Plain Bearings Simplicity ®
Running Clearance Simplicity bearings are available with two classes of running clearance: PRECISION–“FL”: • Performs like a preloaded ball bearing • Tightest running clearance approximately 0.001" (0.025 mm) • Used in applications that require high precision
RUNNING CLEARANCE
Standard “FL” Performs like a preloaded linear ball bearing 0.0005" per side clearance average (0.0127 mm)
Shaft
Not recommended for all parallel shaft applications Any misalignment can cause binding on the shaft. Recommend: Compensated–“FLC” (see below).
COMPENSATED–“FLC”: • Performs like a standard ball bearing • Additional clearance built into the I.D.–all other dimensions are the same as the precision bearings • Ideally suited for parallel shaft applications Note: Many parallel shaft applications will run “FL” precision on one rail and “FLC” compensation on the opposite rail to accommodate slight misalignments. Bearing Shell Simplicity bearings are available in a variety of configurations to help meet specific application needs: • Standard is aluminum alloy with anodized finish • 316 stainless steel (no plating) MATERIALS: Aluminum Alloy – Is a heat treated and artificially aged aluminum with good strength and corrosion resistance. 316 Stainless Steel – Has an excellent corrosion resistance and is widely used by the paper, food, and other industries. FINISHES: Standard Anodized – A sulfuric bath anodizing with a nickel acetate seal that will stand up to 14 days exposure in a 5% salt spray solution at 96°F. It is applied at a 0.0002” thickness.
Compensated “FLC” Performs like a standard linear ball bearing 0.0015" + per side clearance average (0.0381 + mm)
Shaft
Standard Anodize 0.0002" Thick
Standard
JIS Metric Series
Inch Series
Link to the Simplicity Video
Optional
More Information about Simplicity's Chemical Resistance
Only certified Simplicity 60 Plus Shafting provides maximum linear bearing performance. Inch Series–page 52 Metric Series–page 90
ISO Metric Series
316 Stainless Steel
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