Polylube Metric Design-Guide

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Bearings
Metric Design guiDe
IntroductIon 3-10
Polygons company history and product manufacturing divisions.
Product InformatIon 11-24
Polylube mrP bearIngs 11-12
A superb bearing material for agriculture, construction and material handling applications requiring good load
capacity, low frictional values, and superior wear characteristics.
Polylube glass taPe bearIngs 13-14
An excellent solution for bearing applications where stick/slip is of concern.
Polylube Ifr backed bearIngs 15-16
A bearing with optimized structure for resistance to applications with repeated impact fatigue or stress/strain conditions.
Polylube HIgH temPerature bearIngs 17-18
A bearing designed for environments over 260C or where thermal expansion stability is critical.
Polylube guIde rod bearIngs 19-24
A guide rod bearing for pneumatic cylinder applications where corrosion, high misalignment or edge loading,
low friction and excellent wear characteristics are desired.
bearIng desIgn PrIncIPles 25-32
metrIc sIze cHarts 33-37
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Versatile high load, low friction composite bearings.
PHONE (574) 586-3145 wEbsitE polygoncomposites.com 02
About our CompAny
Polygon Company was founded in 1949 by a chemist working on advanced com-
posite materials during World War II at the U.S. Wright-Patterson Air Force base,
and has since grown into an engineered materials company with multiple manu-
facturing facilities and global distribution and sales offces around the world.
Polygons original patents for composite self-lubricating bearings in the mid
1960s stand as a hallmark in the development of journal bearing technology.
Since that time, Polygons ongoing research and development activities have
resulted in multiple patents on innovative self-lubricating products as well as
proprietary manufacturing capabilities that allow Polygon to project superior
value in the journal bearing marketplace.
Corporate research and development activities, including an in-house bearing
test laboratory and Idea Center engine, are located in the companys corporate
offces and primary manufacturing location in Walkerton, Indiana (approximately
90 miles east of Chicago, Illinois).
polygons Divisions
four dIstInct Product dIvIsIons:
Medical composite surgical tubing for minimally invasive procedures.
Bearing greaseless composite bearings.
Cylinder composite hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder barrels.
Electrical double insulation for hand-held power tools, electrical
and power distribution.
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First Facility circa 1949.
First Continuous Fiber Process
Today's Indiana Plant
WhAt is A Composite beAring?
PolyLubebearings use continuous fberglass flaments incorporated into a propri-
etary epoxy resin matrix for a very high strength bearing that is naturally concentric
with no seam or overlap. This high strength laminate construction allows for a thin
wall (1.5mm to 3.0mm) bearing, reducing the size and weight of the assembly. The
resulting bearing exhibits a very low coeffcient of friction coupled with high load-
bearing capacity.
polylube liner Design
PolyLube bearings utilize a proprietary design that ensures the anti-friction lining is
locked into the composite material with more than a simple adhesion effect. This
proprietary design also drives excellent resistance to impact fatigue and
cavitation problems.
PolyLube MRP series bearings have their liners applied in a dry manufacturing
mode. They are inherently very resistant to impact because the liner backing has
high strength fberglass flaments interwoven into the liner backing.
The differences in liner construction can be seen most dramatically during three
periods: frst, how coeffcient of friction and wear change during the break-in period,
second, how the bearing handles contamination in a dirty or unsealed environment,
and third, long term bearing life. Differences in liner construction can also impact
performance in the following areas:
Coeffcient of FrictionThe required breakaway torque & startup forces required.
Impact FatigueHow the bearing handles shock or impact loading.
Amount of WearThe orientation of the PTFE in relation to the mating surface
as well as the content of the PTFE will impact the amount of wear the fnished
journal bearing will exhibit.
Time for Achieving Suffcient PTFE Film TransferThe liner construction will
impact the length of time as well as the operating conditions required to have
the PTFE flm properly transfer from the inner diameter of the bearing to the
outer diameter of the mating surface.
Although not required, a dry lubricant can be used at installation to improve
performance during the break-in period.
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PolyLube MRP Wear Surface
This high strength laminate
construction allows for the use
of a thin wall bearing.
go greAseless!
PolyLubebearings not only exhibit excellent load capacities, low frictional values and
resistance to corrosion, they also allow for true self-lubrication.
WhAt Are the DesireD ChArACteristiCs of JournAl/plAne
beAring mAteriAls?
In general, journal/plane bearing materials should have the following characteristics
in order for the bearing assembly to be properly designed:
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`The PTFE super-flaments
used in the bearing wear surface
exhibit tensile strengths 20 times
greater than traditional PTFE resins.
1. Truly Self-Lubricating. Many materials
claim to offer some level of self-lubrica-
tion; however, many (especially sintered
metal structures) lose their self-lubrica-
tion properties quickly during operation.
When the lubrication fails, metal-on-metal
contact results. Premature bearing
failure generally quickly follows.
2. Contamination Resistance. The
contamination is allowed to defect the
lower modulus bearings and eventually
work its way out of the joint without
damaging the pin.
3. PV Rating. The PV rating should
be easy to understand, and ft most
application environments with a good
match between the bearing pressure
and surface velocity capabilities.
4. Quick Transfer of PTFE Film to Shaft.
The key to self-lubricating bearings is the
rapid transfer of PTFE from the bearing
ID to the shaft surface during the initial
break-in phase. The flm of PTFE on the
shaft functions as a dry lubricant, which
reduces the friction and wear rate.
5. Fiber Orientation to Minimize Friction.
In a properly designed self-lubricating
bearing, the bearing will exhibit a low
coeffcient of friction when the contact
surface is on the ends of the PTFE fbers.
6. High Percent of PTFE Near the Surface.
It is not suffcient to simply have PTFE
fbers on the wear surface. A high percent
of PTFE is desirable near the surface of the
bearing to provide an ample amount of dry
lubricant for wear and friction reduction.
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WhAt Composites professionAls meAns to you!
Polygon is the only organization with composite self-lubricating bearings as a
primary product focus. Other bearing companies only see this product line as a
necessary offering to satisfy the OEM market.
This family of materials is our core competency at Polygon. We hold the frst
patents on composite bearing design. We have the experience to better predict the
performance of this type of bearing, can better defne what factors drive product
performance, and have a strong manufacturing infrastructure to support your busi-
ness needs. Our abilities to specify sizing, assembly, and design parameters are
unmatched in the composite bearing industry. Why? Because it is core to what we
do. The value to you? Polygon Company has the best designed, highest performing
bearing material available, at the best cost in the industry.
polylube loWers totAl Cost of operAtion (tCo)
A design engineer must continually search out materials that increase performance
capabilities while reducing total product life costs. How does PolyLubelower total
cost of operation?
Poor lubricant maintenance is one of the most common failure points for bearings.
A properly sealed and lubricated bearing should result in trouble-free feld service in
theory. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. Greased joints may not be maintained
properly, resulting in boundary/mixed lubrication condition and diminished bearing
life. Bearings are often greased only twice in their life, once by the OEM and once
before they are sent back for the warranty claim due to bearing failure from lack of
lubrication. The following items can be eliminated with a truly greaseless bearing:
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The environmental issues around grease are only now
coming to light. With self-lubrication all environmental
contaminants are eliminated
Self-lubricating bearings eliminate secondary pin and
housing fabrication required for greased bearings.
Many materials claim to ofer
some level of self-lubrication;
however, many lose their
self-lubrication properties quickly
during operation.
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The total cost of ownership for a bearing that must be lubricated is greater than
the total cost of a self-lubricating composite bearing. Most OEMs clients have
found that the cost of purchasing, assembling, and maintaining a greased bear-
ing joint is at a minimum 1.5 times to a maximum of 4 times the cost of a self-
lubricating bearing joint. Equipment rental yards are increasingly sensitive to the
liability associated with greased bearings.
External lubrication is an uncontrollable design variable for OEM engineers. Once
the fnished product is shipped to the customer they must properly maintain the
bearing assembly. Failure can lead to liability or warranty claims. If proper main-
tenance is a concern, the best solution is a self-lubricating composite bearing.
Self-lubrication is the ideal solution since it fully lubricates the contact surfaces
requiring absolutely no feld or long term maintenance. Dry lubrication does not
attract dust or dirt and results in no environmental grease or oil contamination.
When to use polylube beArings
When dry lubrication is required.
When bearing neglect could lead to product liability claims or premature failure.
When conventional lubricants will not function or cannot be used (as in the food
processing and pharmaceutical industries).
When bearing, lubrication system, and maintenance costs need to be reduced.
When wide temperature ranges, particularly at low temperatures, require bearing
performance stability.
When stick-slip conditions exist.
When high load capacities are needed.
When resistance to chemical, galvanic, or fretting related corrosion is a problem.
When weight reduction is desired.
When galling and scoring need to be minimized.
When shock loads present a problem.
When electrical insulation is required.
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Hex ID and special ID shapes can be incorporated into
the bearing as well.
Polygons CNC fabrication equipment allows for special
designs to be economically incorporated.
One of the most common failures
for bearing design is when
lubrication is not properly
maintained. PolyLube bearings
eliminate lubrication maintenance.
Composite beArings CompAreD
Todays OEM engineer has many bearing alternatives to choose from. When making
a design decision, it can be diffcult to weigh material choices for your design.
Consult this application-driven discussion comparing composite bearings to
common alternatives.
greAseD beArings
The most obvious difference? These bearings require perpetual greasing, adding
both material and labor costs to the product. When the lubricating flm fails due
to contamination, the bearing will prematurely wear. Performance of this bearing is
entirely reliant on the end user properly maintaining and servicing the bearing joint
in question.
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When grease fails these bearings quickly wear through
and produce intimate contact between the shaft and
bearing.
Performance of a greased bearing
is entirely reliant on the end user
properly maintaining and servicing
the bearing joint.
Cast Bronze 41.4 71.1 18.0 8.80
Porous Bronze 27.6 71.1 18.0 7.50
Alloyed Bronze 68.9 93.3 28.8 8.10
Steel-Backed Bronze 24.1 93.3 14.4 8.00
Hardened Steel 275.8 93.3 12.6 7.90
Zinc Aluminum 37.9 93.3 27.0 5.00
Fabric-Reinforced Phenolic 41.4 93.3 36.0 1.60
Reinforced Tefon 13.8 260.0 99.0 2.00
PolyLubeMRP 206.8 162.8 12.6 1.87
*with lubrication
addItIonal Performance dIfferences:
Greased metal-backed bearing materials have very limited operating temperature
ranges. They traditionally span from -5 to 100C compared to PolyLube
ranges from -160 to 260C.
Particulate contamination leads to mixed-mode lubrication and failure.
MATERIAL MAX. DYNAMIC MAXIMUM THERMAL SPECIFIC
CAPACITY-MPa TEMPERATURE EXPANSION GRAVITY
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sintereD metAlliC beArings
Sintered metallic bearings have innate limitations due to their semi-fused nature. The
structure dramatically reduces impact or shock loading capability as well as both the
static and dynamic loading capacities.
At best, dynamic capacities of 55 MPa.
Alloyed bronze bearings have the highest dynamic capacity within this family-and
that is 69 MPa or less than 0.025 m/s with lubrication.
Lowered impact or fatigue strength properties.
Prone to corrosion and shaft fretting.
Many times burnishing tools are required to get product to fnal geometric tolerances.
filleD thermoplAstiC beAring mAteriAls
Sizing predictability. Injection molding leads to higher size variation.
Creep Thermoplastics will plastically deform over time under load.
Impact Fatigue. Even glass flled thermoplastic resins can only go so far with
resistance to repeated impact.
Moisture absorptionSwelling can occur with thermoplastics in submerged or
humid environments causing binding between pin and bearing.
The homogeneous construction of flled thermoplastic bearings means the bearing
is being held in the housing with the same material interacting with the pin,
allowing a greater frequency of walking or spinning in the bore.
metAl bACkeD beArings
Metal backed bearing materials have been an obvious choice given their feature/
beneft combination and initial purchase price. However, PolyLubebearings are
quite often the clear winners when total cost of operation is considered.
Requires regular greasing maintenance by the end user, especially in high
contaminate environments.
This bearing type is very sensitive to misalignment. Load concentration on the
edges can cause increased wear on the PTFE overlay, leading to intimate
contact between the metal substrate and pin.
Heavy machinery requires frequent greasing, downtime, and labor costs to per
form this maintenance. This adds up to signifcant costs for the end user over
the life of a product.
Metal backed bearings prematurely fail once the overlay is broken into and the
shaft is in intimate contact with the lining.
Metal ID surfaces cannot embed contaminates, leading to scoring and
premature failure.
Dynamic capacities typically at 138 MPa maximum, compared to 207 MPa
with PolyLube.
Require the added cost of grease zerks, factory greasing, and possibly automatic
greasing systems all of which are not needed with PolyLubes permanent lubrication.
As with any metal structure, this type of bearing is subject to severe corrosion
an issue that can occur as quickly as 24 hours into basic immersion testing.
Thermoplastic bearings are prone to swelling when subjected to moisture.
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Sintered structure bearings cant handle the load of
composite bearings
Filled thermoplastics have no chance in highly loaded
environments.
Once the overlay is worn through, intimate contact and
failure can quickly result.
Thermoplastics are highly subject to cold fow under load-
ingsomething PolyLube bearings do not struggle with.
rolling element beArings
PolyLubebearings are able to handle higher load capacities than rolling element
bearings, particularly with shock loading.
Reduce the weight and profle of the bearingin many cases the weight and
profle of the bearing can be reduced by over 50%.
PolyLube exhibits much higher static load capacitiesan equivalent sized
needle bearing will only have 30% of the static capacity.
No external lubrication is required with PolyLubethere are no concerns with
failed lubrication media resulting in shaft damage.
By using the PTFE flm transfer process instead of macro mechanical moving
parts, PolyLube is able to have stable and predictable performance over the
life of the application.
Rolling element bearings can only be used in contaminated environments if the
costly option of integrated seals are used.
breAk-in AnD film trAnsfer
The secret to PolyLubes high load greaseless operation is the use of uniquely woven
PTFE super-flaments in the bearing liner. They exhibit tensile strengths twenty times
greater than PTFE resins and are not subject to cold fow under high load. No secondary
lubrication is necessary due to the flm transfer process, even during start-up.
As the bearing begins service, the liners PTFE undergoes a phase change and disburs-
es over the mating pin surface, transferring from the inner diameter to the pin's wear
surface and smoothing out any macroscopic surface imperfections. Essentially, a small
amount of the liner is worn away and sacrifced to coat the pin with a low friction PTFE
flm. This wear is often negligible, usually less than 0.025mm.
This allows the bearing to have a very low coeffcient of friction with minimal long-term
wear, under high loading conditions. Following the break-in period, the wear rate stabi-
lizes, remaining relatively constant for the bearings life. Testing of the MRP bearing at
100 kN, with 50 oscillation angle, resulted in stable wear under 0.13mm at over 1.5
million cycles.
The elapsed time for break-in is PV (Pressure and Velocity) dependent. The equilibrium
wear rate varies from operation to operation, due to a number of factors including:
loads, speeds, shaft hardness, material, and shaft surface fnish. For more specifc
guidance on the break-in period to anticipate given your specifc application, please
contact a PolyLube application engineer.
PolyLube MRP bearings are designed to minimize wear; however, the bearing wear is
dependent on general operating conditions, such as speed, sliding distance and load.
With intermittent rotation or oscillation, radial wear should be negligible over thousands
of hours. Hard chrome plating gives excellent wear performance and protects the shaft
from corrosion. Coatings such as chrome, electroless nickel, YZD or nitro carbonizing
are all common treatments for shaft materials used with PolyLube bearings. Some cus-
tomers have even experienced great results using standard 1018 shaft material.
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Typical metal needle bearings fail under high loading.
No external lubrication is required
with PolyLubethere are no
concerns with failed lubrication
media resulting in shaft damage.
mrp beArings
PRODUCT HISTORY
The MRP bearing was born from Polygons continuous improvement efforts. Original
targets for the bearing were lower cost and lower performance. The actual result
was a decrease in cost due to thorough analysis and value stream mapping of the
manufacturing process and virtually identical performance compared to our legacy
product. The MRP bearing has become the standard product offered for bearing
customers and has supplanted the legacy product.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The MRP has a unique added lubricant embedded within the surface of the liner
material to decrease the initial coeffcient of friction. This small change was initi-
ated because in certain lightly loaded joints, upon initial actuation, an intermittent
stick-slip or noise could be generated. The MRP addresses this issue by decreas-
ing friction and virtually eliminating the typical break in period.
PolyLubeMRP bearings are designed to minimize wear; however, the bearing wear
is affected by the general operating conditions, such as speed, sliding distance and
load. With intermittent rotation or oscillation, radial wear should be negligible over
thousands of hours. Hard chrome plating gives excellent wear performance and
protects the shaft from corrosion. Softer coatings such as cadmium or zinc may
exhibit different wear characteristics but are perfectly suitable for use against the
MRP surface.
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PIN SURFACE FINISH
CALCULATED INITIAL COF FOR POLYLUBE MRP BEARINGS
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These issues come together to allow
Polygon to sell a product better
matched to customers needs.
MRP Bearings are available in a wide variety of standard
and custom sizes.
Cutaway showing the unique low friction fber lining
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mrp beArings
MECHANICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
The PolyLubeMRP bearing can withstand static loads of approximately 483
MPa and 207 MPa under dynamic loading. For dry running applications, the
maximum speed is approximately 0.05 m/s. The typical average design pres-
sure for high duty cycle applications is 69 MPa.
This bearings operating temperature range is 163C. Maximum continuous
operational surface temperature for the standard formulation is 163C, depend-
ing upon load characteristics. The bearing has been heat stabilized at these
temperatures, so that little dimensional change will occur in the bearing during
operation. In a free state, the coeffcient of expansion of the PolyLube MRP
bearing is 8.69 x 10
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APPLICATIONS
PolyLube MRP bearings are the bearing of choice in highly loaded bearing joints
where a life cycle of over 500,000 cycles is desired. Testing has shown this
bearing has wear under 0.15mm after 1.6 million cycles. Applications include
material handling equipment, high duty cranes, earth-moving equipment, con-
struction equipment, agriculture equipment and food processing systems. MRP
bearings have extremely low absorption rates and are well designed for wet and
submerged applications.
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Ultimate Compression Strength 483 MPa
Unit Load Limit 207 MPa
Temperature Range (Standard Formulation)* 163 C
Coeffcient Of Thermal Expansion 8.69 x 10
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Thermal Conductivity .26- .33 W/m*K
Water Absorption (2 Hours) 0.12%
Specifc Gravity 1.87
Maximum Velocity .05 m/s
*Note: Special resin formulation available up to 260C. See page 46 for further design suggestions.
MRP eliminates the maintenece of greased joints.
MRP at work.
PolyLube is standard in the man-lift industry
where reduced warranty claims are made
possible by eliminating customer greasing.
glAss tApe beArings
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The PolyLubeGlass Tape bearing is a moderate RPM bearing designed for applica-
tions with higher surface velocities or when mixed flm conditions are desired.
The Glass Tape bearing is manufactured by a flament winding process that results in
a continuous fberglass flament backing composition-ensuring excellent mechanical
properties (especially fatigue resistance) are attained. The flament wound fber-
glass structure uses a high strength, corrosion resistant epoxy resin as the matrix
material. The high strength backing permits the use of a thin wall (1.5 to 3.0mm)
bearing which can often reduce the size and weight of the fnished bearing assem-
bly. PolyLube Glass Tape bearings will support a dynamic bearing load of 48 MPa,
while handling high radial and longitudinal stresses with a static bearing capacity
of 483 MPa. This family of materials exhibits exceptional dimensional stability and
performance predictability over wide temperature ranges (163C).
Product scHematIc
The PolyLube Glass Tape lined bearing is similar in backing construction when
compared to its sister product- the MRP bearing; however, the difference in the
construction of the liner material drives the variations in performance. The primary
performance variations between the Glass Tape and the MRP bearing are that the
MRP bearing has a lower coeffcient of friction and will handle higher surface veloci-
ties. However, the Glass Tape bearing sacrifces some capabilities with a slightly
lower dynamic and static load capacity.
These differences are driven from fact that the Glass Tape bearing uses a proprietary
flled PTFE resin structure as opposed to the continuous PTFE flaments used in
the MRP product. Two liner thicknesses are available with the 0.38mm thick liner
being standard and a 0.76mm thick liner being available for unique applications.
The 0.38mm thick liner is designed for applications where boring the inner diam-
eter might be required in order to achieve tighter tolerances in an effort to address
sizing and minor misalignment conditions.
mecHanIcal and PHysIcal ProPertIes
The PolyLube Glass Tape bearing can withstand static loads of approximately
275 MPa and 48 MPa under dynamic loading. At these loading levels, minimum
distortion will occur. For dry running applications, the maximum speed is approxi-
mately 0.41 m/s.
operational surface temperature for the standard formulation is 163C, depending
upon load characteristics. The bearing has been heat stabilized at these tempera-
tures, so that little dimensional change will occur in the bearing during operation.
In a free state, the coeffcient of expansion of the PolyLube Glass Tape bearing is
8.69 x 10
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m/m/C, lower than steel and most metals.
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Glass Tape's PTFE fabric liner reduces friction and is well
suited for moderate RPM applications
