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    11 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.

    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.
    Mineral Oil Base—Mineral oil consistently lubricates at most temperatures but doesn’t last as long as synthetic oil.
    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.
    For Housing
    ID
    Lg.
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Base Oil
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    841 Bearing Bronze
    1 3/4"1 15/16"1 1/4"4,350 lb. @ 30 rpmMineral Oil10 to 2200000000000000
    1 3/4"1 15/16"1 1/2"5,250 lb. @ 30 rpmMineral Oil10 to 220000000000000
    1 3/4"2 1/8"1/2"1,750 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    1 3/4"2 1/8"1 1/2"5,250 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
    1 3/4"2 1/8"2"7,000 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
    1 3/4"2 1/8"2 1/2"8,750 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
     

    High-Temperature Graphite-Lubricated Flanged Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flanged Sleeve Bearings. High-Temperature Graphite-Lubricated Flanged Sleeve Bearings.
    Made of a graphite and metal alloy, these bearings stay slippery at high temperatures where oil burns off and other bearings fail. With no need for refills, they require little to no maintenance. You’ll find them in pumps, propellers, and mixers that spin near steam or inside ovens. However, graphite may eventually flake off, dropping flecks and leaving smudges. If you need a spic-and-span space, consider dry-running bearings made of slippery plastic instead. 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.
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    For Housing
    ID
    Lg.
    Flange
    OD
    Flange
    Thk.
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Dynamic Thrust Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    841 Bearing Bronze
    1 3/4"2 1/4"2 1/2"3"1/4"7,000 lb. @ 30 rpm7,450 lb. @ 30 rpm-50 to 7000000000000000
     

    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.
    For Housing
    ID
    Lg.
    Flange
    OD
    Flange
    Thk.
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Dynamic Thrust Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Base Oil
    Lubricant
    Additive
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    841 Bearing Bronze
    1 3/4"2 1/4"2 1/2"3"1/4"8,750 lb. @ 30 rpm9,300 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic OilPTFE
    		-140 to 46000000000000000
     

    High-Temperature Graphite-Lubricated Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sleeve Bearings. High-Temperature Graphite-Lubricated Sleeve Bearings.
    Made of a graphite and metal alloy, these bearings stay slippery at high temperatures where oil burns off and other bearings fail. With no need for refills, they require little to no maintenance. You’ll find them in pumps, propellers, and mixers that spin near steam or inside ovens. However, graphite may eventually flake off, dropping flecks and leaving smudges. If you need a spic-and-span space, consider dry-running bearings made of slippery plastic instead. 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.
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    For Housing
    ID
    Lg.
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    841 Bearing Bronze
    1 3/4"2"1 1/2"4,200 lb. @ 30 rpm-50 to 70000000000000000
    1 3/4"2"2"5,600 lb. @ 30 rpm-50 to 7000000000000000
    1 3/4"2"3"8,400 lb. @ 30 rpm-50 to 7000000000000000
     
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