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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.

    Lubricant

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    Performance

    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., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Base Oil
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    841 Bearing Bronze
    8148195 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
    81412290 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    81416390 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    81420490 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    91410270 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    91416440 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    10148245 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    101410310 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    101414430 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    101416490 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    101425770 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
     
    High-Load 863 Iron Copper
    8148350 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 300000000000000
    101416700 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 300000000000000
     

    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.
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Bronze-Backed PTFE with Steel Shell
    12148500 lb. @ 120 rpm-320 to 530000000000000
    121415930 lb. @ 120 rpm-320 to 53000000000000
    1214201,250 lb. @ 120 rpm-320 to 53000000000000
    1214251,550 lb. @ 120 rpm-320 to 53000000000000
     

    Ultra-Low-Friction Oil-Embedded Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sleeve Bearings. Ultra-Low-Friction Oil-Embedded 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.
    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., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Base Oil
    Lubricant
    Additive
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    841 Bearing Bronze
    8148195 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic OilPTFE
    		-60 to 300ASTM B4380000000000000
    101410300 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic OilPTFE
    		-60 to 300ASTM B438000000000000
     
    High-Load 863 Iron Copper
    101410430 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic OilPTFE
    		-60 to 300—000000000000
    101416700 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic OilPTFE
    		-60 to 300—000000000000
     

    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., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Base Oil
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Specs. Met
    Each
    841 Bearing Bronze
    101410310 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-75 to 300FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.35700000000000000
    101416490 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-75 to 300FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3570000000000000
     
    High-Load 863 Iron Copper
    101410430 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-75 to 300FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3570, ASTM B439000000000000
     
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