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Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FL40 2.50"

Plain Linear Bearing Inch Series - FL40 2.50"

  • Closed linear bearing with 2.500 in inner diameter
  • Precision running clearance, 0.0005" per side
  • Straight outer diameter
  • Standard liner material with Aluminum outer shell

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The closed style of linear plain bearing is ideal for handling loads in all directions and offers a number of mounting options.  

  • Inch, metric and JIS sizing options 
  • Designed for use with end-supported shafting 
  • Interchangeable with linear ball bearings and some bronze bushings 
  • Static Load Capacities up to 166,000 lb (740 kN) 
  • ID sizes: 4.76 mm (0.19 in) to 101.6 mm (4 in) 
  • 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 

Product Dimensions

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2.82 lbs3.75 in4.99 in3.75 in

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Standard vs Self-Aligning
Standard vs Self-Aligning
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Simplicity Plain Bearing Overview
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Custom Bearings Project
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Parallel Rail Alignment Video
Parallel Rail Alignment Video

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Catalogs & Datasheets

SIMPLICITY Self-Lubricated Linear Bearings Datasheet
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SIMPLICITY Self-Lubricated Linear Bearings Chemical Reaction Chart
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Simplicity Linear Bearings Chemical Chart
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Simplicity Linear Plain Bearings
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News & Blogs

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White Paper: Demystifying the 2:1 Ratio and the Stick-Slip Phenomenon
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Calculating a Plain Bearings Pressure Velocity
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PBC Linear’s Guide for Approved Bearing Inspection Methods
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Installing Simplicity Linear Bearings with Non-Standard Housings
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Welding and Automotive Manufacturing
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Simplicity Keeps Automotive Welding Line Running
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Automation in the Automotive Industry
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Washdown Bottling Automation
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Overview of Linear Guides in Motion Design
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