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Plain Linear Bearings

Simplicity self-lubricating plain linear bearings come in open and closed versions. The opening is designed to allow use on rail supported shafting for greater system rigidity. 

Closed plain linear bearings are ideal for handling loads in all directions and offer a n...

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Simplicity® Flanged Plain Linear Sleeve Bearing with a 3/16" inner diameter and a length of 1/4" with a round flange end mount. This closed plain bushing is designed for both linear and rotational movement. The self-lubricating, maintenance-free bearing liner is FrelonGold® by default, ensuring performance in hot and/or dirty environments..
$13.77
Open self-lubricating plain linear bearing with an 80mm JIS Metric inner diameter and a precision running clearance of 0.0005" per side. Made with a self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® liner, it offers excellent wear resistance and vibration dampening, ensuring smooth operation without extra lubrication in harsh and/or high temperature environments. The anodized aluminum..
$543.95
Open self-lubricating plain linear bearing with a 60mm JIS Metric inner diameter and a precision running clearance of 0.0005" per side. Made with a self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® liner, it offers excellent wear resistance and vibration dampening, ensuring smooth operation without extra lubrication in harsh and/or high temperature environments. The anodized aluminum..
$260.56
Open self-lubricating plain linear bearing with a 50mm JIS Metric inner diameter and a precision running clearance of 0.0005" per side. Made with a self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® liner, it offers excellent wear resistance and vibration dampening, ensuring smooth operation without extra lubrication in harsh and/or high temperature environments. The anodized aluminum..
$163.00
Open self-lubricating plain linear bearing with a 40mm JIS Metric inner diameter and a precision running clearance of 0.0005" per side. Made with a self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® liner, it offers excellent wear resistance and vibration dampening, ensuring smooth operation without extra lubrication in harsh and/or high temperature environments. The anodized aluminum..
$94.22
Open linear bearing with 38 in inner diameter Precision running clearance, 0.0005" per side Straight outer diameter Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell
$93.14
Open self-lubricating plain linear bearing with a 35mm JIS Metric inner diameter and a precision running clearance of 0.0005" per side. Made with a self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® liner, it offers excellent wear resistance and vibration dampening, ensuring smooth operation without extra lubrication in harsh and/or high temperature environments. The anodized aluminum..
$93.14
Open self-lubricating plain linear bearing with a 30mm JIS Metric inner diameter and a precision running clearance of 0.0005" per side. Made with a self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® liner, it offers excellent wear resistance and vibration dampening, ensuring smooth operation without extra lubrication in harsh and/or high temperature environments. The anodized aluminum..
$81.64
Open self-lubricating plain linear bearing with a 25mm JIS Metric inner diameter and a precision running clearance of 0.0005" per side. Made with a self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® liner, it offers excellent wear resistance and vibration dampening, ensuring smooth operation without extra lubrication in harsh and/or high temperature environments. The anodized aluminum..
$49.07
Open self-lubricating plain linear bearing with a 20mm JIS Metric inner diameter and a precision running clearance of 0.0005" per side. Made with a self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® liner, it offers excellent wear resistance and vibration dampening, ensuring smooth operation without extra lubrication in harsh and/or high temperature environments. The anodized aluminum..
$28.75
Open self-lubricating plain linear bearing with a 16mm JIS Metric inner diameter and a precision running clearance of 0.0005" per side. Made with a self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® liner, it offers excellent wear resistance and vibration dampening, ensuring smooth operation without extra lubrication in harsh and/or high temperature environments. The anodized aluminum..
$27.74
Open self-lubricating plain linear bearing with a 12mm JIS Metric inner diameter and a precision running clearance of 0.0005" per side. Made with a self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® liner, it offers excellent wear resistance and vibration dampening, ensuring smooth operation without extra lubrication in harsh and/or high temperature environments. The anodized aluminum..
$25.63
Open self-lubricating plain linear bearing with a 100mm JIS Metric inner diameter and a precision running clearance of 0.0005" per side. It features a self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® liner for excellent wear resistance, vibration dampening, and reduced friction. The anodized aluminum shell enhances durability while remaining lightweight. With a straight outer diameter,..
$696.27
Open self-lubricating plain linear bearing with a 10mm JIS Metric inner diameter and a precision running clearance of 0.0005" per side. It features a self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® liner for excellent wear resistance, vibration dampening, and reduced friction. The anodized aluminum shell enhances durability while remaining lightweight. With a straight outer diameter,..
$21.95
Open self-lubricating plain linear bearing with an 8mm JIS Metric inner diameter and a precision running clearance of 0.0005" per side. It features a self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® liner for excellent wear resistance, vibration dampening, and reduced friction. The anodized aluminum shell enhances durability while remaining lightweight. With a straight outer diameter,..
$19.82
Open plain linear bearing with a 80mm JIS Metric ID (inner diameter) with a compensated running clearance of 0.0015" per side Straight outer diameter Open Standard Width Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner: FrelonGOLD® is standard Optional liners include Frelon® J & Frelon® W (for FDA compliance) Anodized Aluminum Outer Shell (Green) Temperature..
$543.95
Open self-lubricating plain linear bearing with a 60mm JIS Metric ID and a compensated running clearance of 0.0015" per side. It features a self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® liner for excellent wear resistance, vibration dampening, and reduced friction. The anodized aluminum shell with a straight outer diameter is lightweight yet durable, allowing for..
$260.56
Open self-lubricating plain linear bearing with a 50mm JIS Metric ID and a compensated running clearance of 0.0015" per side. It features a self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® liner for excellent wear resistance, vibration dampening, and reduced friction. The anodized aluminum shell with a straight outer diameter is lightweight yet durable, allowing for..
$163.00
Open self-lubricating plain linear bearing with a 40mm JIS Metric ID and a compensated running clearance of 0.0015" per side. It features a self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® liner for excellent wear resistance, vibration dampening, and reduced friction. The anodized aluminum shell with a straight outer diameter is lightweight yet durable, allowing for..
$94.22
Open plain linear bearing with a 38mm JIS Metric ID (inner diameter) with a compensated running clearance of 0.0015" per side Straight outer diameter Open Standard Width Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner: FrelonGOLD® is standard Optional liners include Frelon® J & Frelon® W (for FDA compliance) Anodized Aluminum Outer Shell (Green) Temperature..
$93.14

Plain Linear Bearings

314 products

Simplicity self-lubricating plain linear bearings come in open and closed versions. The opening is designed to allow use on rail supported shafting for greater system rigidity. 

Closed plain linear bearings are ideal for handling loads in all directions and offer a number of mounting options.

  • Inch, metric and JIS sizing options 
  • Designed for use with linear rail supported shafting 
  • Can operate in any orientation 
  • Static Load Capacities up to 166,000 lb (740 kN) 
  • ID sizes: 4.76 mm (0.19 in) to 101.6 mm (4 in) 
  • Specific sizes are 3/16” to 4” Inch Series, 5mm to 80mm Metric Series
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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