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Oil-Embedded Sleeve Bearings
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Startup friction causes these bearings to release a thin layer of oil on the bearing’s surface. They are also known as Oilite® bearings.
Nylon bearings resist chemicals better than bronze bearings. They also retain oil better in wet environments.
Note: Dynamic load capacity is the maximum load a bearing can withstand at a given shaft speed. If your application’s load and speed requirements are below the values listed, the bearing will work.
For Housing ID | Lg. | Dynamic Radial Load Capacity | Color | Lubrication | Lubricant | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
For 3/8" Shaft Dia. | ||||||||
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1/2" | 3/8" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | Lubricated | Mineral Oil | -20° to 210° | 0000000 | 000000 |
Light Duty Dry-Running Sleeve Bearings
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Use where high loads and speeds are not required.
MDS-filled nylon bearings create less friction than standard nylon bearings, making them more wear resistant.
Note: Dynamic load capacity is the maximum load a bearing can withstand at a given shaft speed. If your application’s load and speed requirements are below the values listed, the bearing will work.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Housing ID | Lg. | Dynamic Radial Load Capacity | Color | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
Nylon Bearings | ||||||
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For 1/4" Shaft Dia. | ||||||
3/8" | 3/8" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | -10° to 220° | 00000000 | 00000 |
For 5/16" Shaft Dia. | ||||||
1/2" | 3/8" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | -10° to 220° | 000000 | 0000 |
For 3/8" Shaft Dia. | ||||||
1/2" | 3/8" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | -10° to 220° | 00000000 | 000 |
For 1/2" Shaft Dia. | ||||||
5/8" | 3/8" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | -10° to 220° | 00000000 | 000 |
MDS-Filled Nylon Bearings | ||||||
For 5/16" Shaft Dia. | ||||||
1/2" | 3/8" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Black | -40° to 170° | 000000 | 0000 |
Ultra-Low-Friction Dry-Running Sleeve Bearings
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Use these bearings in applications with frequent starts and stops because they operate with very little friction.
Rulon J bearings handle higher operating temperatures than PTFE or thermoplastic-blend bearings.
Note: Dynamic load capacity is the maximum load a bearing can withstand at a given shaft speed. If your application’s load and speed requirements are below the values listed, the bearing will work.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Food Industry Dry-Running Sleeve Bearings
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Made of FDA-listed materials or FDA compliant, these bearings are for use in food applications. They also withstand caustic and washdown environments.
Note: Dynamic load capacity is the maximum load a bearing can withstand at a given shaft speed. If your application’s load and speed requirements are below the values listed, the bearing will work.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Housing ID | Lg. | Dynamic Radial Load Capacity | Color | Temperature Range, °F | Specifications Met | Each | |
Metric UHMW Plastic Bearings | |||||||
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For 9mm Shaft Dia. | |||||||
12mm | 14mm | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | -200° to 180° | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Oil-Embedded Flanged Sleeve Bearings
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Startup friction causes these bearings to release a thin layer of oil on the bearing’s surface. They’re flanged, so they handle loads both parallel and perpendicular to the shaft. They’re also known as Oilite® bearings.
Nylon bearings resist chemicals better than bronze bearings. They also retain oil better in wet environments.
Note: Dynamic load capacity is the maximum load a bearing can withstand at a given shaft speed. If your application’s load and speed requirements are below the values listed, the bearing will work.
For Housing ID | Lg. | Flange OD | Flange Thick. | Dynamic Radial Load Capacity | Dynamic Thrust Load Capacity | Lubrication | Lubricant | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
Nylon Plastic Bearings | ||||||||||
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For 1/4" Shaft Dia. | ||||||||||
3/8" | 3/8" | 1/2" | 1/16" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 28 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Lubricated | Mineral Oil | -20° to 210° | 00000000 | 00000 |
For 3/8" Shaft Dia. | ||||||||||
1/2" | 3/8" | 5/8" | 1/16" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 30 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Lubricated | Mineral Oil | -20° to 210° | 00000000 | 0000 |
For 1/2" Shaft Dia. | ||||||||||
5/8" | 3/8" | 7/8" | 1/8" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 44 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Lubricated | Mineral Oil | -20° to 210° | 00000000 | 0000 |
Light Duty Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings
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Use where high loads and speeds are not required.
MDS-filled nylon bearings create less friction than standard nylon bearings, making them more wear resistant.
