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

Hardened.
Ground.
Ready.

PBC Linear shafting is hardened, precision-ground, and cut to length so it drops directly into your linear-bushing system. No regrinding, no straightening, no surprises on receipt. Request a free sample sized to your bushing.

[VERIFY]HRC
Surface hardness
±[VERIFY]in/ft
Straightness (Class L)
48hr
Sample turnaround
ISO 9001  ·  Made in USA  ·  Custom cut + machined

Request your sample

Tell us your bushing size and travel — we'll cut a sample to match.

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 PBC shafting

Surface-hardened, precision-ground, straightened, and finished to spec — ready to install the moment it lands on your bench.

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Surface-hardened

Induction-hardened to [VERIFY] HRC at depth, with a soft core for shock tolerance and machinability.

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Precision-ground

Tight diameter tolerance and superior surface finish — minimizes wear on your bushings and cuts noise.

/ 03

Class L & LL grades

Choose the straightness grade your application demands without paying for tolerance you don't need.

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Cut + machined to print

End-cuts, threads, drilled-and-tapped features, retaining-ring grooves — done in-house before it ships.

Spec sheet

What's in your sample box.

PBC Linear precision shafting samples
Hardened & ground linear shafting, cut to length
Material
1060 carbon / 440C stainlessOther materials available
Diameter range
[VERIFY] inInch and metric sizes
Hardness
[VERIFY] HRCInduction-hardened, soft-core
Straightness
±[VERIFY] in / ftClass L & LL grades

Engineered specifications

Verified performance across hardness, straightness, and finish.

Material1060 carbon / 440C stainless
Diameter range[VERIFY] in (inch & metric)
Surface hardness[VERIFY] HRC
Hardness depth[VERIFY] in min effective case
Straightness (Class L)±[VERIFY] in / ft
Straightness (Class LL)±[VERIFY] in / ft
Surface finish[VERIFY] μin Ra max
Lead timeStocked sizes ship same day

Common applications

  • Linear motion stages
  • Industrial automation rails
  • Pick-and-place actuators
  • Packaging-line guides
  • Material handling slides
  • Custom OEM machinery
From the field
The shafts came in straight, on size, and end-machined exactly to print — we put them straight on the assembly line without rework.
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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 regrinding
your shafting.

Request a free PBC Linear shafting sample cut to your size — or download the catalog.

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