PBC Linear – Actuators, Linear Bearings, Linear Guides, and Shafting

Cam Roller Technology (CRT)

Redi-Rail

Precision straight rails and hardened rollers are strong and lightweight, ideal for high speed and moderate load linear motion.

• High load capacities
• Patented side-adjustable preload simplifies assembly and installation
• Corrosion-resistant; excels in dirty environments
• End-joinable for longer lengths
• Gothic arch rollers with sealed double row bearings

Commercial Rail

• Cost-effective solution for automation or sliding door applications
• Speeds up to 1.5 m/s
• Three rail sizes, zinc-plated steel material
• Aluminum alloy slider with optional chrome or stainless with rollers of either 52100 steel or 44C stainless
• Rollers lubricated for life and sealed against contamination
• Left- or right-hand mountable

Heavy-Rail

Heavy-duty linear bearing system that is cost effective for medium to low precision applications. High radial and axial load capacities ensure a long and productive life. Idea for telescoping applications.

• Handles loads up to 60 tons
• Fixed or adjustable bearings
• Rail available in U or I channel design, sandblasted or lightly oiled
• Flange plate available pre-welded to bearing
• Adjustable clamp flange eliminates welding and straightening

V-Guide

• Ideal for high speed requirements, accuracy, and repeatability
• V-Guide Wheels – precision ground, dual row bearings, and internally lubricated
• Wheel Bushings – mount into V-Guide wheels for fixed or adjustable applications
• V-Rails – simple mounting and alignment, rails available in four sizes, induction hardened polished rail

Hardened Crown Rollers, Rails, and Brackets

• Simple solution for point-to-point applications
• Rolling element bearing with hex head
• Rails available up to 10′ bare steel or black powder coated

Lead Screws

PBC Linear Lead Screws are designed to work perfectly with the Constant Force™ Anti-Backlash nut, applying uniform pressure to the nut at all stages of the motion profile.

• CNC Roll Threading allows for standard accuracies of 0.003″/ft (0.001″/ft available on request)
• Proprietary process has resulted in less pitting and flanking
• 300 series stainless steel with PTFE coating
• Screw diameters of 6, 10, 12, and 16 mm and 3⁄16, ¼, ⅜, 7⁄16, and ½ inch
• Various Leads of 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 25 mm and 0.05, 0.2, 0.25, 0.333, 0.5, 1.00 inches
• All nut styles are self-lubricating for the life of the nut

Lead Screw Motor Series

• NEMA 8, 11, 14, 17, and 23 motor sizes
• 30% more torque available
• Laser welded screw and motor providing more accurate alignment
• Larger bearings provide increased thrust capacity and longer life
• Hollow shaft concentricity ensures minimum screw runout
• Preload on bearings eliminates axial play
• Standard mounting provisions for encoder feedback

Actuators

SIMO®

PBC Linear has revolutionized traditional machining with the patent pending SIMO (Simultaneous Integral Milling Operation) process. The SIMO process uses synchronized cutters, eliminating built-in extrusion variances by machining all critical edges concurrently, in one pass. This ensures tight tolerances, limited variance, and a remarkably straight and repeatable surface.

SIMO actuators are built on either a low profile or tall base rail with configurable bearing and drive options that can be tailored to exceed performance requirements.

MTB

• Belt Driven
• Long travel lengths
• Fully enclosed aluminum housing
• High acceleration, speeds, and rigidity
• Male and female drive shaft configurations
• Strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant

ML Series

• Lead screw with multi-dovetail guided polymer nut design
• Compact profile, long travel lengths
• Available with single or dual rail blocks for increased load and moment load capacities
• High speed precision and precise repeatability
• Designed to excel in biotech, medical, and small-scale automation that requires a compact design and precise motion

Compact Series

• 300 series stainless steel lead screw with PTFE coating provides reliable linear motion in tight spaces
• Plain bearing or ball bearing
• Lead screw diameter and lead options
• Constant Force Technology nuts or standard fixed nuts
• Motor options: Integrated motor or motor mount setup

PL Series

• Ball or lead screw driven
• Sealed against contamination
• High speed cam roller design creates smooth precision guidance
• Enclosed aluminum housing with Integral-V™ raceway

MUK Series

• Heavy duty actuator providing precision and rigidity
• Incorporates two recirculating ball profile rail guideways
• Single or dual carriage options available
• Compact aluminum profile incorporates t-slots for easy sensor mounting

Simplicity Linear Slides

• Various NEMA motor mount sizes available
• Four pillow block assemblies
• Two steel shafts
• Two aluminum support rails
• Mounting plate
• Hand crank version available

Gliding Surface Technology

Two-piece assemblies equipped with FrelonGOLD® liner create a low friction, maintenance-free, smooth, and quiet linear motion. No metal-to-metal contact.

Uni-Guide®

• Optimal strength
• Drive option: lead screw
• T-slots for ease of installation
• Easy drop in unit—no alignment necessary

Mini-Rail®

• Requires little maintenance
• Dimensionally interchangeable with industry standard sizes
• Compact design, small footprint
• Corrosion-resistant, ideal in harsh environments
• Optional running clearances for misalignments

Integral-V Technology

Integral-V™ runs along a precision machined anodized aluminum rail with high-speed v-wheel cam rollers, eliminating mounting components, and cutting assembly time in half.

IVT is ideal for contaminated environments and high speed/acceleration applications. SIMO® machined for precision qualified rail surfaces, to within 0.002″. Hardened stainless steel races eliminate fasteners and reduce mounting components by 40% Handles loads up to 2,252 lbs.