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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.

    Lubricant

    Lubrication

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    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 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Shell—The highest load capacity of any sleeve bearing we offer. 17-4 PH stainless steel offers good corrosion resistance but is heavier than aluminum.
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    PTFE with 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Shell
    1"1 3/16"5/8"9,500 lb. @ 20 rpm-60 to 320SAE AS81820, SAE AS81934, MIL-B-81820, MIL-B-8193400000000000000
    1"1 3/16"3/4"11,450 lb. @ 20 rpm-60 to 320SAE AS81820, SAE AS81934, MIL-B-81820, MIL-B-819340000000000000
    1"1 3/16"1 1/8"17,150 lb. @ 20 rpm-60 to 320SAE AS81820, SAE AS81934, MIL-B-81820, MIL-B-819340000000000000
     

    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.
    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.
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    841 Bearing Bronze
    15/16"1 3/16"7/8"1,600 lb. @ 60 rpmMineral Oil10 to 2200000000000000
    15/16"1 3/16"1"1,850 lb. @ 60 rpmMineral Oil10 to 220000000000000
    15/16"1 3/16"1 1/4"2,300 lb. @ 60 rpmMineral Oil10 to 220000000000000
    15/16"1 3/16"1 1/2"2,800 lb. @ 60 rpmMineral Oil10 to 220000000000000
    1"1 3/16"3/4"1,500 lb. @ 60 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    1"1 3/16"1"2,000 lb. @ 60 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    1"1 3/16"1 1/2"3,000 lb. @ 60 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    1"1 3/16"2"4,000 lb. @ 60 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
     

    Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sleeve Bearings. Sleeve Bearings.
    These bearings don’t come with a lubricant, so you can select the oil that meets the needs of your application. You’ll need to refill the oil, so make sure the bearing is located where you can access it. All are fabricated 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.
    High-Load Chemical-Resistant 954 Bearing Bronze—The strongest of our bronze bearings. The addition of iron and aluminum makes them exceptionally strong and resistant to chemicals. They’re often used in the most demanding environments, such as salt mines. Also known as aluminum bronze.
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    High-Load Chemical-Resistant 954 Bearing Bronze
    1"1 3/16"1 1/2"6,750 lb. @ 60 rpm-350 to 50000000000000000
     
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