Glass Tape bearings combine high load and lowered
friction.
glAss tApe beArings
MECHANICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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APPLICATIONS
Applications for PolyLubeGlass Tape Bearings range from guide rod bearings
to linear motion components to hydraulic pumps. Swashblock mounted bearings
are ideal applications for the Glass Tape bearing material as long as application
considerations are consistent with a mixed flm condition.
The PolyLube bearing offers a more elastic, damage tolerant structure when
compared to traditional metallic bearing materials. In addition, the Glass Tape
bearing exhibits good cavitation resistance when subjected to high pressure
fuids during cyclic conditions.
BEARING MANUFACTURER AND TYPE
RESULTS FOR VARIOUS BEARINGS TESTED BY RENSSELAER
1.4 MPa
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PolyLube
Fiber Bearing
PolyLube Glass
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PolyLube
Fiber Bearing
PolyLube Glass
Tape Bearing
COMPARATIVE PV and COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION TEST RESULTS
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PolyLube
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PolyLube Glass
Tape Bearing
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PolyLube
Fiber Bearing
PolyLube Glass
Tape Bearing
COMPARATIVE PV and COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION TEST RESULTS
1.37 MPa
comParatIve Pv and coeffIcIent of frIctIon test results
Testing performed independently at Rensslaer Department of Mechanical Engineering
glass tape units
Temperature Range (Standard Formulation) 163 C
Coeffcient Of thermal Expansion 8.69 x 10
-6
m/m/C
Thermal Conductivity .26 - .33 W/m*K
Maximum Velocity 0.41 m/s
ifr bACkeD beArings
Product descrIPtIon
The IFR backing is typically combined with the MRP bearing liner to increase
service life in applications with high edge loading caused by misalignment. The
IFR backed bearing (for Improved Fatigue Resistance) offers a proprietary lami-
nate structure of the bearing backing that increases the bearings resistance to
repeated stress/strain conditions.
Several years ago, Polygon Company was approached with a seemingly straight-
forward application for traditional flament wound composite bearings. At issue
was an application that was resulting in bearing failure due to high misalign-
ment from a cantilevered design. The pressure on the bearing was well under
the design threshold (actual applied pressure to the bearing was 69 MPa). In
response to this customers demand, Polygon Company developed an improved
fatigue bearing that in the case of the above application, increased the life of
the bearing by over 50%.
Because composite flament wound bearings are not isotropic materials as are
metals, Polygon Companys FEA laminate analysis focused on optimization of
systems interlaminar shear. The PolyLubeIFR backed bearing offers a more
than twofold increase in fatigue life over traditional composite bearing
materials.
Product advantages
The PolyLube IFR bearing is the frst bearing with such an optimized resin
system and fber/laminate architecture.
Product scHematIc
Traditional flament wound composite bearings show fatigue failure in the form of
resin shear failure in the traverse direction to the reinforcing fbers. The logical
solution to this problem was to try to cross-tie the reinforcing fbers together with
other reinforcing fbers so as to minimize the shear stresses in the resin.
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Standard IFR Backed Bearing.
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STRENGTH PROPERTIES AT VARIOUS WIND ANGLES
WIND ANGLE
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MODULUS OF ELASTICITY AT VARIOUS WIND ANGLES
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PolyLube
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Wind Angle
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PolyLube
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Wind Angle
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Wind Angle
PolyLube
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Wind Angle
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ifr bACkeD beArings
The PolyLubeIFR backed bearing can withstand static loads of approximately
483 MPa and 207 MPa under dynamic loading. At these loading levels, minimum
distortion will occur. For dry running applications, the maximum speed is approxi-
mately 0.05 m/s. The typical average design pressure for high duty cycle applica-
tions is 69 MPa.
operational surface temperature for the standard formulation is 163C, depending
upon load characteristics. The bearing has been heat stabilized at these tempera-
tures, so that little dimensional change will occur in the bearing during operation.
In a free state, the coeffcient of expansion of the PolyLube IFR bearing is
2.85 x 10
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This picture represents the initial on-set condition
commonly related to fatigue failure due to repeated
impulse loading of the bearing. Composite bearings that
do not have an optimized resin system and laminate
architecture will be very susceptible to this type of
failure.
mecHanIcal ProPertIes mrP bearIng Ifr backed
Axial Tensile Strength (Sx MPa) 60.3 65.2
Axial Compressive Strength (Sx MPa) 170.6 136.2
Hoop Tensile Strength (Sy MPa) 212.0 139.6
Hoop Compressive Strength (Sy MPa) 212.4 139.6
Radial (wall) Compression Strength (Sz MPa) 211.6 211.6
Axial Modulus of Elasticity (Ex GPa) 12.5 14.5
Hoop Modulus of Elasticity (Ey GPa) 25.6 17.7
Radial (wall) Modulus of Elasticity (Ez GPa) 6.7 6.7
Torsional Shear Modulus of Elasticity (Gxy GPa) 7.7 11.2
Poisson's Ratio (uxy) 0.2 0.4
Poisson's Ratio (uyx) 0.4 0.5
Poisson's Ratio (uxz) 0.3 0.3
Polylube Ifr backed bearIng aPPlIcatIons
Excellent applications for IFR backed bearings include bearing systems using alloyed
bronze, spring-retained, hardened bearings and hardened steel bearings.
high temperAture beArings
Product descrIPtIon
The PolyLubeHT bearing is a high load, low RPM bearing designed for applica-
tions where self-lubrication is desired, but conventional composite bearings will
not perform high temperatures. This product has been designed to provide ex-
cellent performance at elevated temperatures. With a glass transition tempera-
ture of over 260C this epoxy flament wound structure exhibits superb perfor-
mance over extended exposure to elevated temperatures. The bearing material
is focused on applications where the bearing will be exposed to temperatures
up to 260C.
In addition to its high compressive properties (in both static and dynamic
modes), this bearing material is inherently self-lubricating. The self-lubrication
capability of Polygons new material means that the use of expensive high
temperature external lubricants such as polyurea grease, lithium grease, some
bentone greases, as well as advanced ester based oils and complex thickening
systems may no longer be necessary.
The PolyLube HT bearing creates a high strength, self-lubricating journal bearing
material that can offer performance enhancements over greased systems, as
well as graphite loaded bronze structures, some iron-copper graphites, polysul-
fone, PEEK, and polymide bearing materials.
Product scHematIc
This bearing is based on the same flament wound structure as the PolyLube MRP
bearing and has the same wear liner. The result is that the HT bearing has a high
static and dynamic load capacity. The HT bearing is also inherently self-lubricating
through the same flm transfer process as the MRP Series bearing.
The result of a higher temperature resin matrix, the same high strength flament
wound backing, and the same self-lubrication process combine to make the HT
bearing an ideal solution for high temperature applications.
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Standard High Temperature Bearing.
The PolyLube High Temperature bearing was originated
from development work the company was doing on
high temperature, high RPM, high radially stressed com-
posite materials for ring reinforced commutators. The
end was replacing steel-mica rings with a high strength
composite material.
The PolyLube HT bearing can ofer
performance enhancements over
greased systems, as well as
polysulfone, PEEK, and polymide
bearing materials.
high temperAture beArings
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PolyLube@ hard at work.
PHysIcal ProPertIes**
value units
Hoop Strength (Fy) 827.4 MPa
Tensile Strength (Fx) 137.9 MPa
Flexural Strength, Axial (Fbx) 137.9 MPa
Shear Modulus (Gxy) 0.6 Msi 4.1 GPa
Elastic Modulus (Ex) 0.6 Msi 4.1 GPa
Elastic Modulus, Transverse (Ey) 5 Msi 34.5 GPa
Ultimate Compression Strength, Radial 482.6 MPa
Unit Load Limit 206.8 MPa
Temperature Range 204 C
Water Absorption as % weight produced (2 hours) 0.1
Water Absorption as % weight produced (24 hours) 0.2
Specifc Gravity 1.9
aPPlIcatIons
PolyLubeHigh Temperature applications are not just for elevated temperature
environments but also for applications where the bearing may need to resist
thermal expansion during operation. One example of this is in snowmobile
clutch markets. In these applications, the clutch speed goes from 0 to very
high RPMs in micro-seconds (and vice versa). During this cycling, friction is
rising because speed is being dramatically increased. As the friction goes up
so does the temperature of the associated components. A high temperature
composite bearing material can resist these expansion phenomena and as a
result offer better long term wear, improved bearing durability, and less seizure
opportunity than conventional metal bearing materials.
electrIcal ProPertIes**
Insulation Resistance (203 mm length) 2.38 x 10
12
Volume Resistivity (ohm/cm) 2.41 x 10
15
Surface Resistivity (ohms) 2.92 x 10
15
Dielectric Strength 15.75 MV/m
Dielectric Constant (60 cps) 4.15
Dissipation Factor (60 cps) 0.0094
Impulse 15.75-21.65 MV/m
As Received 5.0
@100C 10.0
After 24 hours @ 38C @ 98% rel. hum. 10.0
tHermal ProPertIes**
value units
Specifc Heat 1.13 kJ/kg*K
Coeffcient of Thermal Expansion 9.0- 12.6 10
- 6
/C
Heat Resistance, Continuous 204 C
**Polygon's proprietary process of fberglass flament winding results in exceptionally strong
structures to support the PolyLube wear surface. Loading in excess of 307 MPa can be tolerated
in specifc applications. A more general design approach for applications with oscillating pins
and angular force vector change less than 45 degrees should be designed to an average working
pressure of 55 MPa. Polygon MRP and Fiber bearings will allow pressure spikes as high as 83 MPa
during approximately 5% of the operational life.
guiDe roD beArings
Product descrIPtIon
PolyLubeGuide Rod Bearings are designed as replacements for traditional
metallic guide rod bearing materials. Replacing conventional metallic guide rod
bearings with a PolyLube guide rod bearing is a straight-forward change out.
Typical replacement programs where metallic guide rod bearings are replaced
are driven from one or a combination of several of the following factors.
PolyLube Guide Rod Bearings are commonly available in two formats: a PolyLube
bearing utilizing a glass liner or a PolyLube bearing utilizing a PTFE fabric liner.
The most common PolyLube guide rod bearing in use today is the glass liner
due to two primary performance enhancements over the PTFE fabric lined
bearing: the frictional response under start-up conditions and the transfer of
PTFE to the wear surface.
comParIsons to common guIde rod bearIng materIals
sIntered (Pm) structure bronze
Sintered powder metal (PM) structure bearings rely on an internal lubricant that
is entrapped into the metallic structure as it undergoes the sintering process.
As the bearing is cycled the lubricant migrates to the wear surface as a natural
function of compression and thermal expansion which forces the lubricant to
fow to the area of bearing wear, but also as the bearing itself is worn away and
the lubricant fnds itself in contact with the pin material. Several problems exist
for this type of bearing material.
First, these bearings have a poor load capacity in either dynamic or static condi-
tions. In linear slide block applications, this load capacity can become increas-
ingly problematic. As the load on the bearing assembly increases, the bearings
will wear to accommodate the emerging load pattern during the bearings cycle.
As this process advances, the bearing assemblys accommodation will translate
into increased slop in the slide block itself, and will ultimately result in a slide
block that is no longer cycling per the manufacturers requirements as well as
causing increased seal wear from piston misalignment.
reasons to desIgn wItH Polylube guIde rod bearIngs:
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Examples of current Guide Rod Bearings.
PolyLube Guide Rod Bearings ofer
improved stick-slip properties and a
reduction in shaft scoring.
Improved stick-slip properties
Optimal frictional response during
cycling
Signifcant reduction in shaft scoring
Extension in the bearing life
Reduction in bearing profle
Greatly improved side load/
misalignment capacity
Increase in load capacity of bearing
Enhanced corrosion resistance
Tolerance of more cost effective
shaft fnishes
Lower in weight
Eliminates galvanic reactions
guiDe roD beArings
sIntered (Pm) structure bronze contInued
Second, sinter structure bronze bearings have a lubrication mechanism that is
both unreliable and easy to deplete. This means that shaft scoring, high friction,
and high wear are all anticipated with these bearing materials. PM structure
bearings must wear in order to continue to transfer lubricant to the wear
surface. In linear slide applications the surface area that must be covered with
lubricant is signifcantly greater than what is seen in oscillatory or rotational
movement environments. As such, the frictional response and wear patterns
of PM structure bearings degrade much more rapidly than higher performance
bearing materials.
metal-backed
This family of bearing materials is divided into two product types: the frst is
true ring structure metal backed bearings and the second is split seam
journal bearings. Ring structure bearings are expensive to manufacture given
the means by which the bearing liner is inserted into the bearing ID. The labor
required to complete this process, as well as the necessary secondary labor to
manufacture the bearing to the tolerances required, result in an overly expensive
bearing.
The second type of metal-backed bearing is the more common split seam
journal bearing. This bearing exhibits good frictional response during start up
conditions but is prone to excessive wear. The PTFE overlay is very thin (typically
only 0.025mm) and is quickly worn away in linear motion applications where the
surface area that the PTFE must be transferred to is greater than the surface
area of a conventional rotational or oscillatory application. In addition, start-up
running clearances change very quickly in metal-backed bearings due to the thin
soft PTFE overlay on top of the bronze inter-structure being scrubbed off of the
bearing bore surface. Strict running clearances quickly disappear as the liner
wears and tries to stabilize. Depending upon shaft fnishes, wear simply acceler-
ates resulting in unwanted clearances and assembly looseness. A PolyLube
composite self-lubricating bearing offers minimal break-in and reliable self-lubri-
cation through application life.
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Example of a worn metal backed bearing.
With metal-backed journal
bearings, startup running clearances
change quickly due to the thin and
soft PTFE overlay on top of the
bronze interstructure being scrubbed
of the bearing surface.
guiDe roD beArings
tHermoPlastIc
A common and low cost guide rod bearing material is thermoplastics. These
type of bearing materials share most of the design and performance limitations
that PM structure metal bearings do because the thermoplastic bearing material
itself is similar in its structure as that of a PM metallic bearing. Thermoplastics
however have two additional problems associated to linear motion environments.
First, in applications where the slide velocity is high, a thermoplastic guide rod
bearing does not tolerate the heat generated from such quick response require-
ments. The most common thermoplastic bearing grade materials will bind on the
shaft and actually begin to break down mechanically as the bearing is cycled.
The amount of lubricant and fllers will play a dynamic role in the relationship
between mechanical and performance degradation as it relates to velocity.
Second, thermoplastic bearing materials are prone to cold fow. Under constant
load many thermoplastic guide rod bearings will exhibit creep. This creep will
result in slop in the bearing assembly and will negatively effect any precision
the slide block is expected to maintain.
black debrIs sHaft dePosItIon
In some linear motion application environments, a black debris develops on
the distal and proximal ends of the shaft during normal cycling conditions. This
debris is commonly seen when a sintered PTFE lined bearing is used.
This debris is most commonly the result of a complex interaction between the
pin material itself, the liner selection, and the rate of deceleration of the bearing
assembly. In some linear guide applications, the weight of the bearing assem-
bly itself creates a macro-mechanical edge rolling condition as the assembly
decelerates. For a sintered PTFE lined bearing (not a fabric PTFE lined bearing),
this deceleration causes parts of the bearing liner to roll as the motion reverses
itself. The nature of the resin the PTFE is entrapped within can create the poten-
tial for the resin itself to bind against the shaft. As this phenomena is repeated,
the liner will fatigue and begin to transfer macroscopic portions of the liner onto
the shaft due to the thin soft PTFE overlay on top of the bronze inter-structure
being scrubbed off of the bearing bore surface. Strict running clearances quickly
disappear as the liner wears and tries to stabilize. Depending upon shaft fnishes,
wear simply accelerates resulting in unwanted clearances and assembly loose-
ness. A PolyLubecomposite self-lubricating bearing offers minimal break-in and
reliable self-lubrication through application life.
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Thermoplastic bushings are prone to cold fow.
In applications where the slide
velocity is high, a thermoplastic
guide rod bearing does not tolerate
the heat generated from such quick
response requirements.
Worn guide rod from a center lined PTFE bearing.
guiDe roD beArings
black debrIs sHaft dePosItIon contInued
This debris deposition is application specifc and is not seen in all application
environments. In other application environments, the black debris is seen in
relation to sintered (PM) structure bronze or brass bearings. In this case, the
black discoloration is not purely a deposition of material onto the shaft, but
rather a scoring effect common to ring structure bearings that have a low
tolerance for missing lubricant or contamination.
The solution to an application where liner debris is being deposited on the shaft
is to alter the bearings wear surface to a non-resinous and non-metallic liner.
In these cases, Polygon recommends transfer to one of its PolyLubefabric
lined bearings such as the PolyLubeMRP or Z-Series bearings. These bearings
incorporate high tenacity PTFE flaments in their continuous architecture. This
is in contrast to PTFE resinous systems which rely on either a sintered powder
form of the PTFE polymer or to another resin (such as acetal) with PTFE fbers
randomly dispersed within the resin itself.
The PolyLube bearings that have high tenacity PTFE flaments in their architec-
ture allow for the bearing assembly to undergo aggressive deceleration condi-
tions without depositing the PTFE or the resin carrier medium onto the shaft.
This is because the wear surface of the fabric lined bearings utilize the fla-
ments themselves without reliance on a resinous impregnation.
Polylube Id seal confIguratIons
Incorporating T-lip wiper seals, radial shaft seals, o-rings or any other similar
internal sealing system is not a problem for PolyLube Guide Rod Bearings.
Polygons internal fabrication capabilities allow for easy and economical
incorporation of ID features required to install common sealing systems.
Two liner thicknesses are available in the standard PolyLube PTFE tape lined
bearing confguration: the 0.38mm thick liner being standard and a 0.76mm
thick liner also being available for applications where seal geometry might
require the introduction of a thicker liner to accommodate a unique ID feature.
The 0.76mm thick liner can also be used in applications where boring the ID
might be required in order to achieve tighter tolerances in an effort to address
sizing and minor misalignment conditions.
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Polygon cylinder guide rod bushing with machined seal
groove.
The solution to an application
where liner debris is being deposited
on the shaft is to alter the bearings
wear surface to a non-resinous and
non-metallic liner.
Cut-away photo of guide rod bushing with machined
grooves.
guiDe roD beArings
Polylube fabrIcatIon caPabIlItIes
One common fabrication detail seen on guide rod bearing applications deal
with corner radiuses on internal and external grooves. Because Polygon uses
a diamond wheel or groove tool to form the grooves we need to have at least a
0.38- 0.51mm corner radius. When threads are used there is usually clearance
involved. When assembled with the mating part the bearing could shift to one
side or the other impacting the location of the bearing surface in relation to the
piston shaft. This could have a negative impact on wear.
The only other fabrication issue commonly seen on incoming prints is a surface
fnish called out on the internal diameter. This is typically related to an OEMs
historical use of machined bronze bearings in the application. Since the bronze
is machined from a solid piece or casting, the surface fnish is called out since
it is related to the speeds and feeds of their fabrication process. The wear sur-
face on PolyLubebearings is not machined so the surface fnish call out can
be removed from fabrication requirements.
Polygon is capable of holding a TIR I.D. to O.D. within 0.05mm and straight
diameters to 0.013mm.
PolyLube Guide Rod bearings are manufactured by a flament winding process
that results in a continuous fberglass flament backing ensuring excellent
mechanical properties (especially fatigue resistance). The flament wound fber-
glass structure uses a high strength, corrosion resistant epoxy resin as the ma-
trix material. The high strength backing permits the use of a thin wall (1.5mm
to 3.0mm) bearing which can often reduce the size and weight of the fnished
bearing assembly. This family of materials exhibits exceptional dimensional
stability and performance predictability over wide temperature ranges (163C).
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PolyLube fanged face guide rod bearing.
The high strength backing permits
the use of a thin wall
(1.5mm to 3.0mm) which can often
reduce the size and weight of the
fnished bearing.
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mecHanIcal and PHysIcal ProPertIes (contInued)
operational surface temperature for the standard formulation is 163C, depend-
ing upon load characteristics. The bearing has been heat stabilized at these
temperatures, so that little dimensional change will occur in the bearing during
operation. In a free state, the coeffcient of expansion of the PolyLubeGuide
Rod Bearing is 8.69 x 10
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glass taPe bearIng
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Temperature Range (Standard Formulation) 163 C
Coeffcient Of thermal Expansion 8.69 x 10
- 6
m/m/C
Thermal Conductivity .26 - .33 W/m*K
mrP bearIng
mrp units
Temperature Range (Standard Formulation)* 163 C
Coeffcient Of Thermal Expansion 8.69 x 10
- 6
m/m/C
Maximum Velocity .05 m/s
See MRP for full specifcations.
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All PolyLube bearings can be machined and used in
guide rod applications
Polygon has extensive in-house machining capability to
meet application needs.
Machined grooves for seals provide protection in
contaminated environments.
PolyLube bearings bring lifetime greaseless operation to
linear motion applications.
pv CAlCulAtions
PV (Pressure & Velocity) is the most common empirical tool to use when comparing and contrasting
bearing performance. P is related to pressure or pounds per square inch on the projected bearing
area, while V is velocity in feet per minute of the wear surface. Knowing the PV limit of a bearing,
the designer can determine the loads and surface running speeds under which a bearing can safely
operate. Since heat generated by friction is one of the major causes of degradation in liners, evalua-
tion of the operating conditions of a fberglass-reinforced, composite journal bearing requires that you
know the approximate temperature generated on or near the actual wear surface. The temperature
rise is also dependent on the running speed and is not a linear function of the PV product.
As a guideline, Polygon specifes a 0.88 MPa*m/s average limit for the PolyLube bearings. Test
results conducted at 0.53 MPa*m/s gave only 0.050mm wear after 10 million cycles, 25 oscillation
run at 60 cpm and 1.5kN radial load. For special applications, 1.75 MPa*m/s is possible.
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Bearing Design PrinciPles
for a PractIcal IllustratIon of aPPlIed and defIned Pv calculatIons,
reference tHIs IllustratIon:
calculatIng sleeve bearIng Pv
lImIt
Example: 20mm pin @200 rpm
400N total load, bearing
length 20mm

