PBC Linear
EST. 1983  /  ROSCOE, IL  /  +1.815.389.5600
Free EconoGlide Sample

Test the bearing
that never needs
lubrication.

EconoGlide self-lubricating linear bearings run cleaner, quieter, and longer than recirculating ball technology — with no grease, no maintenance schedule, and no downtime. Request a free cut-to-length sample sized to your application.

0g
Lubrication required
10M+cyc
Tested service life
48hr
Sample turnaround
ISO 9001  ·  Made in USA  ·  40+ years engineering motion

Request your sample

Tell us about your application. We'll ship a sample matched to your load and stroke.

Confirmation in 60 seconds. Email lands the moment you submit.
Sample ships within 2 business days. Stocked sizes go same-day.
No sales calls unless you ask. Engineering follow-up only.

Why engineers spec EconoGlide

Built around a self-lubricating polymer running surface on hard-anodized aluminum — engineered for the punishing duty cycles where ball technology fails first.

/ 01

Zero maintenance

No grease fittings, no relube intervals. Eliminate a recurring line item from your service plan.

/ 02

Quiet running

Polymer-on-metal contact eliminates the recirculating-ball noise signature. Ideal for medical and lab environments.

/ 03

Wash-down ready

Corrosion-resistant components handle food-grade cleaning protocols without seal failure or contamination risk.

/ 04

Drop-in compatible

Mounting geometry matches industry-standard profile rail. Swap in without redesigning your carriage.

Spec sheet

What's in your sample box.

PBC Linear EconoGlide self-lubricating bearing
EconoGlide® self-lubricating bearing
Bearing technology
Self-lubricating polymerNo grease, no relube
Rail material
Hard-anodized aluminumCorrosion-resistant, wash-down ready
Service life
10M+Cycles tested
Lead time
Same dayStocked sizes

Engineered specifications

Verified performance across the duty cycles that matter — load, speed, temperature, and life.

Bearing technologySelf-lubricating polymer composite
Rail materialHard-anodized 6061 aluminum
Static load capacityUp to [VERIFY] lbf
Max linear speedUp to [VERIFY] in/sec
Operating temperature[VERIFY] °F to [VERIFY] °F
Coefficient of friction[VERIFY] (μ, dry)
Available stroke lengthsCut to length, up to [VERIFY] in
Lead timeStocked sizes ship same day

Common applications

  • Pick-and-place automation
  • Cartoning & case packers
  • Lab-automation gantries
  • Food-processing transfer systems
  • Inspection & vision-system slides
  • Clean-room handling equipment
From the field
We replaced ball-rail on three packaging lines and pulled lubrication out of our PM schedule entirely. After [VERIFY] cycles, no measurable wear.
[Customer Name], Senior Mechanical Engineer  /  [Company, Industry]
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What happens next

From form submit to sample on your bench — predictable, fast, and human.

/ STEP 01

You tell us about your axis

Load, travel, application. The form takes 30 seconds.

/ STEP 02

An engineer sizes the sample

We match a stocked size to your duty — or flag a custom before we ship, if your application calls for one.

/ STEP 03

It lands on your bench

Stocked sizes ship same business day. You test. We follow up only if you want us to.

Will I get a sales call?
Only if you ask. We confirm fit, ship the sample, and send technical follow-up. Anything more is your call.
What if I need a custom size or end-machining?
That's the norm, not the exception. Tell us what you're trying to do — application engineering will scope and quote it.
How fast does the sample ship?
Stocked sizes ship same business day. Custom sizes typically ship within 2–3 business days.

Stop greasing rails.
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