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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

    Performance

    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 932 Bearing Bronze—These bearings are strong enough for sudden starts and stops, plus they resist wear and tear. They are cast from an alloy of leaded tin bronze for uniform rigidity and strength. Also known as 660 leaded bronze 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.
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    High-Load 932 Bearing Bronze
    2535253,850 lb. @ 60 rpm-350 to 45000000000000000
    2535406,200 lb. @ 60 rpm-350 to 4500000000000000
    253510015,500 lb. @ 60 rpm-350 to 4500000000000000
    2835254,300 lb. @ 30 rpm-350 to 4500000000000000
    2835406,900 lb. @ 30 rpm-350 to 4500000000000000
     
    High-Load Chemical-Resistant 954 Bearing Bronze
    283510019,500 lb. @ 30 rpm-350 to 5000000000000000
     

    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.
    Nylon—The most popular choice, nylon is wear resistant yet economical. Keep in mind, though, that it will swell and weaken when exposed to moisture.
    Each
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    1-24
    25-99
    100-Up
    Nylon
    253530185 lb. @ 60 rpmOff-White-10 to 22000000000000000000000000000
    303525310 lb. @ 30 rpmOff-White-10 to 22000000000000000000000000
    303530370 lb. @ 30 rpmOff-White-10 to 22000000000000000000000000
     

    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 Aluminum Shell—A lightweight upgrade from our steel shell. These bearings also offer good corrosion resistance similar to stainless steel but aren’t as strong.
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    ID, mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    PTFE with Aluminum Shell
    3035252,500 lb. @ 30 rpm-400 to 40000000000000000
    3035303,000 lb. @ 30 rpm-400 to 4000000000000000
     

    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.
    Extreme-Load Heat-Treated Iron Copper—Our strongest oil-embedded sleeve bearings. They’re heat treated to form a uniform internal grain that makes them stronger than 863 iron copper. As a result, they’re often used to support extreme loads in earth-moving equipment and railroad applications. The increased iron content makes these bearings appear silver.
    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.
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Base Oil
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    841 Bearing Bronze
    2535251,900 lb. @ 60 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
    2535302,300 lb. @ 60 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
    2535352,700 lb. @ 60 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
    2535503,850 lb. @ 60 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
    3035252,300 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    3035302,750 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
     
    High-Load 863 Iron Copper
    2535252,150 lb. @ 60 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 3000000000000000
     
    Extreme-Load Heat-Treated Iron Copper
    2535254,650 lb. @ 60 rpmMineral Oil10 to 2200000000000000
     

    Grooved Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sleeve Bearings. Grooved Sleeve Bearings.
    A figure-8-shaped groove provides a flow path for lubricant and distributes it evenly inside the bearing’s surface. A refill hole on the outside lets you inject your lubricant straight into the groove. 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 932 Bearing Bronze—These bearings are strong enough for sudden starts and stops, plus they resist wear and tear. They are cast from an alloy of leaded tin bronze for uniform rigidity and strength. Also known as 660 leaded bronze bearings.
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    High-Load 932 Bearing Bronze
    2535253,350 lb. @ 60 rpm-350 to 45000000000000000
    2535405,400 lb. @ 60 rpm-350 to 4500000000000000
     

    High-Temperature Graphite-Lubricated Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sleeve Bearings. High-Temperature Graphite-Lubricated Sleeve Bearings.
    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.
    High-Load 932 Bearing Bronze—These bearings are strong enough for sudden starts and stops, plus they resist wear and tear. They are cast from an alloy of leaded tin bronze for uniform rigidity and strength. Also known as 660 leaded bronze bearings.
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    High-Load 932 Bearing Bronze
    2535506,750 lb. @ 60 rpm-350 to 45000000000000000
     

    Oil-Embedded Sleeve Bearings for Food and Beverage

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sleeve Bearings. Oil-Embedded Sleeve Bearings for Food and Beverage.
    These lead-free bearings are infused with a food-grade oil that is odorless, colorless, tasteless, and safe for unintended contact with food. They’re often used in food and beverage processing, packing, and handling equipment. All are made from porous metal and saturated with oil to reduce maintenance and downtime. If you need a bearing rated for contact with food, consider dry-running sleeve bearings for food and beverage. 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.
    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., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Base Oil
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Specs. Met
    Each
    High-Load 863 Iron Copper
    2535353,050 lb. @ 60 rpmSynthetic Oil-75 to 300FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3570, ASTM B43900000000000000
     
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