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About PBC Linear About PBC Linear PBC Linear specializes in providing innovative linear motion products and services for demanding applications. With over 40 years of experience, we’ve been at the forefront of the linear motion industry, beginning with our patented self-lubricating plain linear bearing, which offers a reliable alternative to traditional linear ball bearings. This pioneering product tackled common issues like bearing failure and laid the groundwork for our ongoing innovation. Today, we offer a wide array of solutions, including precision-engineered linear bearings and rails, advanced linear actuators, perfectly cut linear shafts, and unique innovations such as the SIMO® extrusion process. Operating from our sprawling manufacturing facility 90 miles west of Chicago in the U.S., PBC Linear is committed to delivering state-of-the-art products, proudly celebrating four decades of engineering excellence and customer satisfaction. A leader in the engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of a wide range of linear motion products, along with custom engineering services. Our core line of linear components includes bearings, shafting, rail assemblies, and cam roller sliders. Building on this strong foundation, we have created a sophisticated family of products that includes lead screws, ball screws, various-sized driven actuators, cartesian robotics, and multi-axis mechatronics assemblies. The story of PBC Linear began over 40 years ago with an innovative and patented solution in bearing design, the Frelon®-lined plain bearing. That successful bearing design is now part of a larger family of products related to linear motion technologies, with many of them manufactured at our headquarters in Roscoe, Illinois, USA. Dedicated engineers at PBC Linear can work with industry professionals to produce prototypes, pilots, and small production runs, helping to bring customer ideas to market. PBC Linear specializes in providing innovative linear motion products and services for demanding applications. With over 40 years of experience, we’ve been at the forefront of the linear motion industry, beginning with our patented self-lubricating plain linear bearing, which offers a reliable alternative to traditional linear ball bearings. This pioneering product tackled common issues like bearing failure and laid the groundwork for our ongoing innovation.Today, we offer a wide array of solutions, including precision-engineered linear bearings and rails, advanced linear actuators, perfectly cut linear shafts, and unique innovations such as the SIMO® extrusion process. Operating from our sprawling manufacturing facility 90 miles west of Chicago in the U.S., PBC Linear is committed to delivering state-of-the-art products, proudly celebrating four decades of engineering excellence and customer satisfaction. PBC Linear provides innovative solutions through the development and manufacturing of linear motion components, mechanical sub-assemblies, and customized systems to meet customers’ application and product needs. Since 1985, when the Simplicity® plain bearing was introduced, PBC Linear has been providing this ready-to-ship maintenance-free linear bearing and other components from their central location in the Midwest. From best-in-class components to complete mechatronic systems, PBC Linear designs game changing linear motion solutions. Quality products and engineering support from PBC Linear can streamline your assemblies, improve performance, and cut overall costs, giving you the competitive advantage. PBC Linear specializes in providing innovative linear motion products and services for demanding applications. With over 40 years of experience, we’ve been at the forefront of the linear motion industry, beginning with our patented self-lubricating plain linear bearing, which offers a reliable alternative to traditional linear ball bearings. This pioneering product tackled common issues like bearing failure and laid the groundwork for our ongoing innovation.Today, we offer a wide array of solutions, including precision-engineered linear bearings and rails, advanced linear actuators, perfectly cut linear shafts, and unique innovations such as the SIMO® extrusion process. Operating from our sprawling manufacturing facility 90 miles west of Chicago in the U.S., PBC Linear is committed to delivering state-of-the-art products, proudly celebrating four decades of engineering excellence and customer satisfaction. PBC Linear provides innovative solutions through the development and manufacturing of linear motion components, mechanical sub-assemblies, and customized systems to meet customers’ application and product needs. Since 1985, when the Simplicity® plain bearing was introduced, PBC Linear has been providing this ready-to-ship maintenance-free linear bearing and other components from their central location in the Midwest. From best-in-class components to complete mechatronic systems, PBC Linear designs game changing linear motion solutions. Quality products and engineering support from PBC Linear can streamline your assemblies, improve performance, and cut overall costs, giving you the competitive advantage.