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Ultra-Low-Friction Dry-Running Sleeve Bearings
Use these bearings in applications with frequent starts and stops because they operate with very little friction.
Rulon J bearings create the least amount of friction of any bearing that we offer. They handle heavier loads than PTFE 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. | Dynamic Radial Load Capacity | Color | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
Rulon J Bearings | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For 5/16" Shaft Dia. | ||||||
| 3/8" | 1/4" | 55 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Gold | -400° to 550° | 000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | 1/2" | 115 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Gold | -400° to 550° | 000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 3/8" | 85 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Gold | -400° to 550° | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | 1/2" | 115 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Gold | -400° to 550° | 0000000 | 0000 |
Food Industry Dry-Running Sleeve Bearings
Made of FDA-listed materials or FDA compliant, these bearings are for use in food applications. They also withstand caustic and washdown environments.
Rulon 641 bearings are stronger than UHMW and acetal bearings, and withstand a wider range of temperatures.
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 | |
Rulon 641 Plastic Bearings | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For 5/16" Shaft Dia. | |||||||
| 3/8" | 1/4" | 75 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | -400° to 550° | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | 1/2" | 155 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | -400° to 550° | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 3/8" | 115 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | -400° to 550° | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 1/2" | 155 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | -400° to 550° | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI | 0000000 | 00000 |
Water-Resistant Dry-Running Sleeve Bearings
Good for underwater applications, these bearings won’t swell or warp when wet.
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.
| ID | For Housing ID | Lg. | Dynamic Radial Load Capacity | Color | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
Rulon LR Plastic Bearings | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For 5/16" Shaft Dia. | |||||||
| 0.316" | 3/8" | 1/2" | 155 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Maroon | -400° to 550° | 000000 | 000000 |
| 0.316" | 1/2" | 3/8" | 115 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Maroon | -400° to 550° | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 0.316" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 155 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Maroon | -400° to 550° | 00000000 | 0000 |
Ultra-Low-Friction Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings
Use these bearings in applications with frequent starts and stops because they operate with very little friction.
Rulon J bearings create the least amount of friction of any bearing that we offer. They handle heavier loads than PTFE 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 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For 5/16" Shaft Dia. | |||||||||
| 3/8" | 1/4" | 9/16" | 1/32" | 55 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 70 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Gold | -400° to 550° | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | 1/2" | 9/16" | 1/32" | 115 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 70 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Gold | -400° to 550° | 00000000 | 00000 |
Food Industry Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings
Made of FDA listed materials for use in food applications, these bearings also withstand caustic and washdown environments.
Rulon 641 bearings are stronger than UHMW bearings and withstand a wider range of temperatures.
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 | Specifications Met | Each | |
Rulon 641 Plastic Bearings | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For 5/16" Shaft Dia. | ||||||||||
| 3/8" | 1/4" | 9/16" | 1/32" | 75 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 95 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | -400° to 550° | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | 1/2" | 9/16" | 1/32" | 155 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 95 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | -400° to 550° | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI | 00000000 | 00000 |
Multipurpose Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings
Reinforced with polyester fabric, these plastic bearings have load and speed capabilities comparable to metal bearings. Bearings resist corrosion in outdoor and saltwater 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 | Color | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
Polyester Fabric-Reinforced PTFE Plastic Bearings | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For 5/16" Shaft Dia. | |||||||||
| 9/16" | 1/2" | 11/16" | 1/16" | 390 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 330 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Blue | -40° to 150° | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 3/4" | 7/8" | 1/8" | 590 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 470 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Blue | -40° to 150° | 0000000 | 00000 |
Water-Resistant Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings
Good for underwater applications, these bearings won’t swell or warp when wet.
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 LR Plastic Bearings | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For 5/16" Shaft Dia. | |||||||||
| 3/8" | 1/4" | 9/16" | 1/32" | 75 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 95 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Maroon | -400° to 550° | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | 1/2" | 9/16" | 1/32" | 155 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 95 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Maroon | -400° to 550° | 00000000 | 00000 |
Press-Fit Drill Bushings
Mount flush with jig plates for precise drilling. These bushings can also be used as spacers, shims, and machinery bushings.
