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    23 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.
    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"7/32"1/4"60 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3006391K61200000
    1/8"7/32"3/8"90 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3006391K7560000
    1/8"1/4"1/8"31 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3006391K1130000
    1/8"1/4"1/4"60 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3006391K1110000
    1/8"1/4"3/8"90 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3006391K1120000
    1/8"1/4"1/2"125 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3006391K6130000
    1/8"3/8"1/4"60 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3006391K6140000
    1/8"3/8"1/2"125 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3006391K7570000
     
    High-Load 863 Iron Copper
    1/8"1/4"1/8"60 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 3002868T310000
    1/8"1/4"1/4"125 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 3002868T320000
    1/8"1/4"3/8"185 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 3002868T330000
     

    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.
    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
    Lubricant
    Additive
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    841 Bearing Bronze
    1/8"3/16"1/4"60 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic OilPTFE
    		-40 to 4601688K31700000
    1/8"3/16"1/2"120 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic OilPTFE
    		-40 to 4601688K3180000
    1/8"1/4"1/8"31 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic OilPTFE
    		-40 to 4601688K3190000
    1/8"1/4"1/4"60 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic OilPTFE
    		-40 to 4601688K3210000
    1/8"1/4"3/8"90 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic OilPTFE
    		-40 to 4601688K3220000
     

    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
    1/8"1/4"1/8"25 lb. @ 120 rpm-50 to 7009368T9500000
    1/8"1/4"1/4"50 lb. @ 120 rpm-50 to 7009368T960000
    1/8"1/4"3/8"75 lb. @ 120 rpm-50 to 7009368T970000
     

    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
    1/8"1/4"1/4"5/16"1/16"125 lb. @ 120 rpm225 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 3002938T72100000
    1/8"1/4"3/8"5/16"1/16"185 lb. @ 120 rpm225 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 3002938T7220000
     

    Press-Fit Drill Bushings

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushings. Press-Fit Drill Bushings.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bushings. Press-Fit Drill Bushings.
    Also known as jig bushings, these drill bushings fit inside fixture plate holes to precisely guide drill bits, counterbores, reamers, and other cutting tools. They improve accuracy so your drilled holes and cuts are consistent from part to part. Known for their versatility, drill bushings are also used as spacers, shims, and machinery bushings.
    Press into place with a manual or hydraulic press. Since these bushings are sized slightly larger than the hole for an extremely tight fit, they’ll stay put permanently. These are ANSI Type P bushings—also known as headless bushings—which means you don’t need to counterbore the hole to mount them flush.
    Don't see the size you need? Additional sizes are available.
    Tolerance
    Each
    OD
    Lg.
    For Drill
    Bit Size, mm
    For Drill Bit Size
    Decimal Equiv.
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    Drill Bushing
    Type
    Material
    Hardness
    1-9
    10-49
    50-Up
    0.126" ID
    3/16"1/4"3.20.126"0.0001" to 0.0004"0.0013" to 0.0016"-0.01" to 0.01"PSteelRockwell C618491A928000000000000000000
     

    Press-Fit Reamer Bushings

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Drill Bushings. Press-Fit Reamer Bushings.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bushings. Press-Fit Reamer Bushings.
    With ID tolerances sized specifically for reamers, these bushings ensure steady and precise hole finishing. Press them into a fixture plate with a manual or hydraulic press for permanent installation. Also known as headless bushings, these ANSI-type P bushings don’t need counterboring to be mounted flush. They are made of hardened, ground steel that holds its shape and resists wear, so they last for many cycles without needing to be replaced.
    Tolerance
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    For Reamer
    Dia.
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    Drill Bushing
    Type
    Material
    Hardness
    Each
    0.126"1/4"1/4"0.126"0.0005" to 0.0008"0.0013" to 0.0016"-0.01" to 0.01"PSteelRockwell C619473N19300000
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