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Fiberglide, self lubricating bearings
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Fiberglide, self lubricating bearings

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Overview: RBC Bearings Incorporated, founded in 1919, is a prominent manufacturer of both standard and custom-engineered bearings, emphasizing innovation and quality. The company caters to industries such as aerospace, construction, and robotics, with operations in North America and Europe.
Product Range: The company 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 recognized for their maintenance-free nature and 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 characteristics. They are ideal for applications where lubrication is difficult or expensive and can function in environments with non-lubricating fluids. The technology provides benefits such as high dynamic load capacity, vibration dampening, low friction, and resistance to various environmental factors.
Applications: Fiberglide®/Fabroid® bearings are utilized in a wide range of applications, including aerial work platforms, steering systems, heavy-duty suspension systems, brakes, transmission linkages, and marine equipment. They are especially advantageous in environments with heavy loading and low-speed oscillations.
Quality and Service: RBC Bearings implements a total quality control system and a just-in-time manufacturing program. The company supports its customers through a global network of distributors and sales engineers, ensuring high-quality service and product availability.
Warranty and Disclaimer: RBC Bearings offers a limited warranty for material and workmanship for 90 days from shipment. The company disclaims any implied warranties and is not liable for any damages arising from the use of its catalog materials.
Specifications: The document details specifications for various Fiberglide®/Fabroid® bearings, including solid journal bearings, thrust washers, and spherical bearings, designed for high-impact applications in industries like mining, construction, and military vehicles.
Procedures and Recommendations: Proper installation is crucial for optimal performance, with detailed instructions provided. Operating conditions such as maximum allowable surface velocity and PV factor should be considered to prevent excessive wear. Mating surfaces should be smooth and free from sharp edges to extend bearing life.
Key Data from Tables: Bearing lengths range from 1.000 to 4.000 inches, and maximum static load varies significantly across different series, emphasizing the importance of selecting the appropriate bearing for specific load requirements.
Conclusion: Fiberglide®/Fabroid® bearings provide versatile solutions for high-load, high-impact applications. Their self-lubricating properties and robust construction make them suitable for demanding environments, with various options available to meet specific engineering needs.
Integrated Assemblies: The document highlights the use of integrated assemblies for robots and other process tool applications, with engineering design assistance and production volume capacity available.
Tapered Roller Thrust Bearings: These bearings are case-hardened and available in both sealed and unsealed versions, designed for use in truck, tractor, and construction equipment steer axles, as well as Class 8 trailer landing gear.
Standards: The document indicates compliance with ISO 9001:2000 standards, ensuring quality management systems are in place.
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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 800.390.330

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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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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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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® 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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Woven PTFE Fabric *Recommended housing bores are for steel housings. Contact engineering for recommended housing dimensions for alternate materials. STANDARD INCH SERIES 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.

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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. Part number example: CJM1012 is a split seam steel Fiberglide® / journal...

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Liner FIBERGLIDE® Split Woven PTFE Fabric *Recommended housing bores are for steel housings. Contact engineering for recommended housing dimensions for alternate materials. STANDARD METRIC SERIES Part number example: CJM1012 is a split seam steel Fiberglide® / journal bearing with a 10mm bore, 12mm long. Larger diameters can be supplied.

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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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Series CJT *Recommended housing bores are for steel housings. Contact engineering for recommended housing dimensions for alternate materials. 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.

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Replaces Bronze Bushings *Recommended housing bores are for steel housings. Contact engineering for recommended housing dimensions for alternate materials. B E A R I N G S The constant wall thickness of 1/8 in. (.125) for the CJH series makes them dimensionally interchangeable with many bronze and filament wound bushings. Carbon steel is used as a backing material, with the external surfaces plated to resist corrosion. Typical applications include farm equipment, construction and material handling equipment. Fabroid® can also be supplied for special applications. Consult Transport Dynamics engineering...

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*Recommended housing bores are for steel housings. Contact engineering for recommended housing dimensions for alternate materials. The Fiberglide® Liner Type bearing provides high load capacity and low friction in the form of a thin-walled sleeve for use in butterfly valves, trunnion bearings, ball and plug valve stem bushings, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder bushings, food handling machinery, and door hinge bushings, among others. Because these bearings are completely non-metallic-fabricated of woven PTFE fibers on the bore supported by a laminated backing-there is no possibility of corrosion....

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.