V = 0.00005 x rpm x diameter
= 0.00005 x 200 x 20 = 0.2 m/s
P = total load/projected area (A)**
A = 20mm (pin) x 20mm (bearing length)
= 400 mm2
P = 400 N / 400mm2
= 1 MPa
PV = 1 MPa x 0.2 m/s
= 0.2 MPa*m/s
mIsalIgnment condItIons
Many applications undergo regular stressing of the bearing corners due to a misalignment condi-
tion. Should that condition be irregular, the existing PolyLube series bearings are acceptable. It is
important; however, to understand how misalignment impacts bearing performance and what con-
ditions are identifed and analyzed by Polygons PolyLube application engineers. Misalignment con-
ditions create a non-linear pressure area and signifcantly increase the edge stresses on the bearing.
As a result, premature fatigue cracking can occur. The schematic below illustrates both conditions.
For PolyLube bearings, concerns with edge stress and fatigue cracking become acute as the efec-
tive misalignment increases to 0.015 mm/mm or 0.86 degrees. Beyond that level, a diferent backing
construction can be used to increase the bearings resistance to impact and resulting fatigue.
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A A
B B
SHAFT
ANGLE
BEARING
LINEAR
PRESSURE
AREA
A-A PRESSURE
B-B PRESSURE
A A
B B
SHAFT
ANGLE
PARABOLIC
PRESSURE
AREA
BEARING
A-A PRESSURE
B-B PRESSURE
effectIve
angle mIsalIgnment
0- 13' - 45" 0.004 mm/mm
0- 20' - 38" 0.006 mm/mm
0- 34' - 23" 0.010 mm/mm
0- 51' - 34" 0.015 mm/mm
desIgnIng for edge loadIng
As with liner construction, in order to optimize a composite bearings impact resistance, the bearing
must also take advantage of the performance drivers that are related to the wind angle of the
fberglass backing. The fberglass backings orientation of of the neutral axis is a signifcant driver in
the fnished performance of the bearing itself. Most composite bearing companies utilize winding
equipment that produces bearings between a 40 and 55 degree wind angle. For most applications
this is acceptable; however, for applications where repeated high stress/strain is of concern, the
backing can be further optimized by positioning the wind angle closer to a theoretical 90 degree
wind angle. This type of performance optimization is what Polygon does that other companies do
not. Our manufacturing equipment is all precisely computer controlled.
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CONTINUOUS FIBERGLASS
FILAMENT WINDING
= WIND ANGLE
276
413
138
WIND ANGLE
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H

