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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.

    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.
    Extreme-Load Heat-Treated Iron Copper—Our strongest oil-embedded sleeve bearings. They’re heat treated to form a uniform internal grain that makes them stronger than 863 iron copper. As a result, they’re often used to support extreme loads in earth-moving equipment and railroad applications. The increased iron content makes these bearings appear silver.
    Mineral Oil Base—Mineral oil consistently lubricates at most temperatures but doesn’t last as long as synthetic oil.
    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 1/8"1 1/4"1 1/2"3,350 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
    1 1/8"1 3/8"1/2"1,100 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    1 1/8"1 3/8"3/4"1,650 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    1 1/8"1 3/8"1"2,250 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    1 1/8"1 3/8"1 1/4"2,800 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    1 1/8"1 3/8"1 1/2"3,350 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    1 1/8"1 3/8"1 3/4"3,900 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
    1 1/8"1 3/8"2"4,500 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
    1 1/8"1 3/8"2 1/2"5,600 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
    1 1/8"1 3/8"3"6,750 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
    1 1/8"1 3/8"4"9,000 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 30000000000000000
    1 1/8"1 1/2"1"2,250 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
    1 1/8"1 1/2"1 1/2"3,350 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
    1 1/8"1 1/2"2"4,500 lb. @ 30 rpmMineral Oil10 to 2200000000000000
    1 1/8"1 1/2"2 1/2"5,600 lb. @ 30 rpmMineral Oil10 to 2200000000000000
     
    Extreme-Load Heat-Treated Iron Copper
    1 1/8"1 1/4"1"9,000 lb. @ 30 rpmMineral Oil10 to 350000000000000
    1 1/8"1 3/8"1"9,000 lb. @ 30 rpmMineral Oil10 to 350000000000000
     

    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.
    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.
    Flange
    OD
    Flange
    Thk.
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Dynamic Thrust Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Base Oil
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    841 Bearing Bronze
    1 1/8"1 3/8"3/4"1 3/4"1/8"1,650 lb. @ 30 rpm2,800 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 30000000000000000
    1 1/8"1 3/8"1 1/4"1 3/4"1/8"2,800 lb. @ 30 rpm2,800 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
     

    Vibration-Damping Oil-Embedded Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sleeve Bearings. Vibration-Damping Oil-Embedded Sleeve Bearings.
    These bearings quiet equipment by absorbing vibration. The rubber layer on the inside of these bearings flexes to align the shaft and reduce rattling. The bronze core is made from porous metal and saturated with oil to reduce maintenance and downtime. They’re used in compressors, engine mounts, and other vibrating equipment that suddenly starts and stops.
    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 with 304 Stainless Steel Shell—The choice for most wet locations. These bearings won't corrode after washdowns and can stand up to most detergents and oil.
    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
    Cushion
    Material
    Base Oil
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    841 Bearing Bronze with 304 Stainless Steel Shell
    1 1/8"1 5/8"1 1/2"670 lb. @ 30 rpmSilicone Rubber
    Synthetic Oil-35 to 30000000000000000
     

    Light Duty Oil-Embedded Mounted Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Mounted Bearings. Light Duty Oil-Embedded Mounted Sleeve Bearings.
    With a two-piece housing made from thin pressed metal, these bearings are a cost-effective option when extreme precision isn't necessary. Less stable than bearings with forged, one-piece housings, they're good for hand-cranked systems, gravity feed conveyor rollers, and other low-speed applications. Made from porous, oil-saturated bronze, they release their own lubrication on startup, reducing the need for frequent relubrication.
    With no moving parts, sleeve bearings stand up to dusty, dirty environments better than ball or roller bearings. However, with more friction generated, they're less effective at high speeds.
    Steel Housing—Best for dry environments as moisture will cause them to rust.
    Misalignment Capability—Bearings compensate for as much shaft misalignment as the degree listed. This extends the life of the bearing and protects against wear if shafts are slightly askew.
    Overall
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    Ctr.
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Misalignment
    Capability
    Each
    841 Bearing Bronze Bearing with Steel Housing
    1 1/8"1 3/32"4 5/8"1 1/2"3,350 lb. @ 30 rpmNot Rated0000000000000
     
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