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Ultra-Thin Ball Bearings
These bearings have twice as many contact points as angular-contact ball bearings. Fit onto large-diameter hollow shafts to run air and hydraulic lines, electrical wiring, and other components through moving parts in assemblies such as index and rotary tables, packaging equipment, and robotics.
Open bearings dissipate heat more efficiently than shielded bearings.
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Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | Moment Load Cap., ft.-lbs. | |||||||||||||
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For Shaft Dia. | For Housing ID | Wd. | Dynamic | Static | Dynamic | Static | Dynamic | Static | Max. Speed, rpm | Lubrication | Contact Angle | Temp. Range, °F | ABEC Rating | Each | |
Steel Ring | |||||||||||||||
Open | |||||||||||||||
3" | 3 1/2" | 1/4" | 640 | 990 | 1,000 | 2,450 | 65 | 130 | 800 | Required | 30° | -60° to 250° | ABEC-1F | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Tapered-Roller Bearings
Found anywhere from machine tool spindles to conveyor rollers, these bearings have a two-piece design that allows for adjustment.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | |||||||||||
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For Shaft Dia. | For Housing ID | Wd. | Bearing Trade Number | Dynamic | Static | Dynamic | Static | Max. Speed, rpm | Lubrication | Temp. Range, °F | Each | |
Steel Ring | ||||||||||||
Open | ||||||||||||
2" | 3 1/2" | 0.65" | 368A/362A | 4,600 | 21,500 | 2,500 | 20,100 | 2,300 | Required | -60° to 200° | 0000000 | 000000 |
Precision Needle-Roller Bearings
Install these bearings directly onto hardened and ground shafts. They have higher load capacity, speed, and accuracy than standard needle-roller bearings.
Open bearings dissipate heat more efficiently than sealed bearings.
Sealed bearings block out dust and other contaminants.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Radial Load Cap., lbs. | |||||||||||
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For Shaft Dia. | For Housing ID | Wd. | Ring Material | Dynamic | Static | Max. Speed, rpm | Lubrication | For Shaft Surface Smoothness (Ra), microinch | Temp. Range., °F | Each | |
Open | |||||||||||
2 3/4" | 3 1/2" | 1 1/2" | Steel | 16,400 | 39,600 | 4,800 | Required | 16 | 0° to 245° | 00000000 | 000000 |
Sealed | |||||||||||
2 3/4" | 3 1/2" | 1 3/4" | Steel | 16,300 | 39,600 | 1,400 | Required | 16 | -30° to 250° | 00000000 | 000000 |
Oil-Embedded Flanged Sleeve Bearings
Startup friction causes these porous bronze bearings to release a thin layer of oil on the bearing’s surface. They are also known as Oilite® 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 | Lubrication | Lubricant | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
841 Bearing Bronze Bearings | ||||||||||
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For 3" Shaft Dia. | ||||||||||
3 1/2" | 2 3/8" | 4" | 3/8" | 14,250 lbs. @ 30 rpm | 8,750 lbs. @ 30 rpm | Lubricated | SAE 30 Oil | -35° to 300° | 00000000 | 000000 |
Oil-Embedded Thrust Bearings
Startup friction causes these porous bronze bearings to release a thin layer of oil on the bearing’s surface. They are also known as Oilite® 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.
OD | Thick. | Dynamic Thrust Load Capacity | Lubrication | Lubricant | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
For 1 1/2" Shaft Dia. | |||||||
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3 1/2" | 3/16" | 14,250 lbs. @ 30 rpm | Lubricated | SAE 30 Oil | -35° to 300° | 00000000 | 000000 |
Ultra-Low-Friction Oil-Embedded Thrust Bearings
For applications with frequent starts and stops, the oil in these bearings contains particles of slippery PTFE that lubricate the bearing during startup.
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.
OD | Thick. | Dynamic Thrust Load Capacity | Lubrication | Lubricant | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
For 1 1/2" Shaft Dia. | |||||||
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3 1/2" | 3/16" | 14,250 lbs. @ 30 rpm | Lubricated | SAE 80 Oil with PTFE | 10° to 220° | 0000000 | 000000 |
High-Load Oil-Embedded Thrust Bearings
Increased iron content makes these bearings stronger and more resistant to shock loads than standard oil-embedded bearings; however they operate at lower speeds. Startup friction causes these bearings to release a thin layer of oil onto their surface. Color is silver because of the iron.
