PBC Linear, headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, US, has introduced stainless steel pillow blocks for their Simplicity linear bearing product lines. Designed to ensure long-lasting linear and rotary performance in corrosive, wash-down, clean-room and food processing applications, the stainless steel pillow blocks can be integrated into an array of applications. The pillow blocks incorporate PBC Linear’s Simplicity technology bonded onto 300 series stainless steel. The Simplicity Frelon J liner provides smooth, quiet and nearly frictionless motion and is immune to most acids, caustic chemicals, salt water and de-ionized water. Their ability to operate at high temperatures, up to 240C, without lubrication makes them suitable candidates for autoclaves, ovens, and steam washdown applications. Even in severe cold (-240C), they have the ability to move heavy loads without catastrophic failure and lubrication.