Don't see the size you need? Additional sizes are available.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Tolerance | Each | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OD | Lg. | For Drill Bit Size | ID | OD | Lg. | Drill Bushing Type | Material | Hardness | 1-5 | 6-11 | 12-Up | |
0.316" ID | ||||||||||||
| 1/2" | 5/16" | O | 0.0001" to 0.0005" | 0.0014" to 0.0017" | -0.01" to 0.01" | P | Steel | Rockwell C61 | 000000000 | 00000 | 00000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 3/8" | O | 0.0001" to 0.0005" | 0.0014" to 0.0017" | -0.015" to 0.015" | P | Steel | Rockwell C61 | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | 1/2" | O | 0.0001" to 0.0005" | 0.0014" to 0.0017" | -0.015" to 0.015" | P | Steel | Rockwell C61 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | 3/4" | O | 0.0001" to 0.0005" | 0.0014" to 0.0017" | -0.015" to 0.015" | P | Steel | Rockwell C61 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 1" | O | 0.0001" to 0.0005" | 0.0014" to 0.0017" | -0.015" to 0.015" | P | Steel | Rockwell C61 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 1 3/8" | O | 0.0001" to 0.0005" | 0.0014" to 0.0017" | -0.01" to 0.01" | P | Steel | Rockwell C61 | 000000000 | 00000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | 1 3/4" | O | 0.0001" to 0.0005" | 0.0014" to 0.0017" | -0.01" to 0.01" | P | Steel | Rockwell C61 | 000000000 | 00000 | 00000 | 0000 |
| 9/16" | 1/2" | O | 0.0001" to 0.0005" | 0.0014" to 0.0017" | -0.01" to 0.01" | P | Steel | Rockwell C61 | 000000000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| 5/8" | 5/16" | O | 0.0001" to 0.0005" | 0.0014" to 0.0017" | -0.01" to 0.01" | P | Steel | Rockwell C61 | 000000000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| 5/8" | 3/8" | O | 0.0001" to 0.0005" | 0.0014" to 0.0017" | -0.01" to 0.01" | P | Steel | Rockwell C61 | 000000000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| 5/8" | 1/2" | O | 0.0001" to 0.0005" | 0.0014" to 0.0017" | -0.01" to 0.01" | P | Steel | Rockwell C61 | 000000000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| 5/8" | 5/8" | O | 0.0001" to 0.0005" | 0.0014" to 0.0017" | -0.01" to 0.01" | P | Steel | Rockwell C61 | 000000000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| 5/8" | 1 3/8" | O | 0.0001" to 0.0005" | 0.0014" to 0.0017" | -0.01" to 0.01" | P | Steel | Rockwell C61 | 000000000 | 00000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 1/2" | O | 0.0001" to 0.0005" | 0.0015" to 0.0018" | -0.01" to 0.01" | P | Steel | Rockwell C61 | 000000000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 3/4" | O | 0.0001" to 0.0005" | 0.0015" to 0.0018" | -0.01" to 0.01" | P | Steel | Rockwell C61 | 000000000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 1" | O | 0.0001" to 0.0005" | 0.0015" to 0.0018" | -0.01" to 0.01" | P | Steel | Rockwell C61 | 000000000 | 00000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 2 1/8" | O | 0.0001" to 0.0005" | 0.0015" to 0.0018" | -0.01" to 0.01" | P | Steel | Rockwell C61 | 000000000 | 00000 | 00000 | 00000 |
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.
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.
Locking 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.
For additional sizes, see Made-to-Order Removable Drill Bushings.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Head | Tolerance | Each | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OD | Lg. | For Drill Bit Size | OD | Thick. | Lock Screw/Bushing Ctr.-to-Ctr. | ID | OD | Lg. | Drill Bushing Type | Material | 1-5 | 6-11 | 12-Up | |
0.316" ID | ||||||||||||||
| 1/2" | 1/2" | O | 51/64" | 1/4" | 5/8" | 0.0001" to 0.0005" | -0.0002" to 0" | -0.015" to 0.015" | SF | Steel | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
| For Bushing OD | ID | OD | Lg. | ID Tolerance | For Drill Bushing Type | Material | Hardness | Sleeve ANSI Number | Each | |
| 1/2" | 1/2" | 3/4" | 1/2" | 0.0002" to 0.0005" | SF | Steel | Rockwell C61 | L-48-8 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 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" | SF | Steel | Rockwell C61 | 00000000 | 000000 |