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Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA10 5/8"

$21.93
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA10 5/8"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA10 5/8"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA10 5/8"

$21.93
Closed linear bearing with 0.625 in inner diameter Precision running clearance, 0.0005" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA12 3/4"

$22.36
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA12 3/4"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA12 3/4"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA12 3/4"

$22.36
Closed linear bearing with 0.750 in inner diameter Precision running clearance, 0.0005" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA16 1.00"

$48.90
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA16 1.00"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA16 1.00"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA16 1.00"

$48.90
Closed linear bearing with 1.000 in inner diameter Precision running clearance, 0.0005" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA20 1.25"

$69.54
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA20 1.25"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA20 1.25"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA20 1.25"

$69.54
Closed linear bearing with 1.250 in inner diameter Precision running clearance, 0.0005" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA24 1.50"

$79.76
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA24 1.50"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA24 1.50"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA24 1.50"

$79.76
Closed linear bearing with 1.500 in inner diameter Precision running clearance, 0.0005" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA32 2.00"

$139.38
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA32 2.00"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA32 2.00"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA32 2.00"

$139.38
Closed linear bearing with 2.000 in inner diameter Precision running clearance, 0.0005" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA40 2.50"

$278.38
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA40 2.50"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA40 2.50"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA40 2.50"

$278.38
Closed linear bearing with 2.500 in inner diameter Precision running clearance, 0.0005" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA48 3.00"

$445.38
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA48 3.00"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA48 3.00"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA48 3.00"

$445.38
Closed linear bearing with 3.000 in inner diameter Precision running clearance, 0.0005" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA64 4.00"

$712.66
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA64 4.00"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA64 4.00"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLA64 4.00"

$712.66
Closed linear bearing with 4.000 in inner diameter Precision running clearance, 0.0005" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC03 3/16"

$17.03
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC03 3/16"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC03 3/16"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC03 3/16"

$17.03
Closed linear bearing with 0.1875 in inner diameter Compensated running clearance, 0.0015" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC04 1/4"

$17.03
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC04 1/4"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC04 1/4"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC04 1/4"

$17.03
Closed linear bearing with 0.250 in inner diameter Compensated running clearance, 0.0015" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC06 3/8"

$18.88
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC06 3/8"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC06 3/8"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC06 3/8"

$18.88
Closed linear bearing with 0.375 in inner diameter Compensated running clearance, 0.0015" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC08 1/2"

$19.68
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC08 1/2"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC08 1/2"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC08 1/2"

$19.68
Closed linear bearing with 0.500 in inner diameter Compensated running clearance, 0.0015" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC10 5/8"

$21.93
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC10 5/8"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC10 5/8"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC10 5/8"

$21.93
Closed linear bearing with 0.625 in inner diameter Compensated running clearance, 0.0015" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC12 3/4"

$22.36
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC12 3/4"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC12 3/4"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC12 3/4"

$22.36
Closed linear bearing with 0.750 in inner diameter Compensated running clearance, 0.0015" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC16 1.00"

$48.90
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC16 1.00"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC16 1.00"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC16 1.00"

$48.90
Closed linear bearing with 1.000 in inner diameter Compensated running clearance, 0.0015" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC20 1.25"

$69.54
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC20 1.25"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC20 1.25"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC20 1.25"

$69.54
Closed linear bearing with 1.250 in inner diameter Compensated running clearance, 0.0015" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC24 1.50"

$79.76
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC24 1.50"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC24 1.50"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC24 1.50"

$79.76
Closed linear bearing with 1.500 in inner diameter Compensated running clearance, 0.0015" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC32 2.00"

$139.38
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC32 2.00"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC32 2.00"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC32 2.00"

$139.38
Closed linear bearing with 2.000 in inner diameter Compensated running clearance, 0.0015" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC40 2.50"

$278.38
Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC40 2.50"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC40 2.50"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FLAC40 2.50"

$278.38
Closed linear bearing with 2.500 in inner diameter Compensated running clearance, 0.0015" per side Crowned, self-aligning out diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell
238 products

Plain Linear Bearings - Closed

238 products

What is the difference between a closed and open linear bearing?

The closed variants of Simplicity plain linear bearings are ideal for handling loads in all directions and offer a number of mounting options. This is as opposed to open variants which allow the shaft to be attached to a rail for greater system rigidity. Both types are offered in Inch, ISO Metric and JIS sizing options

Specifications for Simplicity Plain Linear Bearings:

  • Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner: FrelonGOLD® is standard;
  • Optional liners include Frelon® J & Frelon® W 
  • Temperature Rating: -400°F/+400°F or -240°C/204°C
  • ID Sizes: Available from 3/16” to 4” Inch Series, 5mm to 80mm Metric Series
  • This translates to ID sizes: 4.76 mm (0.19 in) to 101.6 mm (4 in) 
  • Maximum Horizontal Static Load: 2,165-100,500 lb (982- 45,586 kg)
  • Static Load Capacities up to 166,000 lb (740 kN)
  • Maximum Speed: Up to 8 m/s (315 in/s) 
  • Shaft Lengths: Up to 12 feet 
  • Shell Material: Standard is aluminum; stainless steel shells are available
  • Self-Lubricating: Provides oil-free operation
  • Seal Options: Nitrile rubber, urethane, and viton seals available from ½” ID and up or 20mm and up
  • Mounting Options: O-ring and retaining ring grooves for multiple mounting options
  • External Lubrication: Optional feature for added lubrication
  • Vibration Damping: Ensures smooth and quiet operation
  • Designed for use with end-supported shafting 
  • Interchangeable with linear ball bearings and some bronze bushings  
  • Choose between standard ID running clearance (0.0005" per side) and compensated ID running clearance (0.0015" per side) 
  • Options for standard/straight OD or self-aligning/spherical OD to prevent binding