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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.

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    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.
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    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
    283630370 lb. @ 30 rpmOff-White-10 to 22000000000000000000000000000
     

    Dry-Running Sleeve Bearings for Food and Beverage

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sleeve Bearings. Dry-Running Sleeve Bearings for Food and Beverage.
    Made of plastics permitted by the US FDA for contact with food, these bearings won’t release harmful, smelly, and distasteful impurities into your food or beverage production line. These self-lubricating plastics eliminate the need for oil, resulting in less maintenance and improved hygiene. You’ll find them inside food-processing equipment such as mixers, conveyors, and fillers.
    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.
    Moisture-Resistant Plastic Blend—Similar to UHMW, these bearings will keep their shape after washdowns but won’t hold up to steam cleaning. They're bright blue so they are easy to spot if they fall into your production line.
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    ID, mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Moisture-Resistant Plastic Blend
    3236401,750 lb. @ 30 rpmBlue-50 to 190FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550
    		0000000000000
     

    Vibration-Damping Oil-Embedded Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sleeve Bearings. Vibration-Damping Oil-Embedded Sleeve Bearings.
    These bearings quiet equipment by absorbing vibration. The rubber layer on the inside of these bearings flexes to align the shaft and reduce rattling. The bronze core is made from porous metal and saturated with oil to reduce maintenance and downtime. They’re used in compressors, engine mounts, and other vibrating equipment that suddenly starts and stops.
    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 with 304 Stainless Steel Shell—The choice for most wet locations. These bearings won't corrode after washdowns and can stand up to most detergents and 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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    ID, mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dynamic Radial Load
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    Cushion
    Material
    Base Oil
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    841 Bearing Bronze with 304 Stainless Steel Shell
    253630460 lb. @ 60 rpmSilicone Rubber
    		Synthetic Oil-35 to 30000000000000000
     

    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.
    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
    2836201,700 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
    2836252,150 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 300000000000000
    2836403,450 lb. @ 30 rpmSynthetic Oil-35 to 3000000000000000
     
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