(
M
P
a
)
20 40 60 80 100
551
FxT MPa
FyT MPa
FxC MPa
FyC MPa
Fxy MPa
689
827
965
1102
7
WIND ANGLE
E
L
A
S
T
I
C

M
O
D
U
L
U
S

(
G
P
a
)
20 40 60 80 100
14
Ex GPa
Ey GPa
Gxy GPa
Traditional
Wind Angle
PolyLube
High Strength
Wind Angle
Traditional
Wind Angle
PolyLube
High Strength
Wind Angle
21
28
34
41
Illustration of wind angle.
276
413
138
WIND ANGLE
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H

(
M
P
a
)
20 40 60 80 100
551
FxT MPa
FyT MPa
FxC MPa
FyC MPa
Fxy MPa
689
827
965
1102
7
WIND ANGLE
E
L
A
S
T
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C

M
O
D
U
L
U
S

(
G
P
a
)
20 40 60 80 100
14
Ex GPa
Ey GPa
Gxy GPa
Traditional
Wind Angle
PolyLube
High Strength
Wind Angle
Traditional
Wind Angle
PolyLube
High Strength
Wind Angle
21
28
34
41
load caPacIty
Polygons proprietary process of fberglass flament
winding results in exceptionally strong structures
that can support the bearing surface more than
adequately. Loading in excess of 207 MPa can be
tolerated in many situations, provided the design
and the conditions of service are fully outlined
and analyzed by a Polygon bearing specialist.
Fatigue is not a limiting factor in the use of
PolyLube bearings. Frequent laboratory tests
have shown that the bearing is often more
fatigue-resistant than the shaft. The typical
average design pressure for high duty cycle
applications is 69 MPa.
The PolyLube MRP bearing can withstand static
loads of approximately 483 MPa and dynamic
loads as high as 207 MPa. A general design
approach for application with oscillating pins
and angular force vector changes less than 45
degrees should be designed to an average work ing
pressure of 55 MPa. Polygon MRP bearings will
allow pressure spikes as high as 83 MPa during
approximately 5% of the operational life. Elastic
deformation will occur at the rate of 0.025mm
per 12.8 MPa applied. Dry running applications can
be operated at speeds as high as 0.05 m/s. Please
consult a Polygon Applica tion Engineer with any
questions regarding loading conditions and bear-
ing performance.
bearIng wear
During the initial break-in period of a PolyLube
bearing, a transfer flm is created on the mating
surface. In some operations, as much as 0.025mm
of wear may occur during this period, while in
other operations, break-in wear may be negli-
gible. For more detail on the break-in period and
the mechanism by which each bearing achieves
sufcient flm transfer, refer to the respective
product inserts.
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POLYLUBE MRP SERIES WEAR ANALYSIS
TEST CONDITIONS:
Bearing: 38.1mm ID x 20mm Wide
Wear Surface: 4140 Steel
0.12-0.20 micrometers Ra, 50-55 RC
Test Conditions: 100 kN
Radial Load: 137 MPa
50
o
Oscillation Angle
50 Cycles/min
W
E
A
R

(
m
m
)
.05
.1
.15
.2
.25
.3
.35
.375
POLYGON POLYLUBE MRP
0.4 MPa*m/s
TIME IN HOURS
W
E
A
R

I
N

m
m
.013
25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250
.025
.038
.050
.063
.075
.088

