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    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.
    High-Load 863 Iron Copper—Iron makes these bearings harder, stronger, and more resistant to sudden starts and stops than 841 bearing bronze. However, they operate at slower speeds. The increased iron content makes these bearings appear silver.
    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
    1/8"3/8"1/4"60 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
    1/8"3/8"1/2"125 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    1/4"3/8"1/4"125 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    1/4"3/8"5/16"155 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    1/4"3/8"3/8"185 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    1/4"3/8"1/2"250 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    1/4"3/8"5/8"310 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    1/4"3/8"3/4"370 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    1/4"3/8"7/8"430 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    1/4"3/8"1"500 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    5/16"3/8"1/4"155 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    5/16"3/8"3/8"230 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    5/16"3/8"1/2"310 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    5/16"3/8"5/8"390 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    5/16"3/8"3/4"460 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    5/16"3/8"1"620 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
     
    High-Load 863 Iron Copper
    1/4"3/8"1/4"250 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 3000000000000
    1/4"3/8"3/8"370 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 3000000000000
    1/4"3/8"1/2"500 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 3000000000000
    1/4"3/8"5/8"620 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 30000000000000
    1/4"3/8"7/8"870 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 30000000000000
    1/4"3/8"1"1,000 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 30000000000000
    5/16"3/8"1/4"270 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 30000000000000
    5/16"3/8"3/8"410 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 30000000000000
    5/16"3/8"1/2"550 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 30000000000000
    5/16"3/8"5/8"690 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 30000000000000
    5/16"3/8"3/4"830 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 30000000000000
    5/16"3/8"1"1,100 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 30000000000000
     

    Dry-Running Metal-Reinforced Plastic Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sleeve Bearings. Dry-Running Metal-Reinforced Plastic Sleeve Bearings.
    Combine slippery plastic with the strength of metal. The PTFE core is naturally slippery, so you’ll never have to add lubricant. These bearings also keep your workspace clean with no lubricant to drip or flake and attract dust. Compared to all-metal bearings, they are lighter.
    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.
    Bronze-Backed PTFE with Steel Shell—A good all-around, economical choice. Although these bearings are stronger than aluminum, they can only be used in dry environments where corrosion is not a concern.
    PTFE with Aluminum Shell—A lightweight upgrade from our steel shell. These bearings also offer good corrosion resistance similar to stainless steel but aren’t as strong.
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    For Housing
    ID
    Lg.
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Bronze-Backed PTFE with Steel Shell
    5/16"3/8"3/8"600 lb. @ 120 rpm-320 to 5300000000000000
     
    PTFE with Aluminum Shell
    1/4"3/8"1/2"310 lb. @ 120 rpm-400 to 4000000000000000
     

    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.
    High-Load 863 Iron Copper—Iron makes these bearings harder, stronger, and more resistant to sudden starts and stops than 841 bearing bronze. However, they operate at slower speeds. The increased iron content makes these bearings appear silver.
    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
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    High-Load 863 Iron Copper
    1/4"3/8"1/4"1/2"1/16"250 lb. @ 120 rpm320 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 30000000000000
    1/4"3/8"3/8"1/2"1/16"370 lb. @ 120 rpm320 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 3000000000000
    1/4"3/8"1/2"1/2"1/16"500 lb. @ 120 rpm320 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 3000000000000
    1/4"3/8"3/4"1/2"1/16"750 lb. @ 120 rpm320 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 30000000000000
     

    Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flanged Sleeve Bearings. Dry-Running Flanged 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.
    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.
    High-Load Moisture-Resistant Rulon LR—Won’t swell in wet or humid places, similar to acetal, but can support higher loads. These bearings also operate smoothly from cryogenic to oven-like temperatures.
    Ultra-Low-Friction Rulon J—These bearings glide effortlessly for applications with frequent starts and stops, such as conveyor systems.
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    For Housing
    ID
    Lg.
    Flange
    OD
    Flange
    Thk.
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Dynamic Thrust Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    High-Load Moisture-Resistant Rulon LR
    1/4"3/8"3/8"1/2"1/16"90 lb. @ 120 rpm90 lb. @ 120 rpmMaroon-400 to 5500000000000000
    1/4"3/8"1/2"1/2"1/16"125 lb. @ 120 rpm90 lb. @ 120 rpmMaroon-400 to 550000000000000
    5/16"3/8"1/4"9/16"1/32"75 lb. @ 120 rpm95 lb. @ 120 rpmMaroon-400 to 5500000000000000
    5/16"3/8"1/2"9/16"1/32"155 lb. @ 120 rpm95 lb. @ 120 rpmMaroon-400 to 5500000000000000
     
    Ultra-Low-Friction Rulon J
    1/4"3/8"3/8"1/2"1/16"70 lb. @ 120 rpm70 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 55000000000000
    1/4"3/8"1/2"1/2"1/16"90 lb. @ 120 rpm70 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 55000000000000
    5/16"3/8"1/4"9/16"1/32"55 lb. @ 120 rpm70 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 5500000000000000
    5/16"3/8"1/2"9/16"1/32"115 lb. @ 120 rpm70 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 5500000000000000
     

    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.
    High-Load Moisture-Resistant Rulon LR—Won’t swell in wet or humid places, similar to acetal, but can support higher loads. These bearings also operate smoothly from cryogenic to oven-like temperatures.
    Ultra-Low-Friction Rulon J—These bearings glide effortlessly for applications with frequent starts and stops, such as conveyor systems.
    Each
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    For Housing
    ID
    Lg.
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    1-24
    25-99
    100-Up
    High-Load Moisture-Resistant Rulon LR
    1/4"3/8"1/4"60 lb. @ 120 rpmMaroon-400 to 55000000000000000000000000
    1/4"3/8"3/8"90 lb. @ 120 rpmMaroon-400 to 55000000000000000000000
    1/4"3/8"1/2"125 lb. @ 120 rpmMaroon-400 to 55000000000000000000000
    5/16"3/8"1/2"155 lb. @ 120 rpmMaroon-400 to 550000000000000000000000
     
    Ultra-Low-Friction Rulon J
    1/4"3/8"1/4"46 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 5500000000000000000000
    1/4"3/8"3/8"70 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 5500000000000000000000
    1/4"3/8"1/2"90 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 5500000000000000000000
    5/16"3/8"1/4"55 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 5500000000000000000000
    5/16"3/8"1/2"115 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 550000000000000000000000
     

    Dry-Running Metal-Reinforced Plastic Flanged Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flanged Sleeve Bearings. Dry-Running Metal-Reinforced Plastic Flanged Sleeve Bearings.
    Combine slippery plastic with the strength of metal. The PTFE core is naturally slippery, so you’ll never have to add lubricant. These bearings also keep your workspace clean with no lubricant to drip or flake and attract dust. Compared to all-metal bearings, they are lighter.
    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.
    PTFE with Aluminum Shell—Made of a lightweight shell with corrosion resistance similar to stainless steel and a slippery PTFE inner sleeve.
    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
    PTFE with Aluminum Shell
    1/4"3/8"1/2"1/2"1/16"310 lb. @ 120 rpm185 lb. @ 120 rpm-400 to 40000000000000000
     

    Oil-Embedded Sleeve Bearings for Food and Beverage

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sleeve Bearings. Oil-Embedded Sleeve Bearings for Food and Beverage.
    These lead-free bearings are infused with a food-grade oil that is odorless, colorless, tasteless, and safe for unintended contact with food. They’re often used in food and beverage processing, packing, and handling equipment. All are made from porous metal and saturated with oil to reduce maintenance and downtime. If you need a bearing rated for contact with food, consider dry-running sleeve bearings for food and beverage. 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.
    High-Load 863 Iron Copper—Iron makes these bearings harder, stronger, and more resistant to sudden starts and stops than 841 bearing bronze. However, they operate at slower speeds. The increased iron content makes these bearings appear silver.
    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
    Specs. Met
    Each
    841 Bearing Bronze
    1/4"3/8"1/4"125 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-75 to 300FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3570000000000000
    1/4"3/8"3/8"185 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-75 to 300FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.357000000000000
     
