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103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com POLYLUBE® COMPOSITE BEARINGS & BUSHINGS POLYMED® COMPOSITE MEDICAL TUBING POLYSLIDE® COMPOSITE CYLINDER TUBING POLYSTRUCTURE® COMPOSITE SHAPES & FORMS POLYGON TUBE™ ELECTRICAL GRADE COMPOSITE TUBING TABLE OF CONTENTS HIGHLIGHTS POLYLUBE Design guide SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS INTRODUCTION 3-9 Polygon’s company history and product manufacturing divisions. PRODUCT INFORMATION 10-29 POLYLUBE FIBER SERIES BEARINGS 10-12 POLYLUBE MRP AND MRP-SL BEARINGS 13-14 POLYLUBE GLASS TAPE BEARINGS 15-19 POLYLUBE IFR BEARINGS 20-21 POLYLUBE HIGH TEMPERATURE BEARINGS 22-23 The ideal candidate for highly loaded bearing joints requiring low friction and low wear over 1.5 million cycles. A superb bearing material for agriculture, construction and material handling applications requiring good load capacity, low frictional values, and superior wear characteristics. An excellent solution for bearing applications where stick/slip is of concern. ★ 2 ★ A bearing with optimized structure for resistance to applications with repeated impact fatigue or stress/strain conditions. A bearing designed for environments over 450˚F or where thermal expansion stability is critical. POLYLUBE GUIDE ROD BUSHINGS 24-29 BEARING DESIGN PRINCIPLES 30-35 STANDARD SIZES 36-46 A guide rod bushing for pneumatic cylinder applications where corrosion, high misalignment or edge loading, low friction and excellent wear characteristics are desired. SUPPLEMENTARY DATA 47 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS POLYLUBE Design guide INTRODUCTION POLYGON COMPANY Founded in 1949 by a chemist working on advanced composite materials during World War II at the U.S. WrightPatterson Air Force base, Polygon Company has grown into an engineered materials company with multiple manufacturing facilities and global distribution and sales offices around the world. Polygon’s original patents on composite self-lubricating bearings in the mid 1960’s stand as a hallmark in the development of journal bearing technology. Since that time, Polygon’s 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. “Polygon’s original patents stand as a hallmark in the development of bearing technology.” Corporate research and development activities, including an in-house bearing test laboratory, are located in the company’s corporate offices and primary manufacturing location in Walkerton, Indiana (approximately 90 miles east of Chicago, Illinois). ★ 3 ★ POLYGON’S CORPORATE STRUCTURE IS CENTERED AROUND FIVE PRODUCT MANUFACTURING DIVISIONS: • • • • • PolyLube™ self-lubricating composite bearings. PolyMed™ (USP Class VI approved) medical composites for minimally invasive surgeries. The Polygon Tube™ double insulation for hand-held power tools and electrical and distribution. Electrical Distribution and Control composite insulation materials. Continuous Fiber Thermoplastic (CFT™) materials and pultruded products. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com INTRODUCTION HIGHLIGHTS POLYLUBE Design guide SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS WHAT IS A COMPOSITE BEARING? “This high strength laminate construction allows for the use of a thin wall bearing.” Polygon’s line of PolyLube™ bearings uses a fiberglass filament wound structure which incorporates a proprietary epoxy resin matrix that results in a very high strength bearing that is naturally concentric with no seam or overlap. This high strength laminate construction allows for the use of a thin wall (1/16" to 1/8") bearing which reduces the size and weight of the assembly. The resulting composite material exhibits a very low coefficient of friction coupled with high load-bearing capacity. POLYLUBE™ LINER DESIGN PolyLube bearings utilize a proprietary design that ensures the anti-friction backing is locked into the backing material with more than a simple adhesion effect. This proprietary design also drives excellent resistance to impact fatigue and cavitation problems. ★ 4 ★ PolyLube Fiber Series Wear Surface The PolyLube™ Fiber and 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 fiberglass filaments interwoven into the liner backing. The differences in liner construction can be seen most dramatically during three periods: first, how coefficient 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: PolyLube MRP Wear Surface • Coefficient of Friction—The required breakaway torque & startup forces required. • Impact Fatigue—How the bearing handles shock or impact loading. • Amount of Wear—The 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 finished journal bearing will exhibit. • Time for Achieving Sufficient PTFE Film Transfer—The liner construction will impact the length of time as well as the operating conditions required to have the PTFE film properly transfer from the inner diameter of the bearing to the outer diameter of the mating surface. