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    51 Products

    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
    5/16"3/8"1/4"75 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-400 to 550FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI6371K12000000
    5/16"3/8"1/2"155 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-400 to 550FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI6371K1300000
    5/16"1/2"3/8"115 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-400 to 550FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI6371K1500000
    5/16"1/2"1/2"155 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-400 to 550FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI6371K1600000
     

    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 Ultra-Chemical-Resistant Polyester Fabric-Reinforced PTFE—Woven polyester resin reinforces these PTFE bearings to support loads and speeds comparable to metal bearings. Similar to other PTFE options, they are unaffected by the harsh fluids that other plastics can't handle, including all strong acids and bases.
    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 Ultra-Chemical-Resistant Polyester Fabric-Reinforced PTFE
    5/16"9/16"1/2"11/16"1/16"390 lb. @ 120 rpm330 lb. @ 120 rpmBlue-40 to 1501523N18000000
    5/16"5/8"3/4"7/8"1/8"590 lb. @ 120 rpm470 lb. @ 120 rpmBlue-40 to 1501523N1900000
     
    High-Load Moisture-Resistant Rulon LR
    5/16"3/8"1/4"9/16"1/32"75 lb. @ 120 rpm95 lb. @ 120 rpmMaroon-400 to 5506362K20500000
    5/16"3/8"1/2"9/16"1/32"155 lb. @ 120 rpm95 lb. @ 120 rpmMaroon-400 to 5506362K20600000
     
    Ultra-Low-Friction Rulon J
    5/16"3/8"1/4"9/16"1/32"55 lb. @ 120 rpm70 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 5506377K10500000
    5/16"3/8"1/2"9/16"1/32"115 lb. @ 120 rpm70 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 5506377K10600000
     

    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
    5/16"3/8"1/2"155 lb. @ 120 rpmMaroon-400 to 5506362K6000000000000000000
    5/16"1/2"3/8"115 lb. @ 120 rpmMaroon-400 to 5506362K232000000000000
    5/16"1/2"1/2"155 lb. @ 120 rpmMaroon-400 to 5506362K233000000000000
     
    Ultra-Low-Friction Rulon J
    5/16"3/8"1/4"55 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 5506377K500000000000000
    5/16"3/8"1/2"115 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 5506377K6000000000000000
    5/16"1/2"3/8"85 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 5506377K44000000000000
    5/16"1/2"1/2"115 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 5506377K27000000000000
     

    Press-Fit Drill Bushings with Head

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushings. Press-Fit Drill Bushings with Head.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Press-Fit Drill Bushings with Head.
    Image of Specification. Shown in Countersunk Hole. Front orientation. CrossSection view. Drill Bushings. Press-Fit Drill Bushings with Head.
    Image of Specification. Shown in Standard Hole. Front orientation. CrossSection view. Drill Bushings. Press-Fit Drill Bushings with Head.

    Shown in

    Countersunk

    Hole

    Shown in

    Standard Hole

    A flanged head on these bushings acts as a stop, so they won’t press through your jig even under extreme drilling pressure. They’re ANSI Type H bushings, also known as headed bushings. The head adds support and protects the jig from damage caused by heavy use, so they’re often used in jigs made of thin or soft materials. These bushings guide your drill bit, reamer, or other cutting bit to create accurate, consistent holes from one workpiece to the next. They’re also used as spacers, shims, and machinery bushings. Made of hardened, ground steel, they hold their shape and resist wear, so they last for many cycles without needing to be replaced.
    To install, fit the bushing into a hole in your jig. In a standard hole, the head will sit above the jig plate; to mount flush, install in a countersunk hole. A chamfered edge on the bottom of the bushing helps center the bushing in the hole. Once it’s centered, press the bushing into place with a hydraulic or lever press.
    Don't see the size you need? Additional sizes are available.
    Head
    Tolerance
    Each
    OD
    Lg.
    For Drill
    Bit Size
    For Drill Bit Size
    Decimal Equiv.
    OD
    Thk.
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    Drill Bushing
    Type
    Material
    Hardness
    1-5
    6-11
    12-Up
    0.316" ID
    9/16"5/8"O0.316"11/16"3/32"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.01" to 0.01"HSteel
    		Rockwell C618492A548000000000000000
     