863 iron-copper bearings are also known as Super Oilite® 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.
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OD | Thick. | Dynamic Thrust Load Capacity | Lubrication | Lubricant | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
For 1 1/2" Shaft Dia. | |||||||
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3 1/2" | 3/16" | 10,000 lbs. @ 30 rpm | Lubricated | SAE 90 Oil | -15° to 300° | 0000000 | 000000 |
High-Load Ultra-Low-Friction Oil-Embedded Thrust Bearings
Handle heavy loads that frequently start and stop along shafts—these bearings contain extra iron and slippery PTFE lubricant. Startup friction causes a thin layer of PTFE to release onto the surface. Thanks to their high iron content, they also resist failing if their load suddenly and drastically increases, but they won’t run as fast as standard bearings. They’re thrust bearings, which means they support loads parallel to the shaft.
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OD | Thickness | Dynamic Thrust Load Capacity | Lubrication | Lubrication Method | Temp. Range, °F | Each | |
For 1 1/2" Shaft Dia. | |||||||
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3 1/2" | 3/16" | 7,800 lbs. @ 30 rpm | Lubricated | Embedded | -60° to 300° | 00000000 | 000000 |
High-Temperature Dry-Running Thrust Bearings
Graphite provides a layer of dry lubrication that operates in high-temperature environments.
841 bearing bronze bearings are porous and embedded with graphite. They handle higher temperatures than 932 bearing bronze 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.
OD | Thick. | Dynamic Thrust Load Capacity | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
841 Bearing Bronze Bearings | |||||
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For 1 1/2" Shaft Dia. | |||||
3 1/2" | 3/16" | 11,400 lbs. @ 30 rpm | -50° to 700° | 0000000 | 000000 |
Multipurpose Thrust Bearings
These 932 bearing bronze bearings are strong, wear resistant, and excellent at handling shock loads. They’re sometimes called 660 leaded bronze 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.
OD | Thick. | Dynamic Thrust Load Capacity | Lubrication | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
932 Bearing Bronze | ||||||
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For 1 1/2" Shaft Dia. | ||||||
3 1/2" | 3/16" | 21,400 lbs. @ 30 rpm | Required | -350° to 450° | 000000 | 000000 |
Corrosion-Resistant Thrust Bearings
The addition of iron and aluminum gives these bearings high strength and excellent corrosion resistance—making them suitable for use in marine and mining applications.
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.
OD | Thick. | Dynamic Thrust Load Capacity | Lubrication | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
954 Aluminum-Bronze Bearings | ||||||
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For 1 1/2" Shaft Dia. | ||||||
3 1/2" | 3/16" | 35,300 lbs. @ 30 rpm | Required | -350° to 500° | 0000000 | 000000 |
Swivel Joints
Also known as spherical bearings, swivel joints support angular misalignment. Press them into a hole or housing where a ball joint rod end won’t fit. They need to be lubricated when first installed and periodically after that. Apply any type of bearing grease to the ball, and rotate it to work it into the races.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
ID | OD | O'all Thick. | Housing Thick. | Max. Ball Swivel | Static Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Each | |
Open | ||||||||
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2” | 3 1/2" | 1 3/4" | 1 3/8" | 17° | 325,550 | Alloy Steel | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Lubrication-Free Swivel Joints
A slippery PTFE liner reduces friction without the oily mess. Also known as spherical bearings, they support angular misalignment. Press them into a hole or housing where a ball joint rod end won’t fit.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
ID | OD | O'all Thick. | Housing Thick. | Max. Ball Swivel | Static Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Temp. Range, °F | Material | Each | |
2" | 3 1/2" | 1 3/4" | 1 3/8" | 17° | 325,550 | -65° to 275° | Alloy Steel | 00000000 | 0000000 |
932 Bearing Bronze Tubes
- Yield Strength: 18,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B35 (Soft)
- Temper: M07
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM B505
Offering excellent antifriction qualities, 932 bronze also offers good strength and wear resistance. It's also known as SAE 660 and is often used for bearings, bushings, and thrust washers.
