion along a single axis, or one degree of freedom, using sliding contact or rolling elements. A linear rail is the straight guide track that the carriage travels along, providing the path, support surface, and alignment needed for controlled linear movement. Linear guides from PBC Linear are made in the USA around three core technologies—Gliding Surface Technology, V-Rail Technology, and Cam Roller Technology (CRT)—each optimized for specific application demands while maintaining high rigidity, alignment, and long travel. Gliding Surface Technology uses self-lubricating guides sliding on FrelonGold® liners to eliminate metal-to-metal contact, providing quiet, maintenance-free operation with strong resistance to extreme temperatures, dirt, debris, vibration, and washdown conditions, as used in Mini-Rail® miniature linear rail guides and Uni-Guide™ linear slides. V-Rail Technology uses hardened or stainless steel raceways with self-aligning V-wheels for smooth rolling motion and simplified alignment in systems such as V-Guide™ and IVT (Integral V Technology). Cam Roller Technology (CRT) uses rolling-element carriages on hardened raceways embedded within durable linear rails to support higher loads, longer travel, and higher speeds, as found in Commercial Rail, Redi-Rail®, and heavy-duty Hevi-Rail® systems. Recirculating ball profile rail guides provide high rigidity and load capacity for precision applications. In cantilevered load applications, adherence to the 2:1 binding rule remains an important design consideration, with rolling-element guides generally offering greater tolerance compared to sliding-contact systems.

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6300077 CAM ROLLER HIGH-TEMP, YOKE HI TEMP

Yoke-Type Cam Follower (Track Roller/Cam Roller) 6300077 - 0.558" OD High Tempera..

$101.17

Yoke-Type Cam Follower (Track Roller/Cam Roller) 6300077 - 0.558" OD High Temperature

$101.17
High-temperature cam roller with a 0.558″ outer diameter (OD), designed for yoke-type cam follower assemblies and track roller applications involving moderate loads and intermittent shock. Yoke not included. The high-temperature configuration and high-carbon chrome bearing steel material ensures reliable performance in elevated operating environments (up to 275°F / 135°C) while..
$101.17
6300075 CAM ROLLER HIGH-TEMP, YOKE .432 OD HI TEMP

Yoke-Type Cam Follower (Track Roller/Cam Roller) 6300075 - 0.432" OD High Tempera..

$99.90

Yoke-Type Cam Follower (Track Roller/Cam Roller) 6300075 - 0.432" OD High Temperature

$99.90
High-temperature cam roller with a 0.432″ outer diameter (OD), designed for yoke-type cam follower assemblies and track roller applications involving moderate loads and intermittent shock. Yoke not included. The high-temperature configuration and high-carbon chrome bearing steel material ensures reliable performance in elevated operating environments (up to 275°F / 135°C) while..
$99.90
6300076 CAM ROLLER CHROME PLATED, YOKE CHROME PLATED Ø.558''

Yoke-Type Cam Follower (Track Roller/Cam Roller) 6300076 - 0.558" OD Chrome Plated

$30.67

Yoke-Type Cam Follower (Track Roller/Cam Roller) 6300076 - 0.558" OD Chrome Plated

$30.67
Chrome plated cam roller with a 0.558″ outer diameter (OD), designed for yoke-type cam follower assemblies and track roller applications involving moderate loads and intermittent shock. Yoke not included. The Chrome Plating delivers smooth rolling contact along cam profiles or track roller surfaces. The base material is high carbon chrome..
$30.67
6300072 CAM ROLLER SEALED, CAM YOKE 1 1/8" SEALED

Yoke-Type Cam Follower (Track Roller/Cam Roller) 6300072 - 1 1/8" OD Sealed

$36.16

Yoke-Type Cam Follower (Track Roller/Cam Roller) 6300072 - 1 1/8" OD Sealed

$36.16
Sealed cam roller (yoke-type cam follower) with a 1 1/8″ outer diameter (OD), made for track roller applications involving moderate loads and intermittent shock. Yoke not included. High-carbon chrome bearing steel material ensures reliable performance in elevated operating environments (up to 275°F / 135°C) while delivering smooth rolling contact along..
$36.16
6300073 CAM ROLLER SEALED, CAM YOKE 1 3/4" SEALED

