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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.
    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.
    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 1/4"1 7/16"1 1/2"3,750 lb. @ 30 rpmMineral Oil10 to 2200000000000000
    1 1/4"1 7/16"1 3/4"4,350 lb. @ 30 rpmMineral Oil10 to 220000000000000
    1 1/4"1 7/16"2"5,000 lb. @ 30 rpmMineral Oil10 to 220000000000000
     
    High-Load 863 Iron Copper
    1 1/4"1 1/2"3/4"3,300 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 300000000000000
    1 1/4"1 1/2"1"4,450 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 30000000000000
    1 1/4"1 1/2"1 1/4"5,550 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 30000000000000
    1 1/4"1 1/2"1 1/2"6,650 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 30000000000000
    1 1/4"1 1/2"2"8,900 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 3000000000000000
    1 1/4"1 1/2"2 1/2"11,100 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 3000000000000000
    1 1/4"1 1/2"3"13,350 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 3000000000000000
    1 1/4"1 1/2"4"17,800 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 30000000000000000
     

    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 1/4"1 1/2"1/2"1 11/16"1/8"2,200 lb. @ 30 rpm2,650 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 3000000000000000
    1 1/4"1 1/2"3/4"1 11/16"1/8"3,300 lb. @ 30 rpm2,650 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 300000000000000
     

    Dry-Running Metal-Reinforced Plastic Flanged Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flanged Sleeve Bearings. Dry-Running Metal-Reinforced Plastic Flanged Sleeve Bearings.
    Combine slippery plastic with the strength of metal. The PTFE core is naturally slippery, so you’ll never have to add lubricant. These bearings also keep your workspace clean with no lubricant to drip or flake and attract dust. Compared to all-metal bearings, they are lighter.
    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.
    PTFE with Aluminum Shell—Made of a lightweight shell with corrosion resistance similar to stainless steel and a slippery PTFE inner sleeve.
    For Shaft
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    For Housing
    ID
    Lg.
    Flange
    OD
    Flange
    Thk.
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Dynamic Thrust Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    PTFE with Aluminum Shell
    1 1/4"1 1/2"2"1 3/4"1/8"5,050 lb. @ 30 rpm1,700 lb. @ 30 rpm-400 to 40000000000000000
     

    Easy-Install Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flanged Sleeve Bearings. Easy-Install Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings.
    A gap running along the length of these bearings allows you to quickly squeeze them into a housing—no tools required. Made of naturally slippery plastic, there’s no need to add messy oil that could drip and attract dust.
    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.
    Nylon—The most popular choice, nylon is wear resistant yet economical. Keep in mind, though, that it will swell and weaken when exposed to moisture.
    For Shaft
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    For Housing
    ID
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    Flange
    OD
    Flange
    Thk.
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Dynamic Thrust Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Nylon
    1 1/4"1 11/32"1 19/64"1 7/8"3/64"480 lb. @ 10 rpm460 lb. @ 10 rpmWhite0 to 200000000000000
     

    Dry-Running Metal-Reinforced Plastic Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sleeve Bearings. Dry-Running Metal-Reinforced Plastic Sleeve Bearings.
    Combine slippery plastic with the strength of metal. The PTFE core is naturally slippery, so you’ll never have to add lubricant. These bearings also keep your workspace clean with no lubricant to drip or flake and attract dust. Compared to all-metal bearings, they are lighter.
    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.
    PTFE with Aluminum Shell—A lightweight upgrade from our steel shell. These bearings also offer good corrosion resistance similar to stainless steel but aren’t as strong.
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    For Housing
    ID
    Lg.
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    PTFE with Aluminum Shell
    1 1/4"1 1/2"2"5,050 lb. @ 30 rpm-400 to 40000000000000000
     
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