BEARING COMPARISON
PV=11,416 CONTINUOUS ROTATION
TIME IN HOURS
W
E
A
R

I
N

I
N
C
H
E
S

0.0005
50 100 150 200 250
0.001
0.0015
0.002
0.0025
0.003
0.0035
POLYLUBE F

assembly
When a PolyLube bearing is press ft into a housing, it creates a highly loaded interference
condition. This is possible because of the elastic properties of the bearings backing material.
Press fts on wall thicknesses up to 3mm have demonstrated that the close-in ratio is one-to-
one (0.025 interference yields a 0.025 decrease in ID). The amount of interference between
the bearing and housing is directly proportional to the amount of force needed to install the
bearing. Minimizing interference fts will ofer a larger array of installation options for OEMs.
This is especially important for applications requiring the installation of new pins and bearings
in the feld. Due to thermal lag, the bearing wear surface may be hotter than the adjacent
housing, when heat is generated from running friction. As a result, the installed bearing may
expand inward, reducing the shaft clearance.
For optimum performance shaft clearances should be increased for dry running applications
with high velocities. Fluid cooling and lubricants will reduce the operating temperatures,
permitting tighter shaft clearances. Heat transfer through the bearing wall is inversely
proportional to the wall thickness. The thinner the wall, the greater the transfer of heat.
Thermal conductivity, for example, is 0.26- 0.33 W/m*K.
PolyLube Bearings are typically installed prior to painting processes to increase installation
efciency, decreasing costs due to overspray in the bore. E-coat and powder coat processes
with temperatures as high as 204C may be employed with the bearings already installed. It is
recommended to use a plug in the bearing ID during abrasion and paint processes to maintain
the integrity and frictional response of the bearing.
PIn selectIon
PolyLube bearing wear is a function of the interaction between the wear materials in the liner
and the pin. The majority of pins used in conjunction with PolyLube bearings are carbon steel.
The grades range from 1018 to 4140. Pin selection is most important for designers to ensure
the shear and tensile strengths are suitable for the specifc application. The major properties
of concern for Polygon are the surface fnish, hardness, and corrosion resistance. Each of these
pin characteristics contribute to the bearing wear.
system lubrIcatIon InformatIon
Since lubrication is inherent in the bearing surface of PolyLube, engineers do not have to worry
about these bearings drying out, causing shaft seizure and costly repairs. Because lubricants are
not required, shaft corrosion should be a consideration during selection.
Lubricants may actually reduce wear rates by up to eight times. Liquid lubricants can carry
away heat and reduce the coefcient of friction. Greases can be used to help prevent cor-
rosion and keep contamination out of the housing when maintained properly. Additional
lubrication can increase the performance characteristics of composite bearings. The major
drawback for using lubricants is forcing the end user to maintain the joint. Lubricants can
often trap contamination which act as a grinding compound to increase wear, adversely
afecting the joint ultimately.
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LEAD-IN
CHAMFER
15-28
15-45
O.D. CHAMFER
OR BREAK CORNER
(NO BURRS)
BULL NOSE RADIUS
Chamfer can be made with several diferent designs.
D d
T
R
POLYLUBE THRUST WASHER
FLANGE
OD
OD ID
LENGTH FLANGE
THICKNESS
POLYLUBE FLANGE BEARING
d
L
BEARING
PROJECTED
AREA
SLEAVE
BEARING
15-28
(1.6mm)
Optional
O-ring for
Retention
STANDARD BEARING
INSTALLATION
STANDARD BEARING
INSTALLATION
15-28
1/16 min.
(1.6mm)
FLANGED BEARING
INSTALLATION
ID OD
LENGTH
POLYLUBE BEARING
15-28
(1.6mm)
Optional Spring
Load Ball for
Retention
BEARING
PROJECTED
AREA
FLANGED
BEARING
F
D
F
L
F
t
F
d
F
LT
D = Flange Diameter
t = Flange Thickness
d = Bearing Inside Diameter
L = Flange Length
THRUST
WASHER
T
D
T
d
The shallow angle
will reduce
skiving on the O.D.
upon bearing
insertion.
D d
T
R
POLYLUBE THRUST WASHER
FLANGE
OD
OD ID
LENGTH FLANGE
THICKNESS
POLYLUBE FLANGE BEARING
d
L
BEARING
PROJECTED
AREA
SLEAVE
BEARING
15-28
(1.6mm)
Optional
O-ring for
Retention
STANDARD BEARING
INSTALLATION
STANDARD BEARING
INSTALLATION
15-28
1/16 min.
(1.6mm)
FLANGED BEARING
INSTALLATION
ID OD
LENGTH
POLYLUBE BEARING
15-28
(1.6mm)
Optional Spring
Load Ball for
Retention
BEARING
PROJECTED
AREA
FLANGED
BEARING
F
D
F
L
F
t
F
d
F
LT
D = Flange Diameter
t = Flange Thickness
d = Bearing Inside Diameter
L = Flange Length
THRUST
WASHER
T
D
T
d
The shallow angle
will reduce
skiving on the O.D.
upon bearing
insertion.
surface fInIsH
The optimum pin surface fnish is a roughness average of 0.8 micrometers. The mechanism
allowing the bearing to operate in a dry condition is the transfer of the PTFE from the bearing
to the pin. The peaks and valleys of the surface fnish determine how much PTFE is transferred
and if it will remain imbedded into the pin. During the break-in period, the bearing liner is
shearing some of the peaks and flling the valleys with PTFE. The typical amount of bearing
break-in wear running with 0.8 microinches pin is approximately 0.025 mm. Following the PTFE
transfer, the wear rate will stabilize to an approximate rate of 0.025 mm/35,000 cycles. The
rate of wear given is intended to be a guide and will be afected based on load, speed, hard-
ness, surface fnish, contamination, and oscillation angles.
Polygon has many applications currently using pins rougher than the recommended surface
fnish. Pins with surface fnishes higher than recommended will experience both a higher initial
coefcient of friction and a longer break-in period due to the additional PTFE needed to fll
the deeper valleys. After the break-in period has been completed, the rate of wear and the
coefcient of friction will behave similarly to the steady state experienced using the optimum
pin fnish. The trade-of to the cost savings for using a rougher pin is additional clearance after
the break-in period. Some of the more extreme examples of higher surface fnish pins are cold
drawn 1018. The surface fnish of these pins range from 1.3 - 3.0 micrometers R.A.
Pins with too smooth a surface fnish will adversely afect the bearing. The problem with using
pins smoother than 0.4 m R.A., is the inability for the surface fnish to hold the transferred
PTFE. The result is a continuous break-in period leading to a faster rate of bearing wear
compared to joints using pins with the recommended surface fnishes. It is better for the
PolyLube bearings to have pins with a surface fnish greater than 0.8 m R.A. than a surface
fnish lower than 0.4 m R.A
Hardness
Pin hardness requirements are dependent upon the operating conditions of the equipment.
Softer pin materials, such as stainless steel, may be used when contamination is expected to
be very low or the bearing is suitably protected with a seal or due to location. Empirical and
laboratory data confrm the compatibility of the various PolyLube liners with softer steel
grades such as, 304, 316 and 1018, based on absence of pin wear.
Applications operating in moderate to highly contaminated environments will require pins with
greater surface hardness. Polygon recommends a pin surface hardness of 50 Rockwell C. A hard
surface will be less likely to score when contamination is rolled in the contact area between the
pin and bearing. Pin wear is caused by aggressive contamination rather than materials contained
in the PolyLube bearing liners.
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TYPES OF FRICTION
ADHESION FRICTION
INTERLOCKING FRICTION
corrosIon resIstance
Pin corrosion will afect the surface fnish of the pin as well as the running clearance. As a pin
corrodes, there are a number of consequences to the operation of the joint. The three main
problems introduced into the joint are increased pin OD, rougher surface fnish, and oxide
material contamination. The increased pin diameter could result in an interference ft and
increased torque needed to turn the pin. The increased roughness of the pin surface will serve
to additionally increase the torque required to operate the joint as well as increase the rate
of wear. The addition of contaminates, in the form of the metal oxide, will further degrade
the pin and bearing. Protecting the pin and bearing from contamination will lead to long term
predictable wear regardless of the frequency of operation of the equipment.
Polygon recommends a corrosion resistant surface treatment for pins used in dry running
applications. Many years of success have been experienced with customers using Hard
Chrome, Electroless Nickel, and Nitrocarborization. Pins with these surface treatments will
have hardness in excess of the Polygon recommendations for moderate to highly contami-
nated environments. Thickness or depth of the treatment should be determined based on the
chosen materials. Typical values are 0.012mm for both thickness and white layer depths. These
values are not intended as recommendations, only as examples to allow designers a value to
begin a conversation with pin suppliers.
Softer surface treatments are also in use with Polygon bearings. Yellow Zinc Dichromate (YZD)
is a cost efective alternative to the previous treatments given. YZD can be thought of as metal
paint. The coating will be removed in the contact area by the bearing very quickly. The break-in
period between the bearing and the base material will begin after the YZD has been worn
away. There will be some added wear resulting from worn away YZD acting as contamination.
Equipment seasonal in nature will also have a possibility of pin corrosion at the contact area.
The transferred PTFE will act as a corrosion inhibitor if a sufcient amount has been transferred
during the frst season operation. The main purpose most designers state when using YZD is
corrosion protection for the surface not in contact with the bearing. The result is a decrease in
the migration of metal oxide particles into the joint compared to an untreated pin.
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PolyLube is well suited to the high loads and the constant
corrosion found in agriculture.
PolyLube polymer structure handles corrosive liquids as well.
electrIcal ProPertIes
Polygon also produces epoxy fberglass tubes to the UL-FW-G-10 specifcation. PolyLube bearings
exhibit similar electrical properties. The bearing wall provides dielectric strengths in excess of
15.75 MV/m.
fabrIcatIon guIdelInes
The most common type of fabrication customers have questions about is how to cut composite
bearing materials. Depending on how critical the squareness (perpendicularity) of the cut needs to
be, on smaller bearings a standard chop saw can be used. The typical tolerance for perpendicular-
ity is 0.125 mm of the chop saw. Polygon recommends a diamond plated blade tipped with 120 grit
diamonds. A rougher grit (80) can be used but that will often times result in a poorer surface fn-
ish. Polygon also recommends having the blade turning at between 1500-3000 rpm with a water-sol-
uble coolant fooding the tube as it is being cut. This coolant will allow the tube to be cut without
burning the end, will extend the life of the diamond blade, and will reduce the dust particulates
generated during the cutting process.
On larger tubes, or when perpendicularity is critical, Polygon recommends cutting the tubes on a
standard lathe. In production, this type of cut is done by mounting a tool post grinder on the cross
slide and dividing the tube using a 120 grit diamond blade. A three jaw chuck is used to turn the
tube indicating the tube so that it turns true to the tool post grinder. The tool post grinder is typi-
cally used at between 1500-3000 rpm and the tube is turned at 15-20 rpm when divided. Once again,
the same type of coolant system is recommended. In addition, it is advisable to cut from the inside
out whenever possible to eliminate the fraying of the liner on the inside of the bearing.
Many times after the bearing has been cut, a deburring operation needs to take place. A very
simple deburring operation consisting of nothing more than spinning the part and holding a piece
of sand paper against the outside edge of the bearing will work quite well. The reverse is also pos-
sible by mounting a piece of sand paper in a drill press spindle and running the part onto the paper
to remove any loose fbers caused by the cutting operation.
When turning the tubes on a lathe, Polygon recommends using a diamond tipped cutting insert.
On our standard CNC lathe, the tube is turned at 2000-3000 rpm with a 0.075 mm/rev feed rate.
The depth of the cut is usually dependent on the length of the diamond tip on the cutting insert
(typically between 1.5mm - 2.5mm). It is important when cutting fberglass using a diamond insert to
again use a water soluble coolant to dissipate the heat generated while cutting. Excessive heat will
cause the bond between the diamond and the carbide insert to fail, causing the tip to come of.
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Stock tube during processing.
Tube post grinders along with
modern CNC lathes allow Polygon
to customize bearings to your
exact specs.
Metric Bearings
Housing bore and shaft diameter tolerances: H7/H8 and h7/h8 respectively.
Smaller tolerance in length available on request. All measurements in millimeters.
PMM015020-010 15 15.120 15.200 20.050 20.100 20.000 20.025 0.025 0.100 14.975 15.000 0.020 0.200 10.000 0.250
(0.591) (0.595) (0.598) (0.789) (0.791) (0.787) (0.788) (0.001) (0.004) (0.590) (0.591) (0.001) (0.008) (0.394) (0.010)