    High-Load 863 Iron Copper
    1/4"3/8"1/4"250 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-75 to 300FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.357000000000000
    1/4"3/8"3/8"370 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-75 to 300FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.357000000000000
     

    Dry-Running Sleeve Bearings for Food and Beverage

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sleeve Bearings. Dry-Running Sleeve Bearings for Food and Beverage.
    Made of plastics permitted by the US FDA for contact with food, these bearings won’t release harmful, smelly, and distasteful impurities into your food or beverage production line. These self-lubricating plastics eliminate the need for oil, resulting in less maintenance and improved hygiene. You’ll find them inside food-processing equipment such as mixers, conveyors, and fillers.
    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.
    Ultra-Low-Friction Rulon 641—Get effortless motion with strength surpassing UHMW polyethylene. Rulon 641 bearings can also operate from cryogenic to oven-like temperatures.
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    For Housing
    ID
    Lg.
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Ultra-Low-Friction Rulon 641
    1/4"3/8"1/4"60 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-400 to 550FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI0000000000000
    1/4"3/8"3/8"90 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-400 to 550FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI000000000000
    1/4"3/8"1/2"125 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-400 to 550FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI00000000000
    5/16"3/8"1/4"75 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-400 to 550FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI000000000000
    5/16"3/8"1/2"155 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-400 to 550FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI000000000000
     

    Oil-Embedded Flanged Sleeve Bearings for Food and Beverage

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flanged Sleeve Bearings. Oil-Embedded Flanged Sleeve Bearings for Food and Beverage.
    These lead-free bearings are infused with a food-grade oil that is odorless, colorless, tasteless, and safe for incidental contact with food. They’re often used in food and beverage processing, packing, and handling equipment. All are made from porous metal and saturated with oil to reduce maintenance and downtime. If you need a bearing rated for direct contact with food, consider dry-running flanged sleeve bearings for food and beverage. 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.
    High-Load 863 Iron Copper—Iron makes these bearings harder, stronger, and more resistant to sudden starts and stops than 841 bearing bronze. However, they operate at slower speeds. The increased iron content makes these bearings appear silver.
    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
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Specs. Met
    Each
    High-Load 863 Iron Copper
    1/4"3/8"1/4"1/2"1/16"250 lb. @ 120 rpm320 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-75 to 300FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.357000000000000
    1/4"3/8"3/8"1/2"1/16"370 lb. @ 120 rpm320 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-75 to 300FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.35700000000000
    1/4"3/8"1/2"1/2"1/16"500 lb. @ 120 rpm320 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-75 to 300FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.35700000000000
    1/4"3/8"3/4"1/2"1/16"750 lb. @ 120 rpm320 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-75 to 300FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.35700000000000
     

    Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings for Food and Beverage

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flanged Sleeve Bearings. Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings for Food and Beverage.
    Made of plastics permitted by the US FDA for contact with food, these bearings won’t release harmful, smelly, and distasteful impurities into your food or beverage production line. These self-lubricating plastics eliminate the need for oil, resulting in less maintenance and improved hygiene. You’ll find them inside food-processing equipment such as mixers, conveyors, and fillers.
    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.
    Ultra-Low-Friction Rulon 641—Get effortless motion with strength surpassing UHMW polyethylene. Rulon 641 bearings can also operate from cryogenic to oven-like temperatures.
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    For Housing
    ID
    Lg.
    Flange
    OD
    Flange
    Thk.
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Dynamic Thrust Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Ultra-Low-Friction Rulon 641
    1/4"3/8"1/2"1/2"1/16"125 lb. @ 120 rpm90 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-400 to 550FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI0000000000000
     
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