Yoke-Type Cam Follower (Track Roller/Cam Roller) 6300073 - 1 3/4" OD Sealed

$60.19

Yoke-Type Cam Follower (Track Roller/Cam Roller) 6300073 - 1 3/4" OD Sealed

$60.19
Sealed cam roller (yoke-type cam follower) with a 1 3/4″ outer diameter (OD), made for track roller applications involving moderate loads and intermittent shock. Yoke not included. High-carbon chrome bearing steel material ensures reliable performance in elevated operating environments (up to 275°F / 135°C) while delivering smooth rolling contact along..
$60.19
6300070 CAM ROLLER SEALED, CAM YOKE 2" SEALED

Yoke-Type Cam Follower (Track Roller/Cam Roller) 6300070 - 2" OD Sealed

$87.51

Yoke-Type Cam Follower (Track Roller/Cam Roller) 6300070 - 2" OD Sealed

$87.51
Sealed cam roller (yoke-type cam follower) with a 2″ outer diameter (OD), made for track roller applications involving moderate loads and intermittent shock. Yoke not included. High-carbon chrome bearing steel material ensures reliable performance in elevated operating environments (up to 275°F / 135°C) while delivering smooth rolling contact along cam..
$87.51
UGT040-1000-0C1G00-1 ugt tall profile uni guide linear slide

Linear Slide - Tall Uni-Guide UGT040-1000-0C1G00-1 Height: 40mm Length: 1000mm

$286.28

Linear Slide - Tall Uni-Guide UGT040-1000-0C1G00-1 Height: 40mm Length: 1000mm

$286.28
Linear Slide with a 40mm tall profile and 1000mm length, featuring self-lubricating Gliding Surface Technology™ in the form of the renowned FrelonGold® underlining a 100mm long carriage. The carriage glides along a linear rail of smooth anodized aluminum ensuring maintenance-free rigidity and alignment accuracy in challenging environments. Designed for vibration..
$286.28
UGT040-1500-0C1G00-1 ugt tall profile uni guide linear slide

Linear Slide - Tall Uni-Guide UGT040-1500-0C1G00-1 Height: 40mm Length: 1500mm

$380.90

Linear Slide - Tall Uni-Guide UGT040-1500-0C1G00-1 Height: 40mm Length: 1500mm

$380.90
Linear Slide with a tall 40mm height and 1500mm rail length utilizing self-lubricating Gliding Surface Technology (GST), specifically a FrelonGOLD® liner for the 100mm long carriage on an anodized aluminum linear rail. 1500mm linear rail length within a tall profile frame. 40mm rail height ensures additional support and stability across..
$380.90
Linear Rail - Steel - black powder coat finish

Linear Guide Rail for Hardened Crown Rollers PAC2247-024.000 - 24" Length - Black..

$53.86

Linear Guide Rail for Hardened Crown Rollers PAC2247-024.000 - 24" Length - Black Powder Coat

$53.86
Steel Linear Rail of 24" length with a black powder coat finish for hardened crown roller linear guides. The coating adds extra environmental protection. PAC2245 unpainted rails are also available. All rails are available in lengths 12", 24", 48" and 72". For a complete functional system, pair with these components..
$53.86
VRS4 - 48", V-Guide Linear Rail - Stainless Steel

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS4-048 for Size 4 V-Wheels - Length: 48" Stainless..

$319.29

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS4-048 for Size 4 V-Wheels - Length: 48" Stainless Steel

$319.29
V-Rail Stainless Steel Linear Rail, 48" long, matching Size 4 V-wheels (60mm diameter roller bearings sold separately). This undrilled solid v-groove rail is part of PBC Linear’s V-Guide series. Constructed from 400 series stainless steel, it is polished for a high-quality surface that minimizes friction and wear. Simple installation with..
$319.29
VRS4 - 24", V-Guide Linear Rail - Stainless Steel

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS4-024 for Size 4 V-Wheels - Length: 24" Stainless..

$159.64

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS4-024 for Size 4 V-Wheels - Length: 24" Stainless Steel

$159.64
V-Rail Stainless Steel Linear Rail, 24" long, matching Size 4 V-wheels (60mm diameter roller bearings sold separately). This undrilled solid v-groove rail is part of PBC Linear’s V-Guide series. Constructed from 400 series stainless steel, it is polished for a high-quality surface that minimizes friction and wear. Simple installation with..
$159.64
VRS3 - 72", V-Guide Linear Rail - Stainless Steel

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS3-072 for Size 3 V-Wheels - Length: 72" Stainless..

$327.78

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS3-072 for Size 3 V-Wheels - Length: 72" Stainless Steel

$327.78
V-Rail Stainless Steel Linear Rail, 72" long, matching Size 3 V-wheels (45mm diameter roller bearings sold separately). This undrilled solid v-groove rail is part of PBC Linear’s V-Guide series. Constructed from 400 series stainless steel, it is polished for a high-quality surface that minimizes friction and wear. Simple installation with..
$327.78
VRS3 - 48", V-Guide Linear Rail - Stainless Steel

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS3-048 for Size 3 V-Wheels - Length: 48" Stainless..

