EconoGlide Plain Linear Bearings with Injection Molded Liners
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Plain linear bearings with injection-molded polymer liners provide a self-lubricating, maintenance-free solution for cost-sensitive linear motion applications, especially where conditions are not harsh enough to require bonded liners and bearing replacement would cause very little downtime. Low-cost EconoGlide® bearings from PBC Linear use an injection-molded Frelon® IM polymer liner with lubricant impregnated into the liner pores, allowing the bearing to transfer a thin lubricating film to the shaft during operation while inner-diameter channels help move dust away from the shaft surface to support consistent, low-friction motion and reduce wear over the life of the bearing. Designed as an alternative to comparable polymer-lined plain bearing options, EconoGlide bearings provide quiet operation, corrosion resistance, and dependable performance in dusty, dirty environments where contaminant exposure, high vibration, or shock can lead linear ball bearings to premature wear, binding, or catastrophic failure. They can also support linear motion with occasional rotational or oscillating motion, making them useful in applications where movement is not purely linear. For more demanding applications, PBC Linear premium Simplicity® bearings use bonded liners designed for more extreme operating conditions or situations where bearing replacement would result in significant downtime. The EconoGlide series is currently available in inch and metric plain bearings, as well as metric flanged plain bearings.
- Sizing Options: Inch and metric sizes available
- Temperature Rating: -58ºF/+194ºF (-50ºC/+90ºC)
- ID Sizes: 3/8” to 2” and 8mm to 50mm
- Maximum Speed: 1.5 m/s
- Shell Material: standard is aluminum; stainless steel shells are available
- Self-Lubricating: Provides oil-free operation
- 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
- Bearings available in inch and metric sizes; Flanged bearings are in metric sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
When should EconoGlide® linear bearings be used instead of Simplicity® bearings?
When are injection-molded polymer liners a good alternative to bonded liners in plain linear bearings?
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