GLIDING SURFACE TECHNOLOGY

PBC Linear’s Gliding Surface Technology (GST) takes their proven Simplicity® system and integrates it into an assortment of different linear slides and guides. Using their patented self-lubricating liner, FrelonGOLD®, PBC Linear has designed several products that are ideal for almost any linear motion application: packaging, industrial, medical, food processing, automotive, and many more.

With fewer moving parts, GST provides protection against catastrophic failure, unplanned downtime, and lost profits. Since the products also require no added grtease or oil, GST excels in medical, food-processing, and other clean-room environments. Where rolling element products cannot hold up, GST succeeds by providing long lasting products that can carry heaver loads at faster speeds. Shock vibration, extreme heat and cold, contaminants and grime do not interfere with GST supplying smooth, quiet and effective linear motion.

The Low Profile Mini-Rail is composed of low cost polymer slider with molded stainless steel thread inserts and anodized aluminum rails. In addition to usual applications for inexpensive, smooth operating, low profile, slides and rails, LPM is ideal in harsh environments with operating temperatures between -35C and 65C (-30F to 150F). LPM is also applicable where lubricants, fuels, dyes, or weak acids are present—making LPM an economical solution for low-profile linear motion in a wide variety of industries.

Key features:

• Low cost, lightweight solutions for low precision applications
• Maximum slide velocity of 10 m/s
• Low profile for small spaces
• New double rail track
• Industry interchangeable

Outfitted with proven Simplicity® self-lubricating technology, PBC Linear’s Square Bearings enjoy the same long-lasting benefits as their linear bearing cousins. Square Bearings provide a high load and speed capacity allowing for use in a wide variety of applications. They are also extremely durable. Shock vibration, extreme heat or cold, and contamination DO NOT effect the performance of these bearings.

Essential for maintaining radial integrity while still providing effective linear motion, Square Bearings come in a variety of sizes and can be mounted in any orientation. Running along a single square shaft eliminates costly components and provides a low wear rate—making PBC Lienar’s Square Bearings an economical and long-lasting linear motion solution.

Key features:

• Runs on a single, square shaft eliminating costly components
• Maintains radial integrity and can eliminate the need for parallel shafting
• Can be mounted in any orientation
• Housings are aluminum alloy with a standard anodized finish
• Utilizes standard bearing plugs
• Adjustable to maintain tight running clearances, contingent upon shafting
• Bearing plugs are easily replaced
  
  

PBC Linear’s Mini-Rail ™ consists of an aluminum carriage with Simplicity™ FrelonGOLD® self-lubricating liners and precision manufactured rails with reference edge available in ceramic coated or clear anodized aluminum to provide smooth and effective linear motion.

Mini-Rail’s™ simple, but effective two-piece design allows for fast installation. The product requires no sealing, tolerates high temperature (-240C to +240 C), and will not catastrophically fail! The Mini-Rail™'s small size is ideal for confined spaces and is an economical alternative to and fully interchangeable with conventional miniature linear guides.

Precision Series: Ceramic coated rails and carriages are corrosion resistant. FrelonGold® self-lubricating liner delivers the best overall performance, the highest loads, the best wear life, and speeds. Most precise running clearance for medium precision applications.

Compensated Precision Series: Offers the same quality long-lasting linear motionas Precision Series (above) except with additional clearance provided to tolerate misalignment.

Key features:

• Handles harsh environments
• Long life and corrosion resistant
• Tolerates shock loads
• Guides are available from stock in five sizes: 7, 9, 12, 15 and 20mm with lengths up to 3600mm

PBC Linear’s MS and LS system takes the proven Mini-Rail technology and adds a lead screw (LS) or motor drive (MS). The LS and MS systems offer corrosion resistance, and virtually no added grease or oil—providing a perfect environment for medical, food processing, and clean room applications.

LS SERIES additional features:

• Three (3) leads available: 1.27 mm (Ø.Ø5Ø in.), 4.75 mm (Ø.187 in.), and 9.52 mm (Ø.375 in.)
• Optional hand brake and screw knob
• Industry standard interchangeability with miniature profile rails
• Self-lubricating polyacetal, anti-backlash nut

MS SERIES:

• Three (3) leads available: Ø.61 mm (Ø.Ø24 in.), 2.44 mm (Ø.Ø96 in.), and 9.75 mm (Ø.384 in.)
• High torque stepper motor (NEMA 17)
• Polymer anti-backlash nut

Based on proven Simplicity® technology, the Uni-Guide product offers a new class of slide that saves time and money during installation and maintenance. Using its elegant two-piece design (carriage & rail), the Uni-Guide is lightweight, easy to install, and uses the self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® bearing material to provide smooth and quiet linear motion in environments ranging from extremely harsh to clean dependant.

Other Features

• Handles harsh environments
• Stock Delivery
• Long continuous lengths, up to 10 feet
• Integrate your own drive or specify a factory built Uni-Guide System (see below)

Backed by PBC Linear’s patented FrelonGOLD liner, the Uni-Guide excels in a wide variety of industries including: assembly, packaging, automotive, food processing, semi-conducter, medical, and manufacturing.

The Uni-Guide also comes in a motor driven system for a wide variety of different customizable options. From adding a simple ball or lead screw system to installing a motor drive and controller for efficient plug and play linear motion, the Uni-Guide system provides a plethora of different options for the end user.  

Options

• Hand Brake & Crank
• Motor Mount
• Vise Block
• End Block
• Ratchet Pin
• Pin Lock Clamp
• Bellows

Additional applications include clean rooms, automotive component manufacturing in a high contamination environment, medium accuracy automated drill applications, printing and imaging equipment, welding equipment, material handling equipment, vending machines and medicine dispensing, and machining systems to be used for metal, wood, plastic, or stone cutting.