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS POLYLUBE Design guide INTRODUCTION GREASED VERSUS GREASELESS JOURNAL BEARING COMPARISONS GO GREASELESS! 40,000 MAX. DYNAMIC CAPACITY-PSI (LESS THAN 5 SFPM) PolyLube™ bearings not only exhibit excellent load capacities, low frictional values and resistance to corrosion, they also allow for true self-lubrication. As a result, all secondary lubrication systems and design guidelines that are related to lubricants can be eliminated from industrial applications. 30,000 20,000 ONLY WHEN LUBRICATED 10,000 WHAT ARE THE DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS OF JOURNAL/PLANE BEARING MATERIALS? Cast Bronze Porous Bronze Alloyed Bronze In general, journal/plane bearing materials should have the following characteristics in order for the bearing assembly to be properly designed: 1. TRULY SELF-LUBRICATING. Many materials claim to offer some level of self-lubrication; however, many (especially sintered metal structures) lose their self-lubrication properties quickly during operation. When the lubrication fails, metal-on-metal contact results. Premature bearing failure generally quickly follows. WITH NO LUBRICATION SteelHardened Backed Steel Bronze REQUIRES LUBRICATION Zinc Aluminum FabricReinforced Phenolic Reinforced Teflon POLYLUBE™ SELF LUBRICATING MATERIAL 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 film 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 coefficient of friction when the contact surface is on the ends of the PTFE fibers. 2. EMBEDDABILITY. A properly designed composite journal bearing should have the ability for the bearing liner to absorb or “embed” within itself wear debris or airborne dirt particles. “The PTFE super-filaments used in the bearing wear surface exhibit tensile strengths 20-times greater than traditional PTFE resins.” 6. HIGH PERCENT OF PTFE NEAR THE SURFACE. It is not sufficient to simply have PTFE fibers 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. 3. PV RATING. The PV rating should be easy to understand, and fit most application environments with a good match between the bearing pressure and surface velocity capabilities. JOURNAL BEARING DYNAMIC LOAD COMPARISONS JOURNAL BEARING STATIC LOAD COMPARISONS Filled PTFEs and Unfilled Polyethylenes Filled PTFEs and Unfilled Polyethylenes Molded Nylons and Acetals ENGINEERED WEAR SURFACES MATERIAL FAMILY COMPARISONS ENGINEERED WEAR SURFACES MATERIAL FAMILY COMPARISONS Molded Nylons and Acetals Single or Multi-Lubricated Filled Molded Composites Sintered Iron-Bronze Metal Backed, Plastic Lined Greased Bearings 30% Reinforced Thermoplastics Metal Backed Single or Multi-Lubricated Filled Molded Composites Sintered Iron-Bronze 2 fpm Metal Backed, Plastic Lined Greased Bearings KEY 30% Reinforced Thermoplastics Metal Backed PolyLube™ Bronze Tape Liner PolyLube™ PTFE Bronze Tape Liner PolyLube™ Fiber Series Bearing 0 2 4 6 20 8 10 0 40 30 40 BEARING PRESSURE (psi 1,000’s) 50 60 PolyLube™ PTFE Fiber Series Bearing 0 2 4 6 20 8 10 0 40 30 40 50 BEARING PRESSURE (psi 1,000’s) 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com 5 ★ HIGHLIGHTS POLYLUBE Design guide INTRODUCTION SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS WHAT “COMPOSITES PROFESSIONALS” MEANS TO YOU! Unlike any other company in the journal bearing market, Polygon is the only organization with composite self-lubricating bearings as a primary product focus. Other bearing organizations see this product line as a necessary offering to satisfy the design needs of the OEM market. “Many materials claim to offer some level of selflubrication; however, many lose their self-lubrication properties quickly during operation.” FOR POLYGON, THIS FAMILY OF MATERIALS IS OUR CORE COMPETENCY, IT IS WHAT WE DO, IT IS WHAT WE ARE PROFESSIONALS AT. Polygon can better predict the performance of this type of bearing, can better define what factors drive product performance, and has a stronger manufacturing infrastructure to support your business needs. Our abilities as an organization to specify sizing, assembly, and design parameters are unmatched in the self-lubricating composite bearing industry. Why? Because it is 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. THE