PMM015020-015 15 15.120 15.200 20.050 20.100 20.000 20.025 0.025 0.100 14.975 15.000 0.020 0.200 15.000 0.250
(0.591) (0.595) (0.598) (0.789) (0.791) (0.787) (0.788) (0.001) (0.004) (0.590) (0.591) (0.001) (0.008) (0.591) (0.010)
PMM015020-020 15 15.120 15.200 20.050 20.100 20.000 20.025 0.025 0.100 14.975 15.000 0.020 0.200 20.000 0.250
(0.591) (0.595) (0.598) (0.789) (0.791) (0.787) (0.788) (0.001) (0.004) (0.590) (0.591) (0.001) (0.008) (0.787) (0.010)
PMM015020-025 15 15.120 15.200 20.050 20.100 20.000 20.025 0.025 0.100 14.975 15.000 0.020 0.200 25.000 0.250
(0.591) (0.595) (0.598) (0.789) (0.791) (0.787) (0.788) (0.001) (0.004) (0.590) (0.591) (0.001) (0.008) (0.984) (0.010)
PMM015020-030 15 15.120 15.200 20.050 20.100 20.000 20.025 0.025 0.100 14.975 15.000 0.020 0.200 30.000 0.250
(0.591) (0.595) (0.598) (0.789) (0.791) (0.787) (0.788) (0.001) (0.004) (0.590) (0.591) (0.001) (0.008) (1.181) (0.010)
PMM020024-015 20 20.120 20.200 24.050 24.100 24.000 24.025 0.025 0.100 19.975 20.000 0.020 0.200 14.975 0.250
(0.787) (0.792) (0.795) (0.947) (0.949) (0.945) (0.946) (0.001) (0.004) (0.786) (0.787) (0.001) (0.008) (0.590) (0.010)
PMM020024-020 20 20.120 20.200 24.050 24.100 24.000 24.025 0.025 0.100 19.975 20.000 0.020 0.200 19.975 0.250
(0.787) (0.792) (0.795) (0.947) (0.949) (0.945) (0.946) (0.001) (0.004) (0.786) (0.787) (0.001) (0.008) (0.786) (0.010)
PMM020024-025 20 20.120 20.200 24.050 24.100 24.000 24.025 0.025 0.100 19.975 20.000 0.020 0.200 24.975 0.250
(0.787) (0.792) (0.795) (0.947) (0.949) (0.945) (0.946) (0.001) (0.004) (0.786) (0.787) (0.001) (0.008) (0.983) (0.010)
PMM020024-030 20 20.120 20.200 24.050 24.100 24.000 24.025 0.025 0.100 19.975 20.000 0.020 0.200 29.975 0.250
(0.787) (0.792) (0.795) (0.947) (0.949) (0.945) (0.946) (0.001) (0.004) (0.786) (0.787) (0.001) (0.008) (1.180) (0.010)
PMM020024-035 20 20.120 20.200 24.050 24.100 24.000 24.025 0.025 0.100 19.975 20.000 0.020 0.200 34.975 0.250
(0.787) (0.792) (0.795) (0.947) (0.949) (0.945) (0.946) (0.001) (0.004) (0.786) (0.787) (0.001) (0.008) (1.377) (0.010)
PMM025030-015 25 25.120 25.200 30.050 30.100 30.000 30.025 0.025 0.100 24.975 25.000 0.020 0.200 15.000 0.250
(0.984) (0.989) (0.992) (1.183) (1.185) (1.181) (1.182) (0.001) (0.004) (0.983) (0.984) (0.001) (0.008) (0.591) (0.010)
PMM025030-025 25 25.120 25.200 30.050 30.100 30.000 30.025 0.025 0.100 24.975 25.000 0.020 0.200 25.000 0.250
(0.984) (0.989) (0.992) (1.183) (1.185) (1.181) (1.182) (0.001) (0.004) (0.983) (0.984) (0.001) (0.008) (0.984) (0.010)
PMM025030-035 25 25.120 25.200 30.050 30.100 30.000 30.025 0.025 0.100 24.975 25.000 0.020 0.200 35.000 0.250
(0.984) (0.989) (0.992) (1.183) (1.185) (1.181) (1.182) (0.001) (0.004) (0.983) (0.984) (0.001) (0.008) (1.378) (0.010)
PMM025030-040 25 25.120 25.200 30.050 30.100 30.000 30.025 0.025 0.100 24.975 25.000 0.020 0.200 40.000 0.250
(0.984) (0.989) (0.992) (1.183) (1.185) (1.181) (1.182) (0.001) (0.004) (0.983) (0.984) (0.001) (0.008) (1.575) (0.010)
PMM025030-050 25 25.120 25.200 30.050 30.100 30.000 30.025 0.025 0.100 24.975 25.000 0.020 0.200 50.000 0.250
(0.984) (0.989) (0.992) (1.183) (1.185) (1.181) (1.182) (0.001) (0.004) (0.983) (0.984) (0.001) (0.008) (1.969) (0.010)
PMM030036-020 30 30.120 30.200 36.050 36.100 36.000 36.025 0.025 0.100 29.975 30.000 0.020 0.200 20.000 0.250
(1.181) (1.186) (1.189) (1.419) (1.421) (1.417) (1.418) (0.001) (0.004) (1.180) (1.181) (0.001) (0.008) (0.787) (0.010)
PMM030036-030 30 30.120 30.200 36.050 36.100 36.000 36.025 0.025 0.100 29.975 30.000 0.020 0.200 30.000 0.250
(1.181) (1.186) (1.189) (1.419) (1.421) (1.417) (1.418) (0.001) (0.004) (1.180) (1.181) (0.001) (0.008) (1.181) (0.010)
PMM030036-040 30 30.120 30.200 36.050 36.100 36.000 36.025 0.025 0.100 29.975 30.000 0.020 0.200 40.000 0.250
(1.181) (1.186) (1.189) (1.419) (1.421) (1.417) (1.418) (0.001) (0.004) (1.180) (1.181) (0.001) (0.008) (1.575) (0.010)
PMM030036-050 30 30.120 30.200 36.050 36.100 36.000 36.025 0.025 0.100 29.975 30.000 0.020 0.200 50.000 0.250
(1.181) (1.186) (1.189) (1.419) (1.421) (1.417) (1.418) (0.001) (0.004) (1.180) (1.181) (0.001) (0.008) (1.969) (0.010)
PMM030036-060 30 30.120 30.200 36.050 36.100 36.000 36.025 0.025 0.100 29.975 30.000 0.020 0.200 60.000 0.250
(1.181) (1.186) (1.189) (1.419) (1.421) (1.417) (1.418) (0.001) (0.004) (1.180) (1.181) (0.001) (0.008) (2.362) (0.010)
PMM035041-025 35 35.120 35.200 41.050 41.100 41.000 41.025 0.025 0.100 34.975 35.000 0.020 0.200 25.000 0.250
(1.378) (1.383) (1.386) (1.616) (1.618) (1.614) (1.615) (0.001) (0.004) (1.377) (1.378) (0.001) (0.008) (0.984) (0.010)
PMM035041-035 35 35.120 35.200 41.050 41.100 41.000 41.025 0.025 0.100 34.975 35.000 0.020 0.200 35.000 0.250
(1.378) (1.383) (1.386) (1.616) (1.618) (1.614) (1.615) (0.001) (0.004) (1.377) (1.378) (0.001) (0.008) (1.378) (0.010)
PMM035041-050 35 35.120 35.200 41.050 41.100 41.000 41.025 0.025 0.100 34.975 35.000 0.020 0.200 50.000 0.250
(1.378) (1.383) (1.386) (1.616) (1.618) (1.614) (1.615) (0.001) (0.004) (1.377) (1.378) (0.001) (0.008) (1.969) (0.010)
PMM035041-060 35 35.120 35.200 41.050 41.100 41.000 41.025 0.025 0.100 34.975 35.000 0.020 0.200 60.000 0.250
(1.378) (1.383) (1.386) (1.616) (1.618) (1.614) (1.615) (0.001) (0.004) (1.377) (1.378) (0.001) (0.008) (2.362) (0.010)
PMM035041-070 35 35.120 35.200 41.050 41.100 41.000 41.025 0.025 0.100 34.975 35.000 0.020 0.200 70.000 0.250
(1.378) (1.383) (1.386) (1.616) (1.618) (1.614) (1.615) (0.001) (0.004) (1.377) (1.378) (0.001) (0.008) (2.756) (0.010)
bearIng Part nomInal Id od recommended Press recommended runnIng lengtH
number Id HousIng bore fIt sHaft sIze clearance tolerance
beAriNg PoLyLube iNside seLecTed ouTside LeNgTh
NuMber ideNTiFicATioN diAMeTer LiNer diAMeTer
040048-40 PMM 040 M= MrP 048 40

tHe Polylube bearIng Part number system
Metric Bearings
PMM040048-025 40 40.120 40.200 48.050 48.100 48.000 48.025 0.025 0.100 39.975 40.000 0.020 0.200 25.000 0.250
(1.575) (1.580) (1.583) (1.892) (1.894) (1.890) (1.891) (0.001) (0.004) (1.574) (1.575) (0.001) (0.008) (0.984) (0.010)
PMM040048-035 40 40.120 40.200 48.050 48.100 48.000 48.025 0.025 0.100 39.975 40.000 0.020 0.200 35.000 0.250
(1.575) (1.580) (1.583) (1.892) (1.894) (1.890) (1.891) (0.001) (0.004) (1.574) (1.575) (0.001) (0.008) (1.378) (0.010)
PMM040048-050 40 40.120 40.200 48.050 48.100 48.000 48.025 0.025 0.100 39.975 40.000 0.020 0.200 50.000 0.250
(1.575) (1.580) (1.583) (1.892) (1.894) (1.890) (1.891) (0.001) (0.004) (1.574) (1.575) (0.001) (0.008) (1.969) (0.010)
PMM040048-070 40 40.120 40.200 48.050 48.100 48.000 48.025 0.025 0.100 39.975 40.000 0.020 0.200 70.000 0.250
(1.575) (1.580) (1.583) (1.892) (1.894) (1.890) (1.891) (0.001) (0.004) (1.574) (1.575) (0.001) (0.008) (2.756) (0.010)
PMM040048-080 40 40.120 40.200 48.050 48.100 48.000 48.025 0.025 0.100 39.975 40.000 0.020 0.200 80.000 0.250
(1.575) (1.580) (1.583) (1.892) (1.894) (1.890) (1.891) (0.001) (0.004) (1.574) (1.575) (0.001) (0.008) (3.150) (0.010)
PMM045053-025 45 45.130 45.230 53.055 53.105 53.000 53.030 0.025 0.105 44.975 45.000 0.025 0.230 25.000 0.250
(1.772) (1.777) (1.781) (2.089) (2.091) (2.087) (2.088) (0.001) (0.004) (1.771) (1.772) (0.001) (0.009) (0.984) (0.010)
PMM045053-035 45 45.130 45.230 53.055 53.105 53.000 53.030 0.025 0.105 44.975 45.000 0.025 0.230 35.000 0.250
(1.772) (1.777) (1.781) (2.089) (2.091) (2.087) (2.088) (0.001) (0.004) (1.771) (1.772) (0.001) (0.009) (1.378) (0.010)
PMM045053-050 45 45.130 45.230 53.055 53.105 53.000 53.030 0.025 0.105 44.975 45.000 0.025 0.230 50.000 0.250
(1.772) (1.777) (1.781) (2.089) (2.091) (2.087) (2.088) (0.001) (0.004) (1.771) (1.772) (0.001) (0.009) (1.969) (0.010)
PMM045053-070 45 45.130 45.230 53.055 53.105 53.000 53.030 0.025 0.105 44.975 45.000 0.025 0.230 70.000 0.250
(1.772) (1.777) (1.781) (2.089) (2.091) (2.087) (2.088) (0.001) (0.004) (1.771) (1.772) (0.001) (0.009) (2.756) (0.010)
PMM045053-090 45 45.130 45.230 53.055 53.105 53.000 53.030 0.025 0.105 44.975 45.000 0.025 0.230 90.000 0.250
(1.772) (1.777) (1.781) (2.089) (2.091) (2.087) (2.088) (0.001) (0.004) (1.771) (1.772) (0.001) (0.009) (3.543) (0.010)
PMM050058-025 50 50.130 50.230 58.055 58.105 58.000 58.030 0.025 0.105 49.975 50.000 0.025 0.230 25.000 0.250
(1.969) (1.974) (1.978) (2.286) (2.288) (2.283) (2.285) (0.001) (0.004) (1.968) (1.969) (0.001) (0.009) (0.984) (0.010)
PMM050058-035 50 50.130 50.230 58.055 58.105 58.000 58.030 0.025 0.105 49.975 50.000 0.025 0.230 35.000 0.250
(1.969) (1.974) (1.978) (2.286) (2.288) (2.283) (2.285) (0.001) (0.004) (1.968) (1.969) (0.001) (0.009) (1.378) (0.010)
PMM050058-050 50 50.130 50.230 58.055 58.105 58.000 58.030 0.025 0.105 49.975 50.000 0.025 0.230 50.000 0.250
(1.969) (1.974) (1.978) (2.286) (2.288) (2.283) (2.285) (0.001) (0.004) (1.968) (1.969) (0.001) (0.009) (1.969) (0.010)
PMM050058-075 50 50.130 50.230 58.055 58.105 58.000 58.030 0.025 0.105 49.975 50.000 0.025 0.230 75.000 0.250
(1.969) (1.974) (1.978) (2.286) (2.288) (2.283) (2.285) (0.001) (0.004) (1.968) (1.969) (0.001) (0.009) (2.953) (0.010)
PMM050058-100 50 50.130 50.230 58.055 58.105 58.000 58.030 0.025 0.105 49.975 50.000 0.025 0.230 100.000 0.250
(1.969) (1.974) (1.978) (2.286) (2.288) (2.283) (2.285) (0.001) (0.004) (1.968) (1.969) (0.001) (0.009) (3.937) (0.010)
PMM055063-040 55 55.145 55.245 63.070 63.120 63.000 63.030 0.025 0.105 54.970 55.000 0.025 0.235 40.000 0.250
(2.165) (2.171) (2.175) (2.483) (2.485) (2.480) (2.481) (0.001) (0.004) (2.164) (2.165) (0.001) (0.009) (1.575) (0.010)
PMM055063-055 55 55.145 55.245 63.070 63.120 63.000 63.030 0.025 0.105 54.970 55.000 0.025 0.235 55.000 0.250
(2.165) (2.171) (2.175) (2.483) (2.485) (2.480) (2.481) (0.001) (0.004) (2.164) (2.165) (0.001) (0.009) (2.165) (0.010)
PMM055063-075 55 55.145 55.245 63.070 63.120 63.000 63.030 0.025 0.105 54.970 55.000 0.025 0.235 75.000 0.250
(2.165) (2.171) (2.175) (2.483) (2.485) (2.480) (2.481) (0.001) (0.004) (2.164) (2.165) (0.001) (0.009) (2.953) (0.010)
PMM055063-090 55 55.145 55.245 63.070 63.120 63.000 63.030 0.025 0.105 54.970 55.000 0.025 0.235 90.000 0.250
(2.165) (2.171) (2.175) (2.483) (2.485) (2.480) (2.481) (0.001) (0.004) (2.164) (2.165) (0.001) (0.009) (3.543) (0.010)
PMM055063-110 55 55.145 55.245 63.070 63.120 63.000 63.030 0.025 0.105 54.970 55.000 0.025 0.235 110.000 0.250
(2.165) (2.171) (2.175) (2.483) (2.485) (2.480) (2.481) (0.001) (0.004) (2.164) (2.165) (0.001) (0.009) (4.331) (0.010)
PMM060070-030 60 60.145 60.245 70.070 70.120 70.000 70.030 0.025 0.105 59.970 60.000 0.025 0.235 30.000 0.250
(2.362) (2.368) (2.372) (2.759) (2.761) (2.756) (2.757) (0.001) (0.004) (2.361) (2.362) (0.001) (0.009) (1.181) (0.010)
PMM060070-045 60 60.145 60.245 70.070 70.120 70.000 70.030 0.025 0.105 59.970 60.000 0.025 0.235 45.000 0.250
(2.362) (2.368) (2.372) (2.759) (2.761) (2.756) (2.757) (0.001) (0.004) (2.361) (2.362) (0.001) (0.009) (1.772) (0.010)
PMM060070-060 60 60.145 60.245 70.070 70.120 70.000 70.030 0.025 0.105 59.970 60.000 0.025 0.235 60.000 0.250
(2.362) (2.368) (2.372) (2.759) (2.761) (2.756) (2.757) (0.001) (0.004) (2.361) (2.362) (0.001) (0.009) (2.362) (0.010)
PMM060070-090 60 60.145 60.245 70.070 70.120 70.000 70.030 0.025 0.105 59.970 60.000 0.025 0.235 90.000 0.250
(2.362) (2.368) (2.372) (2.759) (2.761) (2.756) (2.757) (0.001) (0.004) (2.361) (2.362) (0.001) (0.009) (3.543) (0.010)
PMM060070-120 60 60.145 60.245 70.070 70.120 70.000 70.030 0.025 0.105 59.970 60.000 0.025 0.235 120.000 0.250
(2.362) (2.368) (2.372) (2.759) (2.761) (2.756) (2.757) (0.001) (0.004) (2.361) (2.362) (0.001) (0.009) (4.724) (0.010)
040048-40 PMM 040 M= MrP 048 40

