Made of a graphite and metal alloy, these bearings stay slippery at high temperatures where oil burns off and other bearings fail. With no need for refills, they require little to no maintenance. You’ll find them in pumps, propellers, and mixers that spin near steam or inside ovens. However, graphite may eventually flake off, dropping flecks and leaving smudges. If you need a spic-and-span space, consider dry-running bearings made of slippery plastic instead. 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.

The tapered barrel on these bushings is split on both sides, allowing them to contract more tightly around the shaft than quick-disconnect and taper-lock bushings. They're for use with split-tapered sprockets and pulleys of the same bushing trade number. As you tighten the included screws, the bushing grips the shaft and pulls it into the sprocket or pulley.

Our simplest-to-use thrust bearings, with no moving parts and no need to lubricate. Their porous surface releases oil over time, so you can install and forget them. While they run in most conditions, oil may drip away if temperatures climb too high. For extremely hot environments, consider graphite-lubricated bearings. All are fabricated, lubricated, and inspected in the U.S.

Lift the top off to install, inspect, and maintain your shaft without full disassembly. Inside, the sleeve is made from babbitt, a tough, corrosion-resistant alloy. 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. The sturdy housing bolts down to support shafts as they turn.

Lubricate regularly through the housing's lubrication port to keep your bearing in tip-top shape. The grooves help to evenly distribute lubrication across the bearing's surface.

Slide these traditional collars from one end of the shaft and tighten the set screw. They dig into the shaft for a secure hold, but one that leaves a gouge. For maximum holding power, make sure the set screw is harder than the shaft.

Lightweight alternatives to metal two-piece collars for weight-sensitive applications. Attach these collars anywhere along a shaft when other components are already installed or you can't access the ends. They clamp firmly and evenly without marring the shaft, so you can reposition or remove them later.

Skip the screwdriver—tighten these collars by turning the lever like a ratchet instead. They're ideal for packing, printing, label-feeding, and other equipment requiring frequent setup changes in tight spaces. Attach them anywhere along your shaft, which helps when other components are already installed or you can't access the ends. To reposition or remove collars later, use the lever to loosen the screw and release the hold.

Wider and thicker with a larger clamping screw, these shaft collars deliver a stronger grip than standard collars. Slide them from one end of your shaft and tighten the screw. They clamp firmly and evenly without marring the shaft, so you can reposition or remove them later.

Wider and thicker with larger clamping screws, these deliver a more powerful hold than standard two-piece collars. Attach them anywhere along a shaft when other components are already installed or you can't access the ends. They grip evenly without marring the shaft, so you can reposition or remove them later.

Ideal for frequent setup changes in tight spaces, these collars tighten with a lever instead of a screwdriver. Slide them from one end of your shaft and turn the lever like a ratchet to secure. To reposition or remove collars later, use the lever to loosen the screw and release the hold.

Slide these collars from one end of your shaft and tighten the clamping screw. They grip firmly and evenly without marring the shaft, so you can reposition or remove them later.