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OD | OD Tolerance Range | ID | ID Tolerance Range | Straightness Tolerance | Nonsparking Properties | 3" Lg. | 6 1/2" Lg. | 13" Lg. | |
1/4" Wall Thick. | |||||||||
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3 1/2" | 0.034" to 0.044" | 3" | -0.064" to -0.019" | .004" per inch | Nonsparking | 00000000 | |||
1/2" Wall Thick. | |||||||||
3 1/2" | 0.034" to 0.044" | 2 1/2" | -0.064" to -0.019" | .004" per inch | Nonsparking | 00000000 | |||
3/4" Wall Thick. | |||||||||
3 1/2" | 0.034" to 0.044" | 2" | -0.064" to -0.019" | .004" per inch | Nonsparking | 00000000 | |||
7/8" Wall Thick. | |||||||||
3 1/2" | 0.034" to 0.044" | 1 3/4" | -0.064" to -0.019" | .004" per inch | Nonsparking | 00000000 | |||
1" Wall Thick. | |||||||||
3 1/2" | 0.034" to 0.044" | 1 1/2" | -0.064" to -0.019" | .004" per inch | Nonsparking | 00000000 |
Oil-Filled 841 Bearing Bronze Tubes
- Yield Strength: 11,000 psi
- Hardness: Not Rated
- Temper: Not Rated
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM B438
Powdered bronze is pressed and then impregnated with SAE 30 oil to make this material self-lubricating. Use it to make bearings and parts for hard-to-reach areas that would be difficult to access for lubrication, such as well pumps and turbine blades. These tubes are oversized on the outside and undersized on the inside to allow for finishing to the sizes listed.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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Weldable 954 Bearing Bronze Tubes
- Yield Strength: 32,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B85 (Medium)
- Temper: M07
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Specifications Met: ASTM B505
954 bronze contains a minimum of 10% aluminum for strength and weldability. It is also known as aluminum bronze. It's widely used for bearings, bushings, valve bodies, and worm gears. The strength of this material increases with heat treating.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
OD | OD Tolerance Range | ID | ID Tolerance Range | Straightness Tolerance | 6 1/2" Lg. | 13" Lg. | |
1/4" Wall Thick. | |||||||
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3 1/2" | 0.055" to 0.145" | 3" | -0.155" to -0.055" | 1/4" per 5 ft. | 000000 | ||
1/2" Wall Thick. | |||||||
3 1/2" | 0.055" to 0.145" | 2 1/2" | -0.155" to -0.055" | 1/4" per 5 ft. | 0000000 | ||
3/4" Wall Thick. | |||||||
3 1/2" | 0.055" to 0.145" | 2" | -0.155" to -0.055" | 1/4" per 5 ft. | 00000000 |
Easy-to-Machine 936 Bearing Bronze Tubes
- Yield Strength: 21,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B25 (Soft)
- Temper: M07
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM B505
An easier-to-machine alternative to 932 bronze, 936 also has better corrosion resistance. It's also called modified SAE 64. Use it to machine bearings and bushings for oil pumps and gasoline engines.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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Wide-Rim Ring Shims
Also known as machinery bushings, these shims have an oversized OD to create a larger bearing surface for reduced wear between moving parts. Use them to precisely align, level, and adjust spacing on shafts and machinery.
Stainless steel shims are more corrosion resistant than carbon steel shims.
Carbon steel shims have excellent strength and can be welded.
