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Overview
- Summary
- PBC Linear is a US-based manufacturer of high-performance linear motion products, including linear bearings, guides, drives, and various linear motion control solutions, with over 40 years of history. The company provides innovative engineering expertise and customized solutions to diverse industries globally, such as automation, robotics, and medical equipment.PBC Linear is a US-based manufacturer of high-performance linear motion products, including linear bearings, guides, drives, and various linear motion control solutions, with over 40 years of history. The company provides innovative engineering expertise and customized solutions to diverse industries globally, such as automation, robotics, and medical equipment.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Simplicity® Self-Lubricating Plain Bearings: A patented product from 1983, featuring a PTFE Frelon® liner for maintenance-free, consistent performance in extreme temperatures (-400F to +400F), high vibration, and caustic chemical environments. Its design with no moving parts reduces the risk of catastrophic failure and eliminates the need for additional lubrication.Simplicity® Self-Lubricating Plain Bearings: A patented product from 1983, featuring a PTFE Frelon® liner for maintenance-free, consistent performance in extreme temperatures (-400F to +400F), high vibration, and caustic chemical environments. Its design with no moving parts reduces the risk of catastrophic failure and eliminates the need for additional lubrication.
- Linear Actuators (ML Series, MTB Series, Compact Series, PL Series): A range of actuators driven by belts, lead screws, and ball screws, including miniature metric ball screw series (6mm, 8mm, and 10mm) launched in 2023. These solutions offer high precision and repeatability, with load capacities up to 83,400 N and stroke lengths up to 6,000 mm.Linear Actuators (ML Series, MTB Series, Compact Series, PL Series): A range of actuators driven by belts, lead screws, and ball screws, including miniature metric ball screw series (6mm, 8mm, and 10mm) launched in 2023. These solutions offer high precision and repeatability, with load capacities up to 83,400 N and stroke lengths up to 6,000 mm.
- Linear Guides (Redi-Rail®, Hevi-Rail®, Uni-Guide™, Mini-Rail, Integral V™ Technology (IVT)): Redi-Rail® features lightweight structural components and high-speed self-lubricated roller bearings, while Hevi-Rail® systems handle heavy loads. Uni-Guide™ and Mini-Rail® are modular gliding systems, and Integral V™ Technology (IVT) is an innovative V-guide system that reduces components and costs.Linear Guides (Redi-Rail®, Hevi-Rail®, Uni-Guide™, Mini-Rail, Integral V™ Technology (IVT)): Redi-Rail® features lightweight structural components and high-speed self-lubricated roller bearings, while Hevi-Rail® systems handle heavy loads. Uni-Guide™ and Mini-Rail® are modular gliding systems, and Integral V™ Technology (IVT) is an innovative V-guide system that reduces components and costs.
- Precision Lead Screws and Ball Screws: Manufactured in-house, these components offer high straightness tolerances of 0.001 inches per foot and positional accuracies of 0.003 inches per foot or better with optional feedback. Various lead options are available, including 1mm, 2mm, 5mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm, 25mm, and 38mm.Precision Lead Screws and Ball Screws: Manufactured in-house, these components offer high straightness tolerances of 0.001 inches per foot and positional accuracies of 0.003 inches per foot or better with optional feedback. Various lead options are available, including 1mm, 2mm, 5mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm, 25mm, and 38mm.
- Linear Shafting: Available in carbon steel, 300/440/420 series stainless steel, and ceramic-coated aluminum, characterized by consistent surface hardness and depth. The company offers inch and metric sizes, standard lengths, cut-to-length options, and custom end machining for diverse applications.Linear Shafting: Available in carbon steel, 300/440/420 series stainless steel, and ceramic-coated aluminum, characterized by consistent surface hardness and depth. The company offers inch and metric sizes, standard lengths, cut-to-length options, and custom end machining for diverse applications.
- SIMO® (Simultaneous Integral Milling Operation) Process: A patent-pending machining process that ensures high precision (±0.025mm tolerance) in aluminum extrusion for linear actuators. This technology eliminates built-in extrusion variances, leading to reduced production time and cost.SIMO® (Simultaneous Integral Milling Operation) Process: A patent-pending machining process that ensures high precision (±0.025mm tolerance) in aluminum extrusion for linear actuators. This technology eliminates built-in extrusion variances, leading to reduced production time and cost.
- Applied Cobotics brand: Features the Cobot Feeder for lights-out collaborative automation, holding Universal Robots+ Partner Certification.Applied Cobotics brand: Features the Cobot Feeder for lights-out collaborative automation, holding Universal Robots+ Partner Certification.
- Core Advantages
- Innovative Patented Technologies and Extensive Product Portfolio: Proprietary technological capabilities, including the invention of Simplicity® self-lubricating bearings and over 15 pending patents. The company secures a differentiated competitive edge through innovative manufacturing processes like the SIMO® process and Integral V™ Technology.Innovative Patented Technologies and Extensive Product Portfolio: Proprietary technological capabilities, including the invention of Simplicity® self-lubricating bearings and over 15 pending patents. The company secures a differentiated competitive edge through innovative manufacturing processes like the SIMO® process and Integral V™ Technology.
- Vertically Integrated Manufacturing and US Production: The ability to design and manufacture products at its 200,000-square-foot facility in Roscoe, Illinois. A 24/7 automated production system (FMS machining centers) ensures short lead times, cost-effectiveness, and stringent quality control.Vertically Integrated Manufacturing and US Production: The ability to design and manufacture products at its 200,000-square-foot facility in Roscoe, Illinois. A 24/7 automated production system (FMS machining centers) ensures short lead times, cost-effectiveness, and stringent quality control.
