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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.
    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
    3/16"1/4"1/4"90 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
    3/16"1/4"3/8"140 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    3/16"1/4"1/2"185 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    3/16"1/4"5/8"230 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
     
    High-Load 863 Iron Copper
    3/16"1/4"1/4"185 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 30000000000000
    3/16"1/4"3/8"280 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 30000000000000
    3/16"1/4"1/2"370 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 30000000000000
    3/16"1/4"5/8"460 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 30000000000000
     

    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
    1/8"1/4"1/4"5/16"1/16"60 lb. @ 120 rpm125 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
    1/8"1/4"3/8"5/16"1/16"90 lb. @ 120 rpm125 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
     

    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
    1/8"1/4"1/4"31 lb. @ 120 rpmMaroon-400 to 55000000000000000000000000
    1/8"1/4"3/8"46 lb. @ 120 rpmMaroon-400 to 55000000000000000000000
    3/16"1/4"1/4"46 lb. @ 120 rpmMaroon-400 to 5500000000000000000000
    3/16"1/4"1/2"90 lb. @ 120 rpmMaroon-400 to 55000000000000000000000
     
    Ultra-Low-Friction Rulon J
    1/8"1/4"1/4"23 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 5500000000000000000000
    1/8"1/4"3/8"35 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 5500000000000000000000
    3/16"1/4"1/4"35 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 5500000000000000000000
    3/16"1/4"1/2"70 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 55000000000000000000000
     

    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
    1/8"1/4"1/4"31 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-400 to 550FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI000000000000
    1/8"1/4"3/8"46 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-400 to 550FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI00000000000
    3/16"1/4"1/4"46 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-400 to 550FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI00000000000
    3/16"1/4"1/2"90 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-400 to 550FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI00000000000
     

    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 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 Moisture-Resistant Rulon LR
    3/16"1/4"1/4"3/8"1/32"46 lb. @ 120 rpm70 lb. @ 120 rpmMaroon-400 to 55000000000000000
     
    Ultra-Low-Friction Rulon J
    3/16"1/4"1/4"3/8"1/32"35 lb. @ 120 rpm50 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 5500000000000000
    3/16"1/4"1/2"3/8"1/32"70 lb. @ 120 rpm50 lb. @ 120 rpmGold-400 to 5500000000000000
     
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