$218.52

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS3-048 for Size 3 V-Wheels - Length: 48" Stainless Steel

$218.52
V-Rail Stainless Steel Linear Rail, 48" long, matching Size 3 V-wheels (45mm diameter roller bearings sold separately). This undrilled solid v-groove rail is part of PBC Linear’s V-Guide series. Constructed from 400 series stainless steel, it is polished for a high-quality surface that minimizes friction and wear. Simple installation with..
$218.52
VRS3 - 24", V-Guide Linear Rail - Stainless Steel

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS3-024 for Size 3 V-Wheels - Length: 24" Stainless..

$109.26

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS3-024 for Size 3 V-Wheels - Length: 24" Stainless Steel

$109.26
V-Rail Stainless Steel Linear Rail, 24" long, matching Size 3 V-wheels (45mm diameter roller bearings sold separately). This undrilled solid v-groove rail is part of PBC Linear’s V-Guide series. Constructed from 400 series stainless steel, it is polished for a high-quality surface that minimizes friction and wear. Simple installation with..
$109.26
VRS2 - 72", V-Guide Linear Rail - Stainless Steel

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS2-072 for Size 2 V-Wheels - Length: 72" Stainless..

$196.66

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS2-072 for Size 2 V-Wheels - Length: 72" Stainless Steel

$196.66
V-Rail Stainless Steel Linear Rail, 72" long, matching Size 2 V-wheels (30mm diameter roller bearings sold separately). This undrilled solid v-groove rail is part of PBC Linear’s V-Guide series. Constructed from 400 series stainless steel, it is polished for a high-quality surface that minimizes friction and wear. Simple installation with..
$196.66
VRS2 - 48", V-Guide Linear Rail - Stainless Steel

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS2-048 for Size 2 V-Wheels - Length: 48" Stainless..

$131.10

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS2-048 for Size 2 V-Wheels - Length: 48" Stainless Steel

$131.10
V-Rail Stainless Steel Linear Rail, 48" long, matching Size 2 V-wheels (30mm diameter roller bearings sold separately). This undrilled solid v-groove rail is part of PBC Linear’s V-Guide series. Constructed from 400 series stainless steel, it is polished for a high-quality surface that minimizes friction and wear. Simple installation with..
$131.10
VRS1 - 72", V-Guide Linear Rail - Stainless Steel

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS1-072 for Size 1 V-Wheels - Length: 72" Stainless..

$141.80

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS1-072 for Size 1 V-Wheels - Length: 72" Stainless Steel

$141.80
V-Rail Stainless Steel Linear Rail, 72" long, matching Size 1 V-wheels (20mm diameter roller bearings sold separately). This undrilled solid v-groove rail is part of PBC Linear’s V-Guide series. Constructed from 400 series stainless steel, it is polished for a high-quality surface that minimizes friction and wear. Simple installation with..
$141.80
VRS2 - 24", V-Guide Linear Rail - Stainless Steel

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS2-024 for Size 2 V-Wheels - Length: 24" Stainless..

$65.56

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS2-024 for Size 2 V-Wheels - Length: 24" Stainless Steel

$65.56
V-Rail Stainless Steel Linear Rail, 24" long, matching Size 2 V-wheels (30mm diameter roller bearings sold separately). This undrilled solid v-groove rail is part of PBC Linear’s V-Guide series. Constructed from 400 series stainless steel, it is polished for a high-quality surface that minimizes friction and wear. Simple installation with..
$65.56
VRS1 - 48", V-Guide Linear Rail - Stainless Steel

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS1-048 for Size 1 V-Wheels - Length: 48" Stainless..

$94.54

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS1-048 for Size 1 V-Wheels - Length: 48" Stainless Steel

$94.54
V-Rail Stainless Steel Linear Rail, 48" long, matching Size 1 V-wheels (20mm diameter roller bearings sold separately). This undrilled solid v-groove rail is part of PBC Linear’s V-Guide series. Constructed from 400 series stainless steel, it is polished for a high-quality surface that minimizes friction and wear. Simple installation with..
$94.54
VRS1 - 24", V-Guide Linear Rail - Stainless Steel

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS1-024 for Size 1 V-Wheels - Length: 24" Stainless..

