Simplicity Plain Linear Bearing

Plain Linear Bearings, Sleeve Bushings, Pillow Blocks and Flange Mounts

Simplicity® Plain Linear Bearing variants, including standalone bearings, sleeve bushings, flange mounts and pillow blocks, featuring the self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® PTFE-based liner, which minimizes friction and wear, eliminates external lubrication needs, and outperforms in harsh, hot, or dirty environments. The stand-alone variants have straight or crowned anodized aluminum shells (open or closed), or you can choose from straight or flanged sleeve bearings, or choose bearings inside standard-sized or double-sized pillow blocks (open or closed), or inside standard or double-sized aluminum flanged mounts. Optional Frelon® J liners provide resistance to corrosive chemicals, while Frelon® W liners ensure FDA compliance. All variants support rotary, linear, or oscillating motion, with precision or compensated running clearances. Offered in Inch, ISO Metric, or JIS Metric ID series, they deliver maintenance-free performance across a wide temperature range. The 2:1 binding rule applies.

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Plain linear bearing, open, with a 1/2" compensated ID, which has a 0.0015" per side running clearance. Housed in an anodized aluminum shell and lined with self-lubricating FrelonGOLD®, this bearing ensures maintenance-free performance in harsh conditions, including extreme temperatures, dirt, and vibration. Inch Series - Open anodized aluminum shell Compensated..
$25.63
Plain linear bearing, closed, with a 1/2" compensated ID, which has a 0.0015" per side running clearance. Housed in an anodized aluminum shell and lined with self-lubricating FrelonGOLD®, this bearing ensures maintenance-free performance in harsh conditions, including extreme temperatures, dirt, and vibration. Inch Series - Closed Anodized aluminum shell Compensated..
$18.46
Crowned, closed plain linear bearing with a compensated 3 inch ID (inner diameter) that has a  running clearance of 0.0015" per side. Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner is FrelonGOLD®. Crowned self-aligning outer diameter.   Inch Series - Closed Anodized Aluminum Shell Compensated running clearance 0.0015" per side Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner: FrelonGOLD® is standard...
$459.90
Crowned, closed plain linear bearing with a compensated 2.5 inch ID (inner diameter) that has a slightly larger running clearance of 0.0015" per side. Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner is FrelonGOLD®. Crowned self-aligning outer diameter.   Inch Series - Closed Anodized Aluminum Shell Compensated running clearance 0.0015" per side Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner: FrelonGOLD®..
$287.46
Crowned, closed plain linear bearing with a compensated 2 inch ID (inner diameter) that has a slightly larger running clearance of 0.0015" per side. Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner is FrelonGOLD®. Crowned self-aligning outer diameter.   Inch Series - Closed Anodized Aluminum Shell Compensated running clearance 0.0015" per side Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner: FrelonGOLD®..
$143.92
Crowned, closed plain linear bearing with a compensated 3/4 inch ID (inner diameter) that has a slightly larger running clearance of 0.0015" per side. Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner is FrelonGOLD®. Crowned self-aligning outer diameter.   Inch Series - Closed Anodized Aluminum Shell Compensated running clearance 0.0015" per side Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner: FrelonGOLD®..
$23.09
Crowned, closed plain linear bearing with a compensated 3/16 inch ID (inner diameter) that has a slightly larger running clearance of 0.0015" per side. Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner is FrelonGOLD®. Crowned self-aligning outer diameter.   Inch Series - Closed Anodized Aluminum Shell Compensated running clearance 0.0015" per side Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner: FrelonGOLD®..
$17.59
Crowned, closed plain linear bearing with a compensated 3/8 inch ID (inner diameter) that has a slightly larger running clearance of 0.0015" per side. Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner is FrelonGOLD®. Crowned self-aligning outer diameter.   Inch Series  Compensated running clearance 0.0015" per side Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner: FrelonGOLD® is standard. Operates well in..
$19.50
Closed crowned plain linear bearing with a 1.5 inch ID (inner diameter) and a precision running clearance of 0.0005" per side. Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner is FrelonGOLD®. Crowned self-aligning outer diameter.   Inch Series  Precision running clearance 0.0005" per side Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner: FrelonGOLD® is standard. Operates well in harsh, high temperature..
$82.36
Closed crowned plain linear bearing with a 1 inch ID (inner diameter) and a precision running clearance of 0.0005" per side. Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner is FrelonGOLD®. Crowned self-aligning outer diameter.   Inch Series  Precision running clearance 0.0005" per side Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner: FrelonGOLD® is standard. Operates well in harsh, high temperature..
$50.49
Closed plain linear bearing with a 3" precision ID, which has a 0.0005" per side running clearance. Encased in an anodized aluminum shell and lined with self-lubricating FrelonGOLD®, this bearing ensures maintenance-free performance in harsh conditions, including extreme temperatures, dirt, and vibration; where ball bearings often fail. Inch Series  Precision..
$353.77
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
Crowned, closed, self-aligning 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. The anodized aluminum shell is both lightweight and..
$27.53
Crowned, closed, self-aligning 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..
$26.97
Closed 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. The anodized aluminum shell is both lightweight and sturdy,..
$38.84
Closed self-lubricating plain linear bearing with a 6mm 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..
$15.98
Closed self-lubricating plain linear bearing with a 100mm 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. The anodized aluminum shell is lightweight yet durable. Self-lubricating..
$566.07
Thin Wall Plain Linear Bearing with an 8mm ID (inner diameter) ISO Metric Closed Precision running clearance, 0.0005" per side FAG Interchange Self Lubricating Simplicity Frelon Gold® liner material with an anodized aluminum outer shell Designed for use with end-supported shafting  Interchangeable with compact linear ball bearings and some bronze bushings  Product..
$14.38
Closed Plain Linear Bearing Pillow Block with a 1" inner diameter and a precision running clearance of 0.0005 inches per side. A mountable standard-sized aluminum housing encloses the bearing, which features the renowned self-lubricating liner made from FrelonGOLD® for maintenance-free performance under harsh conditions such as extreme temperatures, dirt and..
$98.85

Plain Linear Bearings, Sleeve Bushings, Pillow Blocks and Flange Mounts

844 products

Simplicity® Plain Linear Bearing variants, including standalone bearings, sleeve bushings, flange mounts and pillow blocks, featuring the self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® PTFE-based liner, which minimizes friction and wear, eliminates external lubrication needs, and outperforms in harsh, hot, or dirty environments. The stand-alone variants have straight or crowned anodized aluminum shells (open or closed), or you can choose from straight or flanged sleeve bearings, or choose bearings inside standard-sized or double-sized pillow blocks (open or closed), or inside standard or double-sized aluminum flanged mounts. Optional Frelon® J liners provide resistance to corrosive chemicals, while Frelon® W liners ensure FDA compliance. All variants support rotary, linear, or oscillating motion, with precision or compensated running clearances. Offered in Inch, ISO Metric, or JIS Metric ID series, they deliver maintenance-free performance across a wide temperature range. The 2:1 binding rule applies.


  • Sizing Options: Inch, metric, and JIS sizes available
  • Available in open, closed and thin-wall styles
  • ID Sizes: Available from 3/16” to 4” Inch Series, 5mm to 80mm Metric Series
  • Shaft Lengths: Up to 12 feet
  • Shell Material: Standard is aluminum; stainless steel shells are available
  • Maximum Speed: Up to 8 m/s (315 in/s)
  • Temperature Rating: -400°F to +400°F or -240°C to 204°C
  • Maximum Horizontal Static Load: 2,165 to 100,500 lb (982 to 45,586 kg)
  • 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

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