A zinc-plated finish adds a layer of corrosion resistance.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
ID | ID Tolerance | OD | OD Tolerance | Material | Min. Hardness | Magnetic Properties | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
0.134" Thick. (-0.009" to 0.009" Tolerance) | |||||||||
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2 1/2" | 0" to 0.011" | 3 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 18-8 Stainless Steel | Rockwell B20 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 1 | 000000000 | 000000 |
ID | ID Tolerance | OD | OD Tolerance | Material | Min. Hardness | Magnetic Properties | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
0.048" Thick. (-0.006" to 0.006" Tolerance) | |||||||||
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2" | 0.01" to 0.025" | 3 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 1008-1010 Carbon Steel | Rockwell B38 | Magnetic | 5 | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.134" Thick. (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance) | |||||||||
2" | 0.01" to 0.025" | 3 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 1008-1010 Carbon Steel | Rockwell B38 | Magnetic | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
2 1/2" | 0.01" to 0.025" | 3 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 1008-1010 Carbon Steel | Rockwell B38 | Magnetic | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.187" Thick. (-0.017" to 0.003" Tolerance) | |||||||||
2 1/2" | 0.01" to 0.025" | 3 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 1008-1010 Carbon Steel | Not Rated | Magnetic | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
ID | ID Tolerance | OD | OD Tolerance | Material | Min. Hardness | Magnetic Properties | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
0.134" Thick. (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance) | |||||||||
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2" | 0.01" to 0.025" | 3 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Zinc-Plated 1008-1010 Carbon Steel | Rockwell B38 | Magnetic | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 |
2 1/2" | 0.01" to 0.025" | 3 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Zinc-Plated 1008-1010 Carbon Steel | Rockwell B38 | Magnetic | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
0.187" Thick. (-0.017" to 0.003" Tolerance) | |||||||||
2 1/2" | 0.01" to 0.025" | 3 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Zinc-Plated 1008-1010 Carbon Steel | Rockwell B38 | Magnetic | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Clamping Acme Lead Screw Collars
Thread these one-piece collars onto an Acme lead screw to separate and position components, or use them as an end stop to limit travel. Tighten the clamping screw to secure.
To ensure compatibility, please select a collar that has the same thread type, direction, size, and number of thread starts as your lead screw.
Black-oxide carbon steel collars have mild corrosion resistance.
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Thread Size | OD | Wd. | No. of Thread Starts | Hardness | Each | |
Right-Hand Threaded | ||||||
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Black-Oxide 12L14 Carbon Steel | ||||||
2"-4 | 3 1/2" | 1" | 1 | Brinell 163 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Self-Adjusting Spring Bushings
A toothed slot lets these bushings contract for insertion into the bore of your sprocket or pulley and then expand for a snug fit. Made of spring steel, they flex under stress and shock and can handle oscillating or slow rotational motion.
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MDS-Filled Easy-to-Machine Wear-Resistant Cast Nylon Tubes
- Color: Black
- Maximum Temperature: 230° F
- Tensile Strength: 10,000 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 1.4 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R110 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: ASTM D5989
The addition of MDS gives these tubes exceptional wear resistance along with a self-lubricating surface. They're made of cast nylon 6, making them easier to machine and better electrical insulators than other MDS-filled nylon tubes. Tubes can be used to fabricate pulleys, bushings, and bearings installed in hard-to-reach areas where adding a lubricant would be difficult. The OD is oversized and the ID is undersized to allow for finishing to the sizes listed. This material is comparable to Nylatron and Nycast.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Heat-Stabilized Easy-to-Machine Wear-Resistant Cast Nylon Tubes
- Color: Blue
- Maximum Temperature: 250° F
- Tensile Strength: 10,000-13,500 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 1-2.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R110-R120 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
A good choice for making sprockets and pulleys, these cast nylon 6 tubes withstand higher temperatures and are easier to machine than standard nylon 6/6 tubes. This material is comparable to Nylatron and Nycast.
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Clear Scratch- and UV-Resistant Acrylic Tubes
- Color: Clear
- Temperature Range: -40° to 180° F
- Tensile Strength; 9,195-11,030 (Good)
- Impact Strength: 0.040 ft.-lbs./in.
- Hardness: Rockwell M89-M96 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: UL 94 HB
When compared to cast acrylic tubes, these extruded acrylic tubes offer nearly the same performance at a fraction of the cost. Use them for sight gauges and protective covers. This scratch- and UV-resistant material stands up to outdoor use better than polycarbonate and maintains clarity over time.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
OD | OD Tolerance | ID | ID Tolerance | Lg., ft. | Each | |
1/8" Wall Thick. | ||||||
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3 1/2" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 3 1/4" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 6 | 0000000 | 000000 |