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    7 Products
    About Sleeve Bearings
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    Choose a sleeve bearing that matches your load and speed requirements and that's right for your environment.

    Dry-Running Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sleeve Bearings. Dry-Running Sleeve Bearings.
    Made of naturally slippery plastic so you’ll never have to add lubricant. They’re ideal for clean environments where you need to prevent oil drips or graphite flakes. Compared to metal bearings, they are lighter and will never rust.
    With no moving parts, sleeve bearings are the simplest way to support the load of a rotating shaft while reducing friction. Also known as plain bearings.
    Nylon—The most popular choice, nylon is wear resistant yet economical. Keep in mind, though, that it will swell and weaken when exposed to moisture.
    Each
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    1-24
    25-99
    100-Up
    Nylon
    222918110 lb. @ 60 rpmOff-White-10 to 220000000000000000000000000
     

    Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sleeve Bearings. Sleeve Bearings.
    These bearings don’t come with a lubricant, so you can select the oil that meets the needs of your application. You’ll need to refill the oil, so make sure the bearing is located where you can access it. All are fabricated and inspected in the U.S.
    With no moving parts, sleeve bearings are the simplest way to support the load of a rotating shaft while reducing friction. Also known as plain bearings.
    High-Load 932 Bearing Bronze—These bearings are strong enough for sudden starts and stops, plus they resist wear and tear. They are cast from an alloy of leaded tin bronze for uniform rigidity and strength. Also known as 660 leaded bronze bearings.
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    High-Load 932 Bearing Bronze
    2229223,000 lb. @ 60 rpm-350 to 450000000000000
     

    Oil-Embedded Flanged Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flanged Sleeve Bearings. Oil-Embedded Flanged Sleeve Bearings.
    Install and forget these self-lubricating bearings. All are made from porous metal and saturated with oil to reduce maintenance and downtime. A good all-around choice, they are used in everything from palm-sized fans in electronics to tire-sized pulleys. Although these bearings will work in most conditions, oil may drip away if temperatures get too high. Consider a graphite-lubricated bearing for higher temperatures or places where you can’t afford the mess. All are fabricated, lubricated, and inspected in the U.S.
    Flanged sleeve bearings combine a sleeve and thrust bearing in one. The flange supports thrust loads and prevents the bearing from being pushed out of place. The sleeve is the simplest way to support the load of a rotating shaft while reducing friction. Also known as plain bearings.
    841 Bearing Bronze—A classic choice for a starter pick. Also known as SAE 841 bearings.
    Synthetic Oil Base—A high-quality lubricant makes all the difference. Synthetic oil is less sensitive to temperature changes than mineral oil, so it won't get runny and leak away at higher temperatures.
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Flange
    OD, mm
    Flange
    Thk., mm
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Dynamic Thrust Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Base Oil
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    841 Bearing Bronze
    222922363.51,500 lb. @ 60 rpm1,950 lb. @ 60 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
     

    Oil-Embedded Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sleeve Bearings. Oil-Embedded Sleeve Bearings.
    Install and forget these self-lubricating bearings. All are made from porous metal and saturated with oil to reduce maintenance and downtime. A good all-around choice, they are used in everything from palm-sized fans in electronics to tire-sized pulleys. Although these bearings will work in most conditions, oil may drip away if temperatures get too high. Consider a graphite-lubricated bearing for higher temperatures or places where you can’t afford the mess. All are fabricated, lubricated, and inspected in the U.S.
    With no moving parts, sleeve bearings are the simplest way to support the load of a rotating shaft while reducing friction. Also known as plain bearings.
    841 Bearing Bronze—A classic choice for a starter pick. Also known as SAE 841 bearings.
    Synthetic Oil Base—A high-quality lubricant makes all the difference. Synthetic oil is less sensitive to temperature changes than mineral oil, so it won't get runny and leak away at higher temperatures.
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Base Oil
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    841 Bearing Bronze
    2229181,200 lb. @ 60 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    2229221,500 lb. @ 60 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 30000000000000
    2229352,350 lb. @ 60 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
     

    Ultra-Low-Friction Oil-Embedded Flanged Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flanged Sleeve Bearings. Ultra-Low-Friction Oil-Embedded Flanged Sleeve Bearings.
    Our slipperiest metal bearings, these are ideal for machinery with frequent starts and stops, such as conveyors. With nonstick PTFE particles added to the oil, they reduce friction to minimize wear and heat, so equipment runs more efficiently and lasts longer. All are fabricated, lubricated, and inspected in the U.S.
    Flanged sleeve bearings combine a sleeve and thrust bearing in one. The flange supports thrust loads and prevents the bearing from being pushed out of place. The sleeve is the simplest way to support the load of a rotating shaft while reducing friction. Also known as plain bearings.
    841 Bearing Bronze—A classic choice for a starter pick. Also known as SAE 841 bearings.
    Synthetic Oil Base—A high-quality lubricant makes all the difference. Synthetic oil is less sensitive to temperature changes than mineral oil, so it won't get runny and leak away at higher temperatures.
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Flange
    OD, mm
    Flange
    Thk., mm
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Dynamic Thrust Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Base Oil
    Lubricant
    Additive
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    841 Bearing Bronze
    222922363.51,450 lb. @ 60 rpm1,950 lb. @ 60 rpmSynthetic OilPTFE
    		-60 to 300ASTM B43800000000000000
     
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