Note: Dynamic load capacity is the maximum load a bearing can withstand at a given shaft speed. If your application’s load and speed requirements are below the values listed, the bearing will work.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Housing ID | Lg. | Flange OD | Flange Thick. | Dynamic Radial Load Capacity | Dynamic Thrust Load Capacity | Color | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
Nylon Bearings | |||||||||
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For 1/4" Shaft Dia. | |||||||||
3/8" | 3/8" | 1/2" | 1/16" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 28 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | -20° to 250° | 00000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 3/8" | 9/16" | 1/16" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 33 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | -20° to 250° | 00000000 | 0000 |
For 5/16" Shaft Dia. | |||||||||
7/16" | 3/8" | 9/16" | 3/64" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 29 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | -20° to 250° | 00000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 3/8" | 11/16" | 1/16" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 40 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | -20° to 250° | 00000000 | 0000 |
For 3/8" Shaft Dia. | |||||||||
1/2" | 3/8" | 5/8" | 1/16" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 30 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | -20° to 250° | 00000000 | 000 |
1/2" | 3/8" | 5/8" | 1/8" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 30 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | -20° to 250° | 00000000 | 0000 |
For 1/2" Shaft Dia. | |||||||||
5/8" | 3/8" | 7/8" | 1/16" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 44 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | -20° to 250° | 00000000 | 0000 |
MDS-Filled Nylon Bearings | |||||||||
For 5/16" Shaft Dia. | |||||||||
1/2" | 3/8" | 11/16" | 1/16" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 40 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Black | -40° to 170° | 00000000 | 0000 |
For 3/8" Shaft Dia. | |||||||||
1/2" | 3/8" | 5/8" | 1/8" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 30 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Black | -40° to 170° | 00000000 | 0000 |
Ultra-Low-Friction Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings
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Use these bearings in applications with frequent starts and stops because they operate with very little friction.
Rulon J bearings stand up to higher temperatures than PTFE and thermoplastic-blend bearings.
Note: Dynamic load capacity is the maximum load a bearing can withstand at a given shaft speed. If your application’s load and speed requirements are below the values listed, the bearing will work.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Housing ID | Lg. | Flange OD | Flange Thick. | Dynamic Radial Load Capacity | Dynamic Thrust Load Capacity | Color | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
Rulon J Plastic Bearings | |||||||||
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For 3/16" Shaft Dia. | |||||||||
1/4" | 1/4" | 3/8" | 1/32" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 50 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Gold | -400° to 550° | 00000000 | 000000 |
5/16" | 1/4" | 7/16" | 1/16" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 65 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Gold | -400° to 550° | 0000000 | 0000 |
Self-Aligning Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings
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Compensating for minor shaft misalignment and not requiring lubrication, these sleeve bearings swivel to self-align and are dry running. They don’t need a housing and you can install and replace them without any tools because they’re slip fit. Mount them in injection-molded panels, thin sheet metal, and hard non-ductile material. Made of acetal, they won’t warp or swell when exposed to water, so they’re good for washdown environments.
Note: Dynamic load capacity is the maximum load a bearing can withstand at a given shaft speed. If your application’s load and speed requirements are below the values listed, the bearing will work.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Shaft Diameter | For Housing ID | Length | Flange OD | Flange Thickness | Dynamic Radial Load Capacity | Dynamic Thrust Load Capacity | Misalignment Capability | Color | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
Acetal Plastic Bearings | |||||||||||
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1/4" | 1/2" | 3/8" | 9/16" | 1/32" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 33 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 5° | Black | -40° to 180° | 0000000 | 00000 |
Dry-Running Mounted Sleeve Bearings
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Made from slippery materials, these bearings reduce friction without the oily mess. They are self-aligning to compensate for shaft misalignment.
Acetal bearings do not warp or swell when exposed to water, so they’re often used in washdown environments.
Note: Dynamic load capacity is the maximum load a bearing can withstand at a given shaft speed. If your application’s load and speed requirements are below the values listed, the bearing will work.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Overall | Mounting | |||||||||||
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For Shaft Dia. | Center Ht. | Ht. | Lg. | Wd. | Bearing Wd. | Hole Dia. | Hole Ctr.-to-Ctr. | Dynamic Radial Load Cap. | Temp. Range, °F | Alignment Style | Each | |
Acetal Plastic Bearings with Aluminum Housing | ||||||||||||
1/4" | 3/8" | 3/4" | 1 7/16" | 3/8" | 3/8" | 13/64" | 1 1/8" | 35 lbs. @ 120 rpm | -40° to 180° | Self Aligning | 0000000 | 000000 |