Selection Criteria of Linear Motion Systems: P.O.S.T.L.U.D.E.S.

Round shaft and bearings offer linear motion solutions for many medical applications, any place linear adjustment is needed:  patient handling (surgical tables, chair lifts, etc.), scan heads, ceiling tracks for moveable lights, instrument adjustments, just to name a few.

Every day at PBC Linear, we are inspired by the phone inquiries we receive from valued customers. Including how to set-up, align, finish, preload, install, and utilize the Hevi-Rail heavy duty bearings and profiles in automation and lift system applications.

Redi-Rail is a versatile product and can be mounted to utilize either the radial load capacity or the axial load capacity. A load applied in the Y direction makes use of the radial load capacity. The Z direction applies force in the axial loading condition.

Linear motion applications are often found to have not only radial loads but also axial load requirements. For these applications, single or double row angular contact bearings are often used. 

Hevi-Rail Bearings have several performance characteristics that make it ideal for heavy-use cases. Some of these properties include low coefficient of friction, high load ratings, and the ability to easily roll in and out of the rail.

The Roadshow offers customers that hands-on experience, all within clients’ friendly confines. Attendees may interact with a wide range of components and mechatronic samples, while engaging in a meaningful dialogue with PBC representatives.

Shipping containers face a constant struggle to optimize storage space and accessibility within a confined area. Organization of stored material is also important for accurate inventory and streamlined loading/unloading.

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Simplicity bearings can be machined and modified in the field. If machining the I.D., be sure that more running clearance is needed! This is NOT a solution for binding! First check: Shaft alignment, Cantilever limitations, Shaft deflection

Hevi-Rail bearings are heavy duty roller bearings that provide extremely high load capacities for material handling and other applications. In particular, the HVBEA series bearings provide a good way to deal with axial clearances in the system.

Its time to hang up the gloves and combat environmental issues with a PBC linear motion guidance solution. What are the best practices for environmental conditions, operating temperatures, and humidity levels?

Feather Shaft & Feather Rail are aluminum alloy base materials with a hard coat to which weld splatter, paints, and other contaminants will not stick, offering a light weight alternative to steel shafting and support rail assemblies.

Hevi-Rail® has been providing years of linear motion success within the toughest environments. This original heavy-duty roller bearing system has repeatably proven itself in foundries, construction sites, drilling applications, and heavy duty lifting.

The efficiency of a lead screw refers to how well a screw converts rotary energy (torque) into linear motion. Leadscrew efficiency is a pure calculated value, and empirical testing is the best method to determine performance.

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