TRUE VALUE OF SELF-LUBRICATION Today’s design engineering community must continually search out materials that allow for an increase in performance capabilities in conjunction with total, system based cost savings. The question still remains: What is the true value of self-lubrication? ★ 6 ★ The environmental issues around grease are only now coming to light. With self-lubrication all environmental contaminants are eliminated. Experienced OEM design engineers know that one of the most common failures for bearing designs is when lubrication is not properly maintained. Conceptually, a bearing design that is properly sealed and lubricated should result in trouble-free field service. Unfortunately, this is not the case in most applications. In today’s environments it is fairly common that greased joints are not maintained properly. As a result, the boundary/mixed lubrication condition diminishes and the bearing life is limited. TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP ANALYSIS 8 Self-lubricating bearings eliminate secondary pin and housing fabrication required for greased bearings. Cost Factor 6 4 2 0 Assembly Cost Housing Fabrication Cost Zerk Assembly Cost Greased Bearing Factory Greasing Unit Purchase Price Ongoing Maintenance Cost Total Cost of Ownership Self-Lubricating Composite Bearing 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS POLYLUBE Design guide INTRODUCTION THE TRUE VALUE OF SELF-LUBRICATION (CONTINUED) In addition to the potential of failure if bearings are not properly lubricated, 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 OEM’s clients have found that the cost of purchasing, assembling, and maintaining a greased bearing 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 becoming increasingly sensitive to the liability associated with greased bearings. At the most simple level, external lubrication introduces an uncontrollable design variable for today’s OEM engineers. Once the finished product is shipped to the customer, the customer must properly maintain the bearing assembly or deal with the potential for failure, and whatever liability or warranty claims may come from that. If proper maintenance 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, does not attract dust or dirt (as both grease and oil will), results in no environmental problems as grease or oil can, and requires absolutely no field or long term maintenance. “One of the most common failures for bearing design is when lubrication is not properly maintained. PolyLube bearings eliminate lubrication maintenance.” WHEN TO USE POLYLUBE™ BEARINGS • When self-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 closely monitored. • 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. COMPOSITE BEARINGS ARE SIMPLY BETTER It is a design reality that today’s OEM engineering community has many bearing alternatives to choose from. When making a design decision, it can be difficult to weigh through performance differences between materials, and come to a conclusion that optimizes your design. In the following pages, a basic application-driven discussion is presented between composite bearings and traditional metallic or thermoplastic bearings. ★ 7 ★ Hex ID and special ID shapes can be incorporated into the bearing as well. Polygon’s CNC fabrication equipment allows for special designs to be economically incorporated. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS POLYLUBE Design guide INTRODUCTION SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS GREASED BEARINGS The most obvious difference? This family of bearing materials requires perpetual greasing. When the lubricating film 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. MATERIAL When grease fails these bearings quickly wear through and produce intimate contact between the shaft and bearing. ★ 8 ★ “Performance of a greased bearing is entirely reliant on the end user properly maintaining and servicing the bearing joint” MAX. DYNAMIC MAXIMUM THERMAL CAPACITY-PSI TEMPERATURE EXPANSION (LESS THAN 5 SFPM) °F 10-6 IN./IN./°F Cast Bronze Porous Bronze Alloyed Bronze Steel-Backed Bronze Hardened Steel Zinc Aluminum Fabric-Reinforced Phenolic Reinforced Teflon† POLYLUBE Fiber Series 6,000* 4,000** 10,000* 3,500* 40,000* 5,500* 6,000* 2,000 30,000 160* 160** 200* 200* 200* 200* 200* 500 325 10 10 16 8 7 15 20 55 7 SPECIFIC GRAVITY 8.8 7.5 8.1 8.0 7.9 5.0 1.6 2.0 1.87 *with lubrication **oil impregnated †DuPont™ ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE DIFFERENCES: • Loads only to 20,000 PSI with lubrication compared to PolyLube™ dynamic loