EconoGlide Plain Linear Bearings - Open

Open-shelled plain linear bearings are designed to clear shaft support structures on rail-supported shafting or profiled rails while maintaining smooth, supported linear motion. This makes them useful for applications that need added system rigidity from continuously supported shafts, including rails molded on two sides to resemble supported shafting. EconoGlide® open bearings use an injection-molded Frelon® IM polymer liner with lubricant impregnated into the liner pores for maintenance-free operation, providing a cost-effective choice for accessible machinery where short downtime is the norm. Inner-diameter channels help move dust away from the shaft surface, making them well suited for dirty, dusty or clean environments where vibration, shock, oscillation, or rotational motion can seize up recirculating ball bearings. For truly harsh or hard-to-access applications where downtime is costly, PBC Linear premium Simplicity® plain linear bearings are typically the better choice. Available in ISO metric sizes from 10 mm to 50 mm, EconoGlide open bearings support linear motion with static load capacities up to 20,198 lb. (89.85 kN), speeds up to 1.5 m/s, and an operating temperature range of -58°F to +194°F (-50°C to +90°C). Constructed with anodized aluminum shells, they include mounting options such as O-ring and retaining ring grooves.

•    Designed for use with linear rail supported shafting
•    Can operate in any orientation
•    Static Load Capacities up to 20,198 lb (89.85 kN)
•    ID sizes: 3/8” to 2” Inch Series, 10mm to 50mm Metric Series
•    Temperature Rating: -58ºF/+194ºF (-50ºC/+90ºC)
•    Maximum Speed: Up to 1.5 m/s 
•    Shell Material: Anodized aluminum
•    Self-Lubricating: Provides oil-free operation
•    Mounting Options: O-ring and retaining ring grooves for multiple mounting options
•    Vibration Damping: Ensures smooth and quiet operation
•    Interchangeable with linear ball bearings and some bronze bushings

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