Metric Bearings
PMM065075-050 65 65.145 65.245 75.070 75.120 75.000 75.030 0.025 0.105 64.970 65.000 0.025 0.235 50.000 0.250
(2.559) (2.565) (2.569) (2.956) (2.957) (2.953) (2.954) (0.001) (0.004) (2.558) (2.559) (0.001) (0.009) (1.969) (0.010)
PMM065075-065 65 65.145 65.245 75.070 75.120 75.000 75.030 0.025 0.105 64.970 65.000 0.025 0.235 65.000 0.250
(2.559) (2.565) (2.569) (2.956) (2.957) (2.953) (2.954) (0.001) (0.004) (2.558) (2.559) (0.001) (0.009) (2.559) (0.010)
PMM065075-075 65 65.145 65.245 75.070 75.120 75.000 75.030 0.025 0.105 64.970 65.000 0.025 0.235 75.000 0.250
(2.559) (2.565) (2.569) (2.956) (2.957) (2.953) (2.954) (0.001) (0.004) (2.558) (2.559) (0.001) (0.009) (2.953) (0.010)
PMM065075-100 65 65.145 65.245 75.070 75.120 75.000 75.030 0.025 0.105 64.970 65.000 0.025 0.235 100.000 0.250
(2.559) (2.565) (2.569) (2.956) (2.957) (2.953) (2.954) (0.001) (0.004) (2.558) (2.559) (0.001) (0.009) (3.937) (0.010)
PMM065075-130 65 65.145 65.245 75.070 75.120 75.000 75.030 0.025 0.105 64.970 65.000 0.025 0.235 130.000 0.250
(2.559) (2.565) (2.569) (2.956) (2.957) (2.953) (2.954) (0.001) (0.004) (2.558) (2.559) (0.001) (0.009) (5.118) (0.010)
PMM070080-050 70 70.145 70.245 80.070 80.120 80.000 80.030 0.025 0105 69.970 70.000 0.025 0.235 50.000 0.250
(2.756) (2.762) (2.766) (3.152) (3.154) (3.150) (3.151) (0.001) (0.004) (2.755) (2.756) (0.001) (0.009) (1.969) (0.010)
PMM070080-070 70 70.145 70.245 80.070 80.120 80.000 80.030 0.025 0105 69.970 70.000 0.025 0.235 70.000 0.250
(2.756) (2.762) (2.766) (3.152) (3.154) (3.150) (3.151) (0.001) (0.004) (2.755) (2.756) (0.001) (0.009) (2.756) (0.010)
PMM070080-100 70 70.145 70.245 80.070 80.120 80.000 80.030 0.025 0105 69.970 70.000 0.025 0.235 100.000 0.250
(2.756) (2.762) (2.766) (3.152) (3.154) (3.150) (3.151) (0.001) (0.004) (2.755) (2.756) (0.001) (0.009) (3.937) (0.010)
PMM070080-125 70 70.145 70.245 80.070 80.120 80.000 80.030 0.025 0105 69.970 70.000 0.025 0.235 125.000 0.250
(2.756) (2.762) (2.766) (3.152) (3.154) (3.150) (3.151) (0.001) (0.004) (2.755) (2.756) (0.001) (0.009) (4.921) (0.010)
PMM070080-140 70 70.145 70.245 80.070 80.120 80.000 80.030 0.025 0105 69.970 70.000 0.025 0.235 140.000 0.250
(2.756) (2.762) (2.766) (3.152) (3.154) (3.150) (3.151) (0.001) (0.004) (2.755) (2.756) (0.001) (0.009) (5.512) (0.010)
PMM075085-050 75 75.175 75.275 85.075 85.125 85.000 85.035 0.025 0.110 74.970 75.000 0.050 0.265 50.000 0.250
(2.953) (2.960) (2.964) (3.349) (3.351) (3.346) (3.348) (0.001) (0.004) (2.952) (2.953) (0.002) (0.010) (1.969) (0.010)
PMM075085-075 75 75.175 75.275 85.075 85.125 85.000 85.035 0.025 0.110 74.970 75.000 0.050 0.265 75.000 0.250
(2.953) (2.960) (2.964) (3.349) (3.351) (3.346) (3.348) (0.001) (0.004) (2.952) (2.953) (0.002) (0.010) (2.953) (0.010)
PMM075085-100 75 75.175 75.275 85.075 85.125 85.000 85.035 0.025 0.110 74.970 75.000 0.050 0.265 100.000 0.250
(2.953) (2.960) (2.964) (3.349) (3.351) (3.346) (3.348) (0.001) (0.004) (2.952) (2.953) (0.002) (0.010) (3.937) (0.010)
PMM075085-125 75 75.175 75.275 85.075 85.125 85.000 85.035 0.025 0.110 74.970 75.000 0.050 0.265 125.000 0.250
(2.953) (2.960) (2.964) (3.349) (3.351) (3.346) (3.348) (0.001) (0.004) (2.952) (2.953) (0.002) (0.010) (4.921) (0.010)
PMM075085-150 75 75.175 75.275 85.075 85.125 85.000 85.035 0.025 0.110 74.970 75.000 0.050 0.265 150.000 0.250
(2.953) (2.960) (2.964) (3.349) (3.351) (3.346) (3.348) (0.001) (0.004) (2.952) (2.953) (0.002) (0.010) (5.906) (0.010)
PMM080090-050 80 80.175 80.275 90.075 90.125 90.000 90.035 0.025 0.110 79.970 80.000 0.050 0.265 50.000 0.250
(3.150) (3.156) (3.160) (3.546) (3.548) (3.543) (3.545) (0.001) (0.004) (3.148) (3.150) (0.002) (0.010) (1.969) (0.010)
PMM080090-075 80 80.175 80.275 90.075 90.125 90.000 90.035 0.025 0.110 79.970 80.000 0.050 0.265 75.000 0.250
(3.150) (3.156) (3.160) (3.546) (3.548) (3.543) (3.545) (0.001) (0.004) (3.148) (3.150) (0.002) (0.010) (2.953) (0.010)
PMM080090-100 80 80.175 80.275 90.075 90.125 90.000 90.035 0.025 0.110 79.970 80.000 0.050 0.265 100.000 0.250
(3.150) (3.156) (3.160) (3.546) (3.548) (3.543) (3.545) (0.001) (0.004) (3.148) (3.150) (0.002) (0.010) (3.937) (0.010)
PMM080090-125 80 80.175 80.275 90.075 90.125 90.000 90.035 0.025 0.110 79.970 80.000 0.050 0.265 125.000 0.250
(3.150) (3.156) (3.160) (3.546) (3.548) (3.543) (3.545) (0.001) (0.004) (3.148) (3.150) (0.002) (0.010) (4.921) (0.010)
PMM080090-150 80 80.175 80.275 90.075 90.125 90.000 90.035 0.025 0.110 79.975 80.000 0.050 0.265 150.000 0.250
(3.150) (3.156) (3.160) (3.546) (3.548) (3.543) (3.545) (0.001) (0.004) (3.148) (3.150) (0.002) (0.010) (5.906) (0.010)
PMM085095-050 85 85.175 85.275 95.075 95.125 95.000 95.035 0.025 0.110 84.970 85.000 0.050 0.265 50.000 0.250
(3.346) (3.353) (3.357) (3.743) (3.745) (3.740) (3.742) (0.001) (0.004) (3.345) (3.346) (0.002) (0.010) (1.969) (0.010)
PMM085095-085 85 85.175 85.275 95.075 95.125 95.000 95.035 0.025 0.110 84.970 85.000 0.050 0.265 85.000 0.250
(3.346) (3.353) (3.357) (3.743) (3.745) (3.740) (3.742) (0.001) (0.004) (3.345) (3.346) (0.002) (0.010) (3.346) (0.010)
PMM085095-100 85 85.175 85.275 95.075 95.125 95.000 95.035 0.025 0.110 84.970 85.000 0.050 0.265 100.000 0.250
(3.346) (3.353) (3.357) (3.743) (3.745) (3.740) (3.742) (0.001) (0.004) (3.345) (3.346) (0.002) (0.010) (3.937) (0.010)
PMM085095-125 85 85.175 85.275 95.075 95.125 95.000 95.035 0.025 0.110 84.970 85.000 0.050 0.265 125.000 0.250
(3.346) (3.353) (3.357) (3.743) (3.745) (3.740) (3.742) (0.001) (0.004) (3.345) (3.346) (0.002) (0.010) (4.921) (0.010)
PMM085095-150 85 85.175 85.275 95.075 95.125 95.000 95.035 0.025 0.110 84.970 85.000 0.050 0.265 150.000 0.250
(3.346) (3.353) (3.357) (3.743) (3.745) (3.740) (3.742) (0.001) (0.004) (3.345) (3.346) (0.002) (0.010) (5.906) (0.010)
040048-40 PMM XX T=TAPe M=MrP XX XX