    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
    For Drill Bit Size
    Decimal Equiv.
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    Drill Bushing
    Type
    Material
    Hardness
    1-9
    10-49
    50-Up
    0.316" ID
    1/2"5/16"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.01" to 0.01"PSteel
    		Rockwell C6198042A037000000000000000
    1/2"3/8"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.015" to 0.015"PSteel
    		Rockwell C618491A788000000000000
    1/2"1/2"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.015" to 0.015"PSteel
    		Rockwell C618491A188000000000000
    1/2"3/4"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.015" to 0.015"PSteel
    		Rockwell C618491A149000000000000
    1/2"1"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.015" to 0.015"PSteel
    		Rockwell C618491A2080000000000000
    1/2"1 3/8"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.01" to 0.01"PSteel
    		Rockwell C6198042A0380000000000000
    1/2"1 3/4"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.01" to 0.01"PSteel
    		Rockwell C6198042A03900000000000000
    9/16"1/2"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.01" to 0.01"PSteel
    		Rockwell C6198042A041000000000000
    5/8"5/16"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.01" to 0.01"PSteel
    		Rockwell C6198042A044000000000000
    5/8"3/8"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.01" to 0.01"PSteel
    		Rockwell C6198042A045000000000000
    5/8"1/2"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.01" to 0.01"PSteel
    		Rockwell C6198042A046000000000000
    5/8"5/8"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.01" to 0.01"PSteel
    		Rockwell C6198042A047000000000000
    5/8"1 3/8"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.01" to 0.01"PSteel
    		Rockwell C6198042A0510000000000000
    3/4"1/2"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0015" to 0.0018"-0.01" to 0.01"PSteel
    		Rockwell C6198042A055000000000000
    3/4"3/4"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0015" to 0.0018"-0.01" to 0.01"PSteel
    		Rockwell C6198042A057000000000000
    3/4"1"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0015" to 0.0018"-0.01" to 0.01"PSteel
    		Rockwell C6198042A0580000000000000
    3/4"2 1/8"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0015" to 0.0018"-0.01" to 0.01"PSteel
    		Rockwell C6198042A062000000000000000
     

    Removable Drill Bushings for Thin Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushings. Removable Drill Bushings for Thin Metal.
    Unlike most bushings, these won’t buckle the material or distort the hole when installed in thin-gauge aluminum and steel fixture plates. They’re held in place by a lock ring (sold separately), so they’re easy to remove and reuse. Also known as jig bushings, they accurately guide drill bits, counterbores, reamers, and other cutting tools. Use them to make sure your drilled holes and cuts are consistent from part to part.
    Tolerance
    Thread
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    For Drill
    Bit Size
    ID
    OD
    For Material
    Thk.
    Size
    Lg.
    Direction
    Material
    Hardness
    Each
    0.316"1/2"1/2"O0.0001" to 0.0015"0.003" to 0.005"1/64" to 3/8"1/2"-20
    		1/4"Left Hand
    		1144 Carbon Steel
    		Rockwell C598509A641000000
    Drill Bushing Lock Rings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bushing Lock Rings. Removable Drill Bushings for Thin Metal.
    For Bushing
    OD
    For Material
    Thk.
    OD
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    1/2"1/64" to 1/8"9/16"3/8"Aluminum
    		8509A52400000
    1/2"1/64" to 1/8"5/8"3/8"Aluminum
    		8509A320000
    1/2"9/64" to 3/16"9/16"5/16"Aluminum
    		8509A5350000
    1/2"9/64" to 3/16"5/8"5/16"Aluminum
    		8509A5290000
    1/2"13/64" to 3/8"9/16"3/16"Aluminum
    		8509A5460000
    1/2"13/64" to 3/8"5/8"3/16"Aluminum
    		8509A5410000

    Drill Bushings for Plastic

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushings. Drill Bushings for Plastic.
    Serrations line the sides of these bushings to keep them from spinning while you drill. Also known as jig bushings, they’re pressed or molded into plastic tooling to guide drill bits, counterbores, and reamers. They help you create consistent, accurate holes from part to part.
    Also Available: Other sizes. Please select 3378A999 and specify ID, OD, and length.
    Tolerance
    OD
    Lg.
    For Drill
    Bit Size
    For Drill Bit Size
    Decimal Equiv.
    ID
    OD
    Drill Bushing
    Type
    Material
    Hardness
    Each
    0.316" ID
    1/2"1/2"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.01" to 0.025"SGTool Steel
    		Rockwell C613378A86500000
     

    Drill Bushings for Soft Metal and Wood

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushings. Drill Bushings for Soft Metal and Wood.
    Serrations on these bushings dig into wood, aluminum, and other soft metals to keep them from spinning while you drill. Also known as jig bushings, they fit inside fixture plates to guide drill bits, counterbores, and reamers. They improve accuracy so that your drilled holes and cuts are consistent from part to part.
    Also Available: Other sizes. Please select 3377A999 and specify ID, OD, and length.
    Tolerance
    OD
    Lg.
    For Drill
    Bit Size
    For Drill Bit Size
    Decimal Equiv.
    ID
    OD
    Drill Bushing
    Type
    Material
    Hardness
    Each
    0.316" ID
    1/2"1/2"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"-0.0002" to 0"SP1144 Carbon Steel
    		Rockwell C613377A256000000
     

