Simplicity® & EconoGlide Self-Lubricating Plain Linear Bearings, Roller Bearings, & Linear Ball Bearings
The Linear Bearing portfolio at PBC Linear is backed by over 15 pending patents and are manufactured in a new 200,000-square-foot facility in Roscoe, Illinois. The portfolio includes Simplicity® Plain Linear Bearings with self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® liners for maintenance-free performance in harsh environments (-400°F to 400°F, handling dirt and vibration), EconoGlide Plain Linear Bearings with self-lubricating Frelon IM insert for low-cost maintenance-free operation, Linear Ball Bearings for high-speed, low-friction applications, and Roller Bearing Pillow Blocks which run on sets of 3 coated rollers for heavy loads up to 350kN on uneven surfaces.
Linear Ball Bearings are cylindrical for round, precision-ground steel shafts and feature a durable heat-treated outer ring, quiet resin retainer cage, and recirculating steel balls to provide low-friction, high-speed performance while avoiding the 2:1 binding ratio associated with plain bearings. For heavy-duty applications, Roller Bearing Pillow Blocks utilize sets of three coated rollers within an open housing to run along rail-supported shafts, supporting loads up to 350 kN and compensating for uneven surfaces.
The plain linear bearings and ball bearings are available in inch, metric, and JIS sizes with open, closed, or adjustable designs, including flange mounts and pillow blocks, ensuring size-interchangeability with industry standards for rotary and linear motion, guided by the POSTLUDES acronym for precision, orientation, speed, travel, load, and environment
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