- Customized Solutions for Diverse Industries and Applications: Flexibility in providing standard catalog products, custom solutions tailored to OEM designs, prototyping, and automation tools. An extensive product lineup and engineering expertise enable the company to meet a wide range of specific customer requirements.Customized Solutions for Diverse Industries and Applications: Flexibility in providing standard catalog products, custom solutions tailored to OEM designs, prototyping, and automation tools. An extensive product lineup and engineering expertise enable the company to meet a wide range of specific customer requirements.
- Superior Engineering Expertise and Customer Support: A specialized team comprising skilled technicians, knowledgeable service personnel, and a multidisciplinary group of trained engineers. The company maintains high customer satisfaction through comprehensive product testing, expert engineering guidance, and customer-focused solutions.Superior Engineering Expertise and Customer Support: A specialized team comprising skilled technicians, knowledgeable service personnel, and a multidisciplinary group of trained engineers. The company maintains high customer satisfaction through comprehensive product testing, expert engineering guidance, and customer-focused solutions.
- Eco-friendly and Low-Maintenance Products: Simplicity® self-lubricating bearings reduce contamination risks and maintenance costs by eliminating the need for additional lubrication, offering an environmental benefit. These solutions provide stable performance in extreme environments, maximizing equipment uptime.Eco-friendly and Low-Maintenance Products: Simplicity® self-lubricating bearings reduce contamination risks and maintenance costs by eliminating the need for additional lubrication, offering an environmental benefit. These solutions provide stable performance in extreme environments, maximizing equipment uptime.
- Global Market Expansion and Robust Distribution Network: Strengthening its global presence by exporting products to over 100 countries. The company continuously expands its distribution network in the European market through its German subsidiary, PBC Linear Europe GmbH, providing localized services to customers.Global Market Expansion and Robust Distribution Network: Strengthening its global presence by exporting products to over 100 countries. The company continuously expands its distribution network in the European market through its German subsidiary, PBC Linear Europe GmbH, providing localized services to customers.
- Target Industries
- High-performance automationHigh-performance automation
- RoboticsRobotics
- Medical equipmentMedical equipment
- Packaging systemsPackaging systems
- Lab automationLab automation
- Electronics manufacturingElectronics manufacturing
- Aerospace and defense industryAerospace and defense industry
- Industrial manufacturingIndustrial manufacturing
- Warehouse automationWarehouse automation
- IoT-capable systemsIoT-capable systems
- Pick-and-place assembliesPick-and-place assemblies
- CNC MachineryCNC Machinery
- Printing and Paper Handling MachineryPrinting and Paper Handling Machinery
- Major Markets
- JapanJapan
- Germany (PBC Linear Europe GmbH subsidiary), Across Europe (with distributors in most countries)Germany (PBC Linear Europe GmbH subsidiary), Across Europe (with distributors in most countries)
- United States (headquarters and main manufacturing facility)United States (headquarters and main manufacturing facility)
- Certifications/Patents
- AS9100C Certification (Quality Management System for aerospace and defense industries)AS9100C Certification (Quality Management System for aerospace and defense industries)
- ISO9001 Certification (Quality Management System)ISO9001 Certification (Quality Management System)
- RoHS 3 2015/863/EU and EU Directive 2017/2102 Compliance (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)RoHS 3 2015/863/EU and EU Directive 2017/2102 Compliance (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
- REACH SVHC Compliance (European chemical regulation)REACH SVHC Compliance (European chemical regulation)
- Over 15 pending patents (demonstrating continuous technological innovation)Over 15 pending patents (demonstrating continuous technological innovation)
- Simplicity® Self-Lubricating Linear Bearing Patent (core technology)Simplicity® Self-Lubricating Linear Bearing Patent (core technology)
- Integral V™ Technology (IVT) Patent (innovative linear guide system)Integral V™ Technology (IVT) Patent (innovative linear guide system)
- SIMO® (Simultaneous Integral Milling Operation) Process and Machine Patent (precision aluminum extrusion process)SIMO® (Simultaneous Integral Milling Operation) Process and Machine Patent (precision aluminum extrusion process)
- Redi-Rail® Patented Accessible Adjustment System and Tamper-Proof Roller Mounting System (linear guide technology)Redi-Rail® Patented Accessible Adjustment System and Tamper-Proof Roller Mounting System (linear guide technology)
- Frelon®-lined Plain Bearing (FrelonGOLD® liner) Patent (key material for self-lubricating bearings)Frelon®-lined Plain Bearing (FrelonGOLD® liner) Patent (key material for self-lubricating bearings)
- Design World's 2022 'Leadership in Engineering Award' in Motion Control Category (recognition of industry leadership)Design World's 2022 'Leadership in Engineering Award' in Motion Control Category (recognition of industry leadership)
- Design World's 2009 'Leadership in Engineering' Award (contribution to motion control field)Design World's 2009 'Leadership in Engineering' Award (contribution to motion control field)
- ML Series Miniature Linear Actuator, Golden Mousetrap Best Product Award Finalist in Motion Control Category (product excellence)ML Series Miniature Linear Actuator, Golden Mousetrap Best Product Award Finalist in Motion Control Category (product excellence)
- FRC (First Robotic Competition) Innovation and Control Award (contribution of Uni-Guide design)FRC (First Robotic Competition) Innovation and Control Award (contribution of Uni-Guide design)
Introduction
Location
6402 E Rockton Rd, Roscoe, IL 61073, USA
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