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.

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.

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.

Attach these collars anywhere along your shaft, which helps when other components are already installed or you can't access the end. They clamp firmly and evenly without marring the shaft, so you can reposition or remove collars 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.