PBC Linear has recently released a low profile linear guide system, the Compact Series. This addition to the Mechantronics Enabled initiative is designed to provide smooth, accurate, and…
PBC Linear Showcasing World Class Components and Mechatronics
PBC Linear will be exhibiting at the ATX East trade show in New 2015. Featuring both new and seasoned product lines, PBC will highlight their expertise in linear motion with new actuators and dynamic demos that are part of the launch of their Mechatronics Enabled (ME) initiative. New Compact Series actuators will be on display in both dynamic and hand-held demos, as…
On the straight and narrow
by Mark Huebner, PBC Linear Minimize corrosion and maximize the life of linear roller bearing systems by following a few simple guidelines on lubrication. Linear roller bearing systems…
PBC Linear and Moons’ Industries Announce PBC + Moons’
At the recent China International Industry Fair (CIIF Show) in Shanghai, PBC Linear, and Moons’ Industries announced a joint venture, PBC + Moons’, to develop and deliver integrated…
PBC Linear and Moons’ to make linear actuators and systems
PBC Linear of Pacific Bearing Co. is a linear-motion and bearings manufacturer in Roscoe, Illinois, perhaps best known for its self-lubricating bearings. At the recent CIIF Show in…
What You Need to Know about the 2:1 Ratio
by Jonathan R. Schroeder, Engineer The Binding Ratio is a frequently misunderstood mechanical principle, with common misconceptions still causing stalling and application failure. A closer look at the…
Better components help prosumer 3D printers deliver better parts
Industrial type linear components will be key in low-cost desktop model 3D printers because they can deliver the accuracy and repeatability that users of these units desire. You…