$47.26

V-Rail Linear Rail - V-Guide VRS1-024 for Size 1 V-Wheels - Length: 24" Stainless Steel

$47.26
V-Rail Stainless Steel Linear Rail, 24" long, matching Size 1 V-wheels (20mm diameter roller bearings sold separately). This undrilled solid v-groove rail is part of PBC Linear’s V-Guide series. Constructed from 400 series stainless steel, it is polished for a high-quality surface that minimizes friction and wear. Simple installation with..
$47.26
755 products

Linear Guides

755 products

Linear guides are motion systems that pair one or more linear rails with carriages to support loads and provide smooth, low-friction motion along a single axis, or one degree of freedom, using sliding contact or rolling elements. A linear rail is the straight guide track that the carriage travels along, providing the path, support surface, and alignment needed for controlled linear movement. Linear guides from PBC Linear are made in the USA around three core technologies—Gliding Surface Technology, V-Rail Technology, and Cam Roller Technology (CRT)—each optimized for specific application demands while maintaining high rigidity, alignment, and long travel. Gliding Surface Technology uses self-lubricating guides sliding on FrelonGold® liners to eliminate metal-to-metal contact, providing quiet, maintenance-free operation with strong resistance to extreme temperatures, dirt, debris, vibration, and washdown conditions, as used in Mini-Rail® miniature linear rail guides and Uni-Guide™ linear slides. V-Rail Technology uses hardened or stainless steel raceways with self-aligning V-wheels for smooth rolling motion and simplified alignment in systems such as V-Guide™ and IVT (Integral V Technology). Cam Roller Technology (CRT) uses rolling-element carriages on hardened raceways embedded within durable linear rails to support higher loads, longer travel, and higher speeds, as found in Commercial Rail, Redi-Rail®, and heavy-duty Hevi-Rail® systems. Recirculating ball profile rail guides provide high rigidity and load capacity for precision applications. In cantilevered load applications, adherence to the 2:1 binding rule remains an important design consideration, with rolling-element guides generally offering greater tolerance compared to sliding-contact systems.

Features and Specifications of Linear Guide Types

Cam Roller Linear Guides
V-Rail Linear Guide Systems
Gliding Surface Linear Guides
Linear Actuators (Linear Guides with Motors or Hand Cranks)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are linear guides?
Linear guides are mechanical systems that support and control motion along a straight path using rails and moving carriages. They are designed to carry loads with controlled friction, alignment, and stability over a defined travel distance in both industrial and automation applications.
How do linear guides work?
Linear guides use either sliding or rolling contact between a carriage and a rail to enable motion. Sliding systems rely on low-friction liner materials that eliminate metal-to-metal contact, while rolling systems use wheels or recirculating ball elements to reduce resistance and support higher speeds or loads.
What is the difference between sliding and rolling linear guides?
Sliding linear guides use self-lubricating surfaces that eliminate metal on metal contact to provide quiet, maintenance-free operation and perform well in dirty or harsh environments. Rolling linear guides use wheels or ball bearings to achieve lower friction, higher speeds, and greater load capacity for precision applications.
Which linear guide is best for dirty or contaminated environments?
Sliding-contact linear guides are generally better for dirty or contaminated environments because they are less sensitive to debris and do not rely on exposed rolling elements. Many designs use engineered liners that continue to operate reliably even with dirt, moisture, or washdown conditions.
Which linear guide is best for high precision applications?
Recirculating ball profile rail guides are commonly used for high precision applications because they provide high rigidity, repeatability, and load capacity with minimal deflection under load.
What are V-groove linear guides?
V-groove linear guides use V-shaped wheels that run along matching rails or raceways. This design allows for self-alignment, smooth motion, and tolerance of minor misalignment, making installation easier in many industrial systems.
What are cam roller linear guides?
Cam roller linear guides use rolling-element wheels mounted on bearings that travel along hardened raceways. They are designed to handle higher loads, longer travel distances, and higher speeds in demanding industrial and material handling applications.
Do linear guides require lubrication?
Rolling-element linear guides typically require periodic lubrication to maintain performance and service life, while sliding-contact guides often use self-lubricating materials that reduce or eliminate the need for external lubrication.
What factors should be considered when selecting a linear guide?
Key factors include load capacity, speed, required precision, environmental conditions, installation alignment, and maintenance requirements, as well as whether the application benefits more from sliding or rolling contact technology.
What is the difference between linear guides and linear bearings?
Linear guides use rail-based systems with integrated carriages to provide higher rigidity, alignment, and longer travel, while linear bearings are typically mounted on round shafts and used as individual components in simpler or more compact designs.




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