Simplicity Plain Linear Bearing

Simplicity Plain Linear Bearings

Plain Linear Bearings from PBC Linear®, 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. Available as stand-alone regular linear bearings with straight or crowned anodized aluminum shells (open or closed), as straight or flanged sleeve bearings, inside standard-sized or double-sized pillow blocks (open or closed), or as standard or double-sized flanged variants. Optional Frelon® J liners provide resistance to corrosive chemicals, while Frelon® W liners ensure FDA compliance. These bearings 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, closed, with a 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..
$130.84
Plain linear bearing, closed, with a 1" 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..
$38.84
Closed plain linear bearing with a 2.5" 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 Closed..
$221.11
Closed Plain Linear Bearing with a 3/16 inch precision ID, featuring an anodized aluminum shell and a self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® liner that excels in harsh, dirty, shock-loaded, or high-temperature environments (-400°F to +400°F), outperforming ball bearings where they typically fail. This liner ensures maintenance-free operation and vibration damping for smooth, quiet..
$15.98
Crowned, closed, self-aligning plain linear bearing with an 8mm 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..
$20.94
Square Linear Shaft of 1" diameter and a length of 36", made of 304 stainless steel, known for high corrosion resistance. Buffed and polished to provide an excellent running surface for self-lubricating Frelon®J lined square bearing plugs and pads. Part Number PST16-036-000 Bearing Type Stainless Steel Square Shafting Diameter 1"..
$98.57
Plain Linear Bearing with a square flange and a 20mm precision ID, designed to slide smoothly on both steel and ceramic-coated aluminum shafts. It features a self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® bearing liner that performs reliably with vibration damping in harsh conditions, enabling long-term, maintenance-free operation. Precision running clearance on the inner diameter..
$57.60
Square Flanged Plain Linear Bearing of 12mm ISO Metric ID (inner diameter) and part of the Simplicity® product line. Compensated running clearance of 0.0015” per side allows pairing with another bearing on a parallel shaft with imperfect alignment, while the FrelonGOLD® liner ensures maintenance-free performance in harsh conditions like dirt,..
$39.45
Square Flanged Plain Linear Bearing of 12mm ISO Metric ID (inner diameter.) Compensated running clearance of 0.0015” per side allows pairing with another bearing on a parallel shaft with imperfect alignment, while the Simplicity® FrelonGOLD® liner ensures maintenance-free performance in harsh conditions like dirt, vibration, and extreme temperatures. The aluminum..
$39.45
JIS Metric Round Flanged Plain Linear Bearing 16mm ID (inner diameter) with a precision running clearance of 0.0005" per side. Straight outer diameter.  Round Flange JIS Metric (Japanese Industrial Standards) Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner: FrelonGOLD® is standard; Optional liners include Frelon® J & Frelon® W (for FDA compliance) Temperature Rating: -400°F/+400°F or..
$47.44
JIS Metric Square Flanged Plain Linear Bearing 10mm ID (inner diameter) with a precision running clearance of 0.0005" per side. Straight outer diameter.  Square Flange JIS Metric (Japanese Industrial Standards) Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner: FrelonGOLD® is standard; Optional liners include Frelon® J & Frelon® W (for FDA compliance) Temperature Rating: -400°F/+400°F or..
$38.66
Die Set Linear Bearing with a 1.5" ID (inner diameter) and compensated running clearance on the inner diameter 0.0015” per side Closed Standard Width Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner: FrelonGOLD® is standard Optional liner: Frelon®J for harsh chemical exposure Another optional liner: Frelon®W (FDA compliant)
$172.89
Plain Linear Bearing with a square flange and a 1" precision ID, designed to slide smoothly on both steel and ceramic-coated aluminum shafts. It features a self-lubricating FrelonGOLD® bearing liner that performs reliably with vibration damping in harsh conditions, enabling long-term, maintenance-free operation. Precision running clearance on the inner diameter..
$110.74
Die Set Linear Bearing with a 2" ID (inner diameter) and precision running clearance on the inner diameter 0.0005” per side Closed Standard Width Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner: FrelonGOLD® is standard Optional liner: Frelon®J for harsh chemical exposure Another optional liner: Frelon®W (FDA compliant)
$290.20
Die Set Linear Bearing with a 1.5" ID (inner diameter) and precision running clearance on the inner diameter 0.0005” per side Closed Standard Width Self-Lubricating Bearing Liner: FrelonGOLD® is standard Optional liner: Frelon®J for harsh chemical exposure Another optional liner: Frelon®W (FDA compliant
$172.89
Linear Sleeve Bearing with a 25mm ID, 30mm OD and a 30mm length, unflanged with a closed aluminum alloy shell. This maintenance-free Simplicity® plain bushing is designed for both linear and rotational movement. The self-lubricating FrelonGold® bearing liner guarantees performance in extreme environments, including heat, dirt, and oscillation, eliminating the..
$26.66
Linear Sleeve Bearing with a 16mm ID, 20mm OD and a 16mm length, unflanged with a closed aluminum alloy shell. This maintenance-free Simplicity® plain bushing is designed for both linear and rotational movement. The self-lubricating FrelonGold® bearing liner guarantees performance in extreme environments, including heat, dirt, and oscillation, eliminating the..
$16.88
Round Flanged Sleeve Bearing with a 20mm inner diameter, 20mm length and closed aluminum alloy shell. This maintenance-free Simplicity® plain bushing is designed for both linear and rotational movement. The self-lubricating bearing liner is FrelonGold®, ensuring durable performance in extreme environments (such as heat or dirt) without catastrophic failure. Temperature..
$42.53
Sleeve Bearing, round flanged with a 1/4" inner diameter, 1/4" length, and closed aluminum alloy shell. This maintenance-free Simplicity® plain bushing is designed for both linear and rotational movement. The self-lubricating bearing liner is FrelonGold®, ensuring durable performance in extreme (such as hot or dirty) environments without catastrophic failure. Temperature..
$13.88
Sleeve Bearing, round flanged with a 1.25" inner diameter, 2" length, and closed aluminum alloy shell. This maintenance-free Simplicity® plain bushing is designed for both linear and rotational movement. The self-lubricating bearing liner is FrelonGold®, ensuring durable performance in extreme (such as hot or dirty) environments without catastrophic failure. Temperature..
$56.60
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Simplicity Plain Linear Bearings

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Plain Linear Bearings from PBC Linear®, 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. Available as stand-alone regular linear bearings with straight or crowned anodized aluminum shells (open or closed), as straight or flanged sleeve bearings, inside standard-sized or double-sized pillow blocks (open or closed), or as standard or double-sized flanged variants. Optional Frelon® J liners provide resistance to corrosive chemicals, while Frelon® W liners ensure FDA compliance. These bearings 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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