Fluidline Linear Bearings
LM76 Fluidline Linear Bearings are an internally lubricated thermoplastic polyester
which provides for enhanced wear and chemical inertness. Fluidline Linear bearings
are self-lubricating, low friction, lightweight, low wear material is excellent in applications
which require FDA, USDA and 3A compliance. This bearing is available in standard
off-the-shelf sizes which are drop-in replacements for all inch (metric available upon request)
linear ball bearings. Fluidline linear bearings feature excellent washdown resistance.
Fluidline linear bearings exhibit a stunning operational smoothness when matched with our
 ceramic coated aluminum shafting  (also FDA/USDA compliant). Standard pillow block
and flange block assemblies are also available. NOTE: Bearings available in closed
version only. Special Designs Welcome: $ 20.00 minimum

Dynamic coefficient of friction measured on a plastic pin on a
rotating steel disc tribology system

Wear Resistance measured on a plastic pin on a
rotating steel disc tribology system

Chemical Resistance Chart

  • High mechanical strength, stiffness and
    hardness

  • Very good creep resistance Low and constant coefficient of friction

  • Excellent wear resistance (comparable to
    or even better than nylon grades)

  • Very good dimensional stability (better than polyacetal)

  • Physiologically inert (suitable for food contact)

  • Excellent stain resistance Better resistance to acids than nylon and polyacetal

  • Good electrical insulating properties Good resistance against high energy radiation
    (gamma-and X-rays)
Part Number
Inch		 ID Shaft Class L
RC60
300 SS
Ceramic Coated
Aluminum		 OD Length Distance between
snap-ring
grooves		 Distance between
o-ring grooves
FDL 408 1/4" L 0.5000 0.750 0.437 0.018
FDL 610 3/8" L 0.6250 0.875 0.562 0.260
FDL 814 1/2" L 0.8750 1.250 0.625 0.490
FDL 1018 5/8" L 1.1250 1.500 0.940 0.550
FDL 1220 3/4" L 1.2500 1.625 1.062 0.162
FDL 1625 1" L 1.5625 2.250 1.625 1.180


Fluidline Specials

Larger sizes and special configurations available - Inch and Metric

Part Number
Metric		 ID
mm		 Shaft Class L
RC60
300 SS
Ceramic Coated
Aluminum		 OD
mm		 Length
mm		 Max Shaft
mm
(h6 or7)
FDL 5 5 L 12 22 5
FDL 8 8 L 16 25 8
FDL 12 12 L 22 32 12
FDL 16 16 L 26 36 16
FDL 20 20 L 32 45 20
FDL 25 25 L 40 58 25

 

PV C of F Wear Factor Continuous Service
Temperature		 Water Absorption
24 Hours
% by weight		 Hardeness
Durometer		 FDA/USDA/3A
Compliance
12,000
NOTE: 2:1 Safety Factor @ 73F
(P●SFM) 		.15 - .25 35 210 0.06 D80 Yes
K Factor or Wear Rate is expressed by a number. The lower the number, the better the wear rate.
For instance, popular Delrin™ AF has a K Factor of 60.