55mm Spacers | McMaster-Carr

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.

	For Housing ID, mm	Lg., mm	Dynamic Radial Load Cap. @ Speed	Color	Temp. Range, ° F	Specs. Met		Each
Moisture-Resistant Plastic Blend



	50	55	20	870 lb. @ 30 rpm	Blue	-50 to 190	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550	00000000	00000

Flanged 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.

Flanged sleeve bearings combine a sleeve and thrust bearing in one. The flange supports thrust loads and prevents the bearing from being pushed out of place. The sleeve is 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.

	For Housing ID, mm	Lg., mm	Flange OD, mm	Flange Thk., mm	Dynamic Radial Load Cap. @ Speed	Dynamic Thrust Load Cap. @ Speed	Temp. Range, ° F		Each
High-Load Chemical-Resistant 954 Bearing Bronze



	45	55	65	65	5	20,400 lb. @ 30 rpm	12,050 lb. @ 30 rpm	-350 to 500	00000000	000000

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 Housing ID, mm	Lg., mm	Dynamic Radial Load Cap. @ Speed	Temp. Range, ° F		Each
High-Load 932 Bearing Bronze



	40	55	75	16,250 lb. @ 30 rpm	-350 to 450	00000000	000000


	45	55	45	10,950 lb. @ 30 rpm	-350 to 450	00000000	00000
	50	55	50	13,550 lb. @ 30 rpm	-350 to 450	00000000	00000
	50	55	65	17,600 lb. @ 30 rpm	-350 to 450	00000000	00000

Dry-Running Flanged 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.

Moisture-Resistant Ultra-Low-Friction Plastic Blend—These bearings won't warp or swell from humidity or direct contact with water. They glide effortlessly for applications with frequent starts and stops, such as conveyor systems.

	For Housing ID, mm	Lg., mm	Flange OD, mm	Flange Thk., mm	Dynamic Radial Load Cap. @ Speed	Dynamic Thrust Load Cap. @ Speed	Color	Temp. Range, ° F		Each
Moisture-Resistant Ultra-Low-Friction Plastic Blend



	50	55	11.5	63	2	550 lb. @ 30 rpm	890 lb. @ 30 rpm	Yellow	-50 to 190	00000000	000000


	50	55	50	63	2	2,400 lb. @ 30 rpm	890 lb. @ 30 rpm	Yellow	-50 to 190	00000000	00000

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.

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 Housing ID, mm	Lg., mm	Dynamic Radial Load Cap. @ Speed	Base Oil	Temp. Range, ° F		Each
841 Bearing Bronze



	45	55	35	4,850 lb. @ 30 rpm	Synthetic Oil	-35 to 300	00000000	000000


	45	55	45	6,250 lb. @ 30 rpm	Synthetic Oil	-35 to 300	00000000	00000
	45	55	55	7,650 lb. @ 30 rpm	Synthetic Oil	-35 to 300	00000000	00000
	45	55	60	8,350 lb. @ 30 rpm	Synthetic Oil	-35 to 300	00000000	00000


	High-Load 863 Iron Copper



			45	55	45	7,850 lb. @ 30 rpm	Synthetic Oil	-15 to 300	00000000	00000

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.

	For Housing ID, mm	Lg., mm	Dynamic Radial Load Cap. @ Speed	Temp. Range, ° F		Each
High-Load Chemical-Resistant 954 Bearing Bronze



	50	55	50	15,100 lb. @ 30 rpm	-350 to 500	00000000	000000

Sleeve Bearings

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.

	For Housing ID, mm	Lg., mm	Dynamic Radial Load Cap. @ Speed	Temp. Range, ° F		Each
High-Load 932 Bearing Bronze



	50	55	50	15,500 lb. @ 30 rpm	-350 to 450	00000000	000000

Ultra-Low-Friction Oil-Embedded Sleeve Bearings

Our slipperiest metal bearings, these are ideal for machinery with frequent starts and stops, such as conveyors. With nonstick PTFE particles added to the oil, they reduce friction to minimize wear and heat, so equipment runs more efficiently and lasts longer. 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.

	For Housing ID, mm	Lg., mm	Dynamic Radial Load Cap. @ Speed	Base Oil	Lubricant Additive	Temp. Range, ° F	Specs. Met		Each
841 Bearing Bronze



	45	55	55	7,650 lb. @ 30 rpm	Synthetic Oil	PTFE	-60 to 300	ASTM B438	00000000	000000


	High-Load 863 Iron Copper



			45	55	45	7,850 lb. @ 30 rpm	Synthetic Oil	PTFE	-60 to 300	—	00000000	00000


			45	55	55	9,600 lb. @ 30 rpm	Synthetic Oil	PTFE	-60 to 300	—	00000000	00000