    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.
    For
    Reamer
    Tolerance
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Gauge
    Size
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    Drill Bushing
    Type
    Material
    Hardness
    Each
    0.316"1/2"1/2"0.316"O0.0006" to 0.001"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.01" to 0.01"PSteel
    		Rockwell C619473N32500000

    Removable Drill Bushings

    Image of System. Front orientation. CrossSection view. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushings. Removable Drill Bushings.
    Image of System. Front orientation. CrossSection view. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushings. Removable Drill Bushings.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bushings. Removable Drill Bushings.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushings. Removable Drill Bushings.
    Replace worn bushings and quickly change IDs without needing to repeatedly use a lever press. Instead of pressing bushings in and out of your jig fixture, which can cause damage, these bushings slide in and out of sleeves (sold separately). By swapping in a bushing with a different ID, you can change the size of your bit and still use the same hole in your fixture. All are made to tight dimensional tolerances for consistent, accurate results, even as you change them in and out. They're also known as slip-fixed and renewable bushings.
    Choose a sleeve with a length that matches the length of your bushing. To prevent bushings from spinning inside the sleeve as you drill, pair a standard sleeve with a lock screw, or use a locking sleeve. For faster placement in and removal from sleeves, use a handle.
    Head
    Tolerance
    Each
    OD
    Lg.
    For Drill
    Bit Size
    For Drill Bit Size
    Decimal Equiv.
    OD
    Thk.
    Lock Screw/Bushing
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    Drill Bushing
    Type
    Material
    Hardness
    1-5
    6-11
    12-Up
    0.316" ID
    1/2"1/2"O0.316"51/64"1/4"5/8"0.0001" to 0.0005"-0.0002" to 0"-0.015" to 0.015"SFSteel
    		Rockwell C618493A045000000000000000000
     
    Accessories for Bushings
    Drill Bushing Lock Screws
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bushing Lock Screws. Removable Drill Bushings, Slotted Drive.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bushing Lock Screws. Removable Drill Bushings, Hex Drive.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Removable Drill Bushings.

    Slotted Drive

    Hex Drive

    Lock screws thread into a hole in your jig. The head of the screw fits into a notch on the bushing's head, which keeps the bushing from spinning.
    Shoulder
    For Bushing OD
    Thread
    Size
    Head
    OD
    Overall
    Lg.
    Head-to-Shoulder
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Hex
    Size
    For Drill
    Bushing Type
    Material
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Slotted Drive
    5/16", 1/2", 3/4"5/16"-18
    		5/8"5/8"1/4"0.138"3/8"—SFSteel
    		108496A13000000
     
    Hex Drive
    5/16", 1/2", 3/4"5/16"-18
    		5/8"5/8"1/4"0.138"3/8"3/16"SFSteel
    		108496A3100000
     
    Drill Bushing Sleeves
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bushing Sleeves. Removable Drill Bushings.
    For Bushing
    OD
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    ID Tolerance
    For Drill
    Bushing Type
    Material
    Hardness
    Sleeve
    ANSI No.
    Each
    1/2"1/2"3/4"1/2"0.0002" to 0.0005"SFSteel
    		Rockwell C61L-48-83556N15700000
    Drill Bushing Lock Sleeves
    Image of System. Front orientation. CrossSection view. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushing Lock Sleeves. Removable Drill Bushings.
    Image of Product. Smooth. Front orientation. Drill Bushing Lock Sleeves. Removable Drill Bushings, Smooth.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Drill Bushing Lock Sleeves. Removable Drill Bushings.

    Smooth

    Lock sleeves act as a sleeve and lock screw at the same time. They have a raised flange that fits into the notch on the bushing's head, keeping the bushing in place.
    Smooth—Smooth sleeves are slightly oversized for a snug fit. They’re usually installed in metal tooling—press them into place with a manual or hydraulic press.
    Smooth
    For Bushing
    OD
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    Head
    Dia.
    Flange
    Distance
    ID Tolerance
    For Drill
    Bushing Type
    Material
    Hardness
    Each
    1/2"1/2"3/4"47/64"13/16"1/2"0.0002" to 0.0005"SFSteel
    		Rockwell C6131425A22000000

    Strong-Hold Drill Bushings for Plastic

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushings. Strong-Hold Drill Bushings for Plastic.
    Designed to grip slippery plastic, the knurls on these bushings keep them from spinning while you drill. Their hold is stronger than serrated bushings, so they can withstand more force. Press or mold into plastic tooling to guide your drill bit and create accurate, consistent holes.
    Also Available: Other sizes. Please select 3379A999 and specify ID, OD, and length.
    Tolerance
    OD
    Lg.
    For Drill
    Bit Size
    For Drill Bit Size
    Decimal Equiv.
    ID
    OD
    Drill Bushing
    Type
    Material
    Hardness
    Each
    0.316" ID
    1/2"1/2"O0.316"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.01" to 0.025"DGTool Steel
    		Rockwell C613379A36500000
     
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