Metric Bearings
PMM090105-050 90 90.175 90.275 105.075 105.125 105.000 105.035 0.025 0.110 89.965 90.000 0.050 0.270 50.000 0.250
(3.543) (3.550) (3.554) (4.137) (4.139) (4.134) (4.135) (0.001) (0.004) (3.542) (3.543) (0.002) (0.011) (1.969) (0.010)
PMM090105-090 90 90.175 90.275 105.075 105.125 105.000 105.035 0.025 0.110 89.965 90.000 0.050 0.270 90.000 0.250
(3.543) (3.550) (3.554) (4.137) (4.139) (4.134) (4.135) (0.001) (0.004) (3.542) (3.543) (0.002) (0.011) (3.543) (0.010)
PMM090105-125 90 90.175 90.275 105.075 105.125 105.000 105.035 0.025 0.110 89.965 90.000 0.050 0.270 125.000 0.250
(3.543) (3.550) (3.554) (4.137) (4.139) (4.134) (4.135) (0.001) (0.004) (3.542) (3.543) (0.002) (0.011) (4.921) (0.010)
PMM090105-150 90 90.175 90.275 105.075 105.125 105.000 105.035 0.025 0.110 89.965 90.000 0.050 0.270 150.000 0.250
(3.543) (3.550) (3.554) (4.137) (4.139) (4.134) (4.135) (0.001) (0.004) (3.542) (3.543) (0.002) (0.011) (5.906) (0.010)
PMM090105-180 90 90.175 90.275 105.075 105.125 105.000 105.035 0.025 0.110 89.965 90.000 0.050 0.270 180.000 0.250
(3.543) (3.550) (3.554) (4.137) (4.139) (4.134) (4.135) (0.001) (0.004) (3.542) (3.543) (0.002) (0.011) (7.087) (0.010)
PMM095110-050 95 95.185 95.310 110.085 110.135 110.000 110.035 0.025 0.110 94.965 95.000 0.050 0.295 50.000 0.250
(3.740) (3.747) (3.752) (4.334) (4.336) (4.331) (4.332) (0.001) (0.004) (3.739) (3.740) (0.002) (0.012) (1.969) (0.010)
PMM095110-100 95 95.185 95.310 110.085 110.135 110.000 110.035 0.025 0.110 94.965 95.000 0.050 0.295 100.000 0.250
(3.740) (3.747) (3.752) (4.334) (4.336) (4.331) (4.332) (0.001) (0.004) (3.739) (3.740) (0.002) (0.012) (3.937) (0.010)
PMM095110-125 95 95.185 95.310 110.085 110.135 110.000 110.035 0.025 0.110 94.965 95.000 0.050 0.295 125.000 0.250
(3.740) (3.747) (3.752) (4.334) (4.336) (4.331) (4.332) (0.001) (0.004) (3.739) (3.740) (0.002) (0.012) (4.921) (0.010)
PMM095110-150 95 95.185 95.310 110.085 110.135 110.000 110.035 0.025 0.110 94.965 95.000 0.050 0.295 150.000 0.250
(3.740) (3.747) (3.752) (4.334) (4.336) (4.331) (4.332) (0.001) (0.004) (3.739) (3.740) (0.002) (0.012) (5.906) (0.010)
PMM095110-175 95 95.185 95.310 110.085 110.135 110.000 110.035 0.025 0.110 94.965 95.000 0.050 0.295 175.000 0.250
(3.740) (3.747) (3.752) (4.334) (4.336) (4.331) (4.332) (0.001) (0.004) (3.739) (3.740) (0.002) (0.012) (6.890) (0.010)
PMM100115-075 100 100.185 100.310 115.085 115.135 115.000 115.035 0.025 0.110 99.965 100.000 0.050 0.295 75.000 0.250
(3.937) (3.944) (3.949) (4.531) (4.533) (4.528) (4.529) (0.001) (0.004) (3.936) (3.937) (0.002) (0.012) (2.953) (0.010)
PMM100115-100 100 100.185 100.310 115.085 115.135 115.000 115.035 0.025 0.110 99.965 100.000 0.050 0.295 100.000 0.250
(3.937) (3.944) (3.949) (4.531) (4.533) (4.528) (4.529) (0.001) (0.004) (3.936) (3.937) (0.002) (0.012) (3.937) (0.010)
PMM100115-125 100 100.185 100.310 115.085 115.135 115.000 115.035 0.025 0.110 99.965 100.000 0.050 0.295 125.000 0.250
(3.937) (3.944) (3.949) (4.531) (4.533) (4.528) (4.529) (0.001) (0.004) (3.936) (3.937) (0.002) (0.012) (4.921) (0.010)
PMM100115-150 100 100.185 100.310 115.085 115.135 115.000 115.035 0.025 0.110 99.965 100.000 0.050 0.295 150.000 0.250
(3.937) (3.944) (3.949) (4.531) (4.533) (4.528) (4.529) (0.001) (0.004) (3.936) (3.937) (0.002) (0.012) (5.906) (0.010)
PMM100115-175 100 100.185 100.310 115.085 115.135 115.000 115.035 0.025 0.110 99.965 100.000 0.050 0.295 175.000 0.250
(3.937) (3.944) (3.949) (4.531) (4.533) (4.528) (4.529) (0.001) (0.004) (3.936) (3.937) (0.002) (0.012) (6.890) (0.010)
PMM110125-075 110 110.185 110.310 125.085 125.135 125.000 125.035 0.025 0.110 109.965 110.000 0.050 0.295 75.000 0.250
(4.331) (4.338) (4.343) (4.925) (4.927) (4.921) (4.923) (0.001) (0.004) (4.329) (4.331) (0.002) (0.012) (2.953) (0.010)
PMM110125-100 110 110.185 110.310 125.085 125.135 125.000 125.035 0.025 0.110 109.965 110.000 0.050 0.295 100.000 0.250
(4.331) (4.338) (4.343) (4.925) (4.927) (4.921) (4.923) (0.001) (0.004) (4.329) (4.331) (0.002) (0.012) (3.937) (0.010)
PMM110125-125 110 110.185 110.310 125.085 125.135 125.000 125.035 0.025 0.110 109.965 110.000 0.050 0.295 125.000 0.250
(4.331) (4.338) (4.343) (4.925) (4.927) (4.921) (4.923) (0.001) (0.004) (4.329) (4.331) (0.002) (0.012) (4.921) (0.010)
PMM110125-150 110 110.185 110.310 125.085 125.135 125.000 125.035 0.025 0.110 109.965 110.000 0.050 0.295 150.000 0.250
(4.331) (4.338) (4.343) (4.925) (4.927) (4.921) (4.923) (0.001) (0.004) (4.329) (4.331) (0.002) (0.012) (5.906) (0.010)
PMM110125-175 110 110.185 110.310 125.085 125.135 125.000 125.035 0.025 0.110 109.965 110.000 0.050 0.295 175.000 0.250
(4.331) (4.338) (4.343) (4.925) (4.927) (4.921) (4.923) (0.001) (0.004) (4.329) (4.331) (0.002) (0.012) (6.890) (0.010)
PMM120135-075 120 120.215 120.340 135.090 135.140 135.000 135.040 0.025 0.140 119.965 120.000 0.050 0.325 75.000 0.250
(4.724) (4.733) (4.738) (5.319) (5.320) (5.315) (5.317) (0.001) (0.006) (4.723) (4.724) (0.002) (0.013) (2.953) (0.010)
PMM120135-100 120 120.215 120.340 135.090 135.140 135.000 135.040 0.025 0.140 119.965 120.000 0.050 0.325 100.000 0.250
(4.724) (4.733) (4.738) (5.319) (5.320) (5.315) (5.317) (0.001) (0.006) (4.723) (4.724) (0.002) (0.013) (3.937) (0.010)
PMM120135-125 120 120.215 120.340 135.090 135.140 135.000 135.040 0.025 0.140 119.965 120.000 0.050 0.325 125.000 0.250
(4.724) (4.733) (4.738) (5.319) (5.320) (5.315) (5.317) (0.001) (0.006) (4.723) (4.724) (0.002) (0.013) (4.921) (0.010)
PMM120135-150 120 120.215 120.340 135.090 135.140 135.000 135.040 0.025 0.140 119.965 120.000 0.050 0.325 150.000 0.250
(4.724) (4.733) (4.738) (5.319) (5.320) (5.315) (5.317) (0.001) (0.006) (4.723) (4.724) (0.002) (0.013) (5.906) (0.010)
PMM120135-175 120 120.215 120.340 135.090 135.140 135.000 135.040 0.025 0.140 119.965 120.000 0.050 0.325 175.000 0.250
(4.724) (4.733) (4.738) (5.319) (5.320) (5.315) (5.317) (0.001) (0.006) (4.723) (4.724) (0.002) (0.013) (6.890) (0.010)
040048-40 PMM 040 M= MrP 048 40

Metric Bearings
PMM130145-075 130 130.215 130.340 145.090 145.140 145.000 145.040 0.025 0.140 129.965 130.000 0.050 0.325 75.000 0.250
(5.118) (5.127) (5.131) (5.712) (5.714) (5.709) (5.710) (0.001) (0.006) (5.117) (5.118) (0.002) (0.013) (2.953) (0.010)
PMM130145-125 130 130.215 130.340 145.090 145.140 145.000 145.040 0.025 0.140 129.965 130.000 0.050 0.325 125.000 0.250
(5.118) (5.127) (5.131) (5.712) (5.714) (5.709) (5.710) (0.001) (0.006) (5.117) (5.118) (0.002) (0.013) (4.921) (0.010)
PMM130145-150 130 130.215 130.340 145.090 145.140 145.000 145.040 0.025 0.140 129.965 130.000 0.050 0.325 150.000 0.250
(5.118) (5.127) (5.131) (5.712) (5.714) (5.709) (5.710) (0.001) (0.006) (5.117) (5.118) (0.002) (0.013) (5.906) (0.010)
PMM130145-175 130 130.215 130.340 145.090 145.140 145.000 145.040 0.025 0.140 129.965 130.000 0.050 0.325 175.000 0.250
(5.118) (5.127) (5.131) (5.712) (5.714) (5.709) (5.710) (0.001) (0.006) (5.117) (5.118) (0.002) (0.013) (6.890) (0.010)
PMM130145-200 130 130.215 130.340 145.090 145.140 145.000 145.040 0.025 0.140 129.965 130.000 0.050 0.325 200.000 0.250
(5.118) (5.127) (5.131) (5.712) (5.714) (5.709) (5.710) (0.001) (0.006) (5.117) (5.118) (0.002) (0.013) (7.874) (0.010)
PMM140155-075 140 140.215 140.340 155.090 155.140 155.000 155.040 0.025 0.140 139.965 140.000 0.050 0.325 75.000 0.250
(5.512) (5.520) (5.525) (6.106) (6.108) (6.102) (6.104) (0.001) (0.006) (5.510) (5.512) (0.002) (0.013) (2.953) (0.010)
PMM140155-125 140 140.215 140.340 155.090 155.140 155.000 155.040 0.025 0.140 139.965 140.000 0.050 0.325 125.000 0.250
(5.512) (5.520) (5.525) (6.106) (6.108) (6.102) (6.104) (0.001) (0.006) (5.510) (5.512) (0.002) (0.013) (4.921) (0.010)
PMM140155-150 140 140.215 140.340 155.090 155.140 155.000 155.040 0.025 0.140 139.965 140.000 0.050 0.325 150.000 0.250
(5.512) (5.520) (5.525) (6.106) (6.108) (6.102) (6.104) (0.001) (0.006) (5.510) (5.512) (0.002) (0.013) (5.906) (0.010)
PMM140155-175 140 140.215 140.340 155.090 155.140 155.000 155.040 0.025 0.140 139.965 140.000 0.050 0.325 175.000 0.250
(5.512) (5.520) (5.525) (6.106) (6.108) (6.102) (6.104) (0.001) (0.006) (5.510) (5.512) (0.002) (0.013) (6.890) (0.010)
PMM140155-200 140 140.215 140.340 155.090 155.140 155.000 155.040 0.025 0.140 139.965 140.000 0.050 0.325 200.000 0.250
(5.512) (5.520) (5.525) (6.106) (6.108) (6.102) (6.104) (0.001) (0.006) (5.510) (5.512) (0.002) (0.013) (7.874) (0.010)
PMM150165-075 150 150.215 150.340 165.090 165.140 165.000 165.040 0.025 0.140 149.965 150.000 0.050 0.325 75.000 0.250
(5.906) (5.914) (5.919) (6.500) (6.502) (6.496) (6.498) (0.001) (0.006) (5.904) (5.906) (0.002) (0.013) (2.953) (0.010)
PMM150165-125 150 150.215 150.340 165.090 165.140 165.000 165.040 0.025 0.140 149.965 150.000 0.050 0.325 125.000 0.250
(5.906) (5.914) (5.919) (6.500) (6.502) (6.496) (6.498) (0.001) (0.006) (5.904) (5.906) (0.002) (0.013) (4.921) (0.010)
PMM150165-150 150 150.215 150.340 165.090 165.140 165.000 165.040 0.025 0.140 149.965 150.000 0.050 0.325 150.000 0.250
(5.906) (5.914) (5.919) (6.500) (6.502) (6.496) (6.498) (0.001) (0.006) (5.904) (5.906) (0.002) (0.013) (5.906) (0.010)
PMM150165-200 150 150.215 150.340 165.090 165.140 165.000 165.040 0.025 0.140 149.965 150.000 0.050 0.325 200.000 0.250
(5.906) (5.914) (5.919) (6.500) (6.502) (6.496) (6.498) (0.001) (0.006) (5.904) (5.906) (0.002) (0.013) (7.874) (0.010)
PMM150165-250 150 150.215 150.340 165.090 165.140 165.000 165.040 0.025 0.140 149.965 150.000 0.050 0.325 250.000 0.250
(5.906) (5.914) (5.919) (6.500) (6.502) (6.496) (6.498) (0.001) (0.006) (5.904) (5.906) (0.002) (0.013) (9.843) (0.010)
040048-40 PMM XX T=TAPe M=MrP XX XX

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