EconoGlide Plain Linear Bearings with Injection Molded Liners
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EconoGlide round flanged plain linear bearing with a 50mm ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$187.42
Open plain linear bearing with a 50mm ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$133.40
Description: EconoGlide round flanged plain linear bearing with a 40mm ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$146.72
Closed plain linear bearing with a 3/8" ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$13.05
Description: EconoGlide round flanged plain linear bearing with a 30mm ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$109.19
Closed plain linear bearing with a 2" ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$97.35
Description: EconoGlide round flanged plain linear bearing with a 25mm ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$72.14
Description: EconoGlide round flanged plain linear bearing with a 20mm ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$59.17
Description: EconoGlide round flanged plain linear bearing with a 16mm ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$51.61
Description: EconoGlide round flanged plain linear bearing with a 12mm ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$47.05
Description: EconoGlide round flanged plain linear bearing with an 8mm ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$37.47
Description: EconoGlide square flanged plain linear bearing with a 50mm ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$187.42
Description: EconoGlide square flanged plain linear bearing with a 40mm ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$146.72
Description: EconoGlide square flanged plain linear bearing with a 30mm ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$109.19
Description: EconoGlide square flanged plain linear bearing with a 25mm ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$72.14
Description: EconoGlide square flanged plain linear bearing with a 20mm ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$59.17
Description: EconoGlide square flanged plain linear bearing with a 16mm ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$51.61
Description: EconoGlide square flanged plain linear bearing with a 12mm ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$47.05
Description: EconoGlide square flanged plain linear bearing with an 8mm ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$37.47
Open plain linear bearing with a 40mm ID. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell the self-lubricating, injection molded Frelon IM liner ensures maintenance-free performance. EconoGlide plain bearings are a cost-effective plain bearing solution.
$76.21
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?
EconoGlide® linear bearings with injected molded polymer liners from PBC Linear are a practical choice for cost-sensitive linear motion applications where operating conditions are not severe enough to require bonded liners and where bearing replacement would cause very little downtime. For more demanding environments, heavier contamination, or applications where replacement would create significant downtime, PBC Linear’s premium Simplicity® linear bearings with bonded liners are typically the better choice.
When are injection-molded polymer liners a good alternative to bonded liners in plain linear bearings?
Plain linear bearings with injection-molded polymer liners are well suited for cost-sensitive applications with light to moderate contamination, low maintenance requirements, and minimal downtime concerns. Bonded liners are generally preferred for more demanding operating conditions or applications where bearing replacement would cause significant downtime.
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