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Fiberglide ® /Fabroid ®

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Company Overview: RBC Bearings Incorporated, founded in 1919, is a prominent manufacturer of both standard and custom-engineered bearings. The company emphasizes innovation and quality, serving industries such as aerospace, construction, and robotics, with facilities located in North America and Europe.
Product Range: RBC Bearings offers a diverse array of high-quality bearings, including heavy-duty needle roller bearings, spherical plain bearings, cam followers, rod ends, self-lubricating bearings, thin section ball bearings, airframe control bearings, and custom-designed bearings. Notably, the Fiberglide®/Fabroid® self-lubricating bearings are maintenance-free and have a high load capacity.
Fiberglide®/Fabroid® Technology: These bearings incorporate a patented liner system that allows for design flexibility and cost efficiency due to their maintenance-free nature. They are ideal for environments where lubrication is difficult or expensive and can function in non-lubricating fluid environments. They offer high load capacity, low friction, and a broad operating temperature range.
Advantages: The Fiberglide®/Fabroid® bearings provide numerous benefits, including maintenance-free operation, high dynamic load capacity, vibration and noise reduction, resistance to fatigue and corrosion, and compatibility with various materials. They are environmentally friendly and applicable in a wide range of settings, such as aerial work platforms, steering systems, and marine equipment.
Applications: These bearings are utilized in industries that require heavy loading and low-speed oscillations, including construction, transportation, and material handling. They are also used in hydraulic tools, packaging machinery, and recreational vehicle controls.
Quality and Service: RBC Bearings employs a total quality control system and maintains a global network of distributors and sales engineers to meet customer needs. The company offers a 90-day warranty for material and workmanship from the date of shipment.
Disclaimer: The catalog information is provided "as-is" for informational purposes, with no warranties regarding accuracy or completeness. All materials are protected by copyright laws, and RBC's trademarks and intellectual property cannot be used without permission.
Technical Specifications: The document details specifications for various bearing types, including solid journal bearings, thrust washers, and spherical bearings. It includes dimensions, load capacities, and material compositions, designed for high-impact applications in industries such as mining, construction, and military vehicles.
Materials and Construction: Bearings are made from materials like Fiberglide® and Fabroid®, which are self-lubricating and reduce friction. Some bearings feature phenolic or metal backings for added strength and corrosion resistance. Aerospace-grade materials are used for spherical bearings, ensuring high load capacity and misalignment tolerance.
Standards and Compliance: The document mentions compliance with ISO 9001:2000 standards, ensuring quality management systems are in place.
Recommendations: For specific applications, consulting with the engineering department is advised for tailored solutions, especially in extreme temperatures or unique material requirements. The importance of smooth mating surfaces to extend bearing life is emphasized.
Key Data: Tables in the document provide detailed measurements and load ratings for each bearing type, essential for selecting the appropriate component based on application needs.
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Fiberglide ® /Fabroid ®-1

Fiberglide®/Fabroid® Self-Lubricating Bearings World Leader in Self-Lubricating Liner Systems™ Featuring the highest load capacity maintenance-free bearings in the Industry www.rbcbearings.com 800.390.3300

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Fiberglide ® /Fabroid ®-2

RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC Bearings, RBC) has had a long tradition of innovation, commitment, and quality since the company was founded in 1919. Today, RBC Bearings has grown into a world-class manufacturer of standard and custom-engineered bearings and related products, with a product focus on research, testing, and development of the best product for specific applications. What We Manufacture RBC Bearings, with facilities throughout North America and Europe, provides bearings and precision products for applications in the construction, mining, material handling, transportation and off-highway...

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Fiberglide ® /Fabroid ®-3

TABLE OF CONTENTS Selection Guide Fiberglide®/Fabroid® Bearings—Product Overview Series CJS-Journal Bearing Type—Coiled Steel Backing Series CJM-Metric Sized Journal Bearings—Coiled Steel Backing Series CJT-Journal Bearing Type—Thin Walled Steel Backing Series CJH-Journal Bearing Type—Heavy Walled Steel Backing Series LJS-Journal Bearing Liner Type—Non-Metallic Series SJS Solid Journal Bearing Series LTD-Thrust Washer—Non-Metallic Series FTS-Thrust Washer—Steel Backing Series FTM Single Sided Metal Backed Metric Series FTP Slim Pack Thrust Bearing Self-Lubricated Spherical Bearings Fiberglide®/Fabroid®...

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Fiberglide ® /Fabroid ®-4

SELECTION GUIDE SELF-LUBRICATING, MAINTENANCE-FREE BEARINGS TYPE CJS Journal bearings, split seam steel backing, zinc plated The CJS bearing works excellent in any pivot or linkage application. For construction and farm equipment, this product is typically used in kingpins, rock shafts, differentials, hinges, pedals and many other pivot points. CJM Metric Journal bearings, split seam steel backing, zinc plated This product is the metric equivalent to the CJS product and used in similar applications. CJT Journal bearings, thin walled, split seam steel backing, zinc plated This bearing is designed...

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Fiberglide ® /Fabroid ®-5

PRODUCT OVERVIEW SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS Fiberglide®/Fabroid® bearings offer 18 distinct advantages over conventional lubricated bearings: 1. Design freedom—Fiberglide®/Fabroid® bearings can be incorporated into internal component assemblies inaccessible to conventional lubrication technique, eliminating costly maintenance tear down. 2. Maintenance free—The self-lubricating nature of Fiberglide®/Fabroid® makes it an ideal selection for equipment providing service to remote environments such as oil and gas transmission lines and pumping stations. 3. Operation without lubrication while tolerating...

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Fiberglide ® /Fabroid ®-6

Fiberglide® split seam steel journal bearings are designed to meet or exceed industry standards for self-lubricating bushings. They provide all of the advantages of Fiberglide® at minimum cost. Carbon steel is normally used as a backing material, with the external surfaces plated to resist corrosion. Other metals can be supplied upon special order. Typical applications include aerial work platform automotive vehicles, farm equipment, construction and material handling equipment. Fabroid® can also be supplied for special applications — consult Transport Dynamics engineering department. For bearing...

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Fiberglide ® /Fabroid ®-7

Series CJS Length Nom. Shaft Dia. Liner FIBERGLIDE ® Woven PTFE Fabric *Recommended housing bores are for steel housings. Contact engineering for recommended housing dimensions for alternate materials. STANDARD INCH SERIES PART NUMBER RECOMMENDED SHAFT DIAMETER MIN/MAX (in.) RECOMMENDED* HOUSING BORE MIN/MAX (in.) Part number example: CJS1216 is a split seam steel Fiberglide® journal bearing with a .750 in. bore, 1.000 in. long. Special and larger sizes can be supplied upon special order. SPLIT SEAM STEEL BACKING Fiberglide®/Fabroid ® JOURNAL BEARINGS 5

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Fiberglide ® /Fabroid ®-8

Fiberglide® split seam steel journal bearings are designed to meet industry standards for self-lubricating bushings. Carbon steel is normally used as a backing material, with the external surfaces plated to resist corrosion. Other metals can be supplied upon special order. Typical applications include automotive vehicles, farm equipment, construction and material handling equipment. Fabroid® can also be supplied for special applications — consult Transport Dynamics engineering department. For bearing installation, see page 23. RECOMMENDED SHAFT DIAMETER MIN/MAX (mm) RECOMMENDED* HOUSING BORE...

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Fiberglide ® /Fabroid ®-9

Series CJM Length Nom. Shaft Dia. Liner FIBERGLIDE ® Woven PTFE Fabric *Recommended housing bores are for steel housings. Contact engineering for recommended housing dimensions for alternate materials. RECOMMENDED SHAFT DIAMETER MIN/MAX (mm) RECOMMENDED* HOUSING BORE MIN/MAX (mm) Part number example: CJM1012 is a split seam steel Fiberglide® / journal bearing with a 10mm bore, 12mm long. Larger diameters can be supplied. SPLIT SEAM STEEL BACKING Fiberglide®/Fabroid ® JOURNAL BEARINGS 7

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Fiberglide ® /Fabroid ®-10

The constant wall thickness of .062 of the CJT SERIES makes them dimensionally interchangeable with other types of steel bearings commonly used. They provide all the advantages of Fiberglide® at minimum cost. Carbon steel is normally used as a backing material, with the external surfaces plated to resist corrosion. Other metals can be supplied upon special order. Typical applications include automotive vehicles, farm equipment, construction and material handling equipment. A Fabroid® Liner can also be supplied for special applications — consult Transport Dynamics engineering department. For bearing...

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Fiberglide ® /Fabroid ®-11

Series CJT Length Nom. Shaft Dia. Liner FIBERGLIDE ® Woven PTFE Fabric *Recommended housing bores are for steel housings. Contact engineering for recommended housing dimensions for alternate materials. STANDARD THIN WALL INCH SERIES BEARING LENGTH (in.) +.000 -.020 PART NUMBER RECOMMENDED SHAFT DIAMETER MIN/MAX (in.) RECOMMENDED* HOUSING BORE MIN/MAX (in.) Part number example: CJT2024 is a split seam Fiberglide® / journal bearing with 1.25 in. bore, 1.50 in. long. Larger diameters can be supplied. THIN-WALLED SPLIT SEAM STEEL BACKING Fiberglide®/Fabroid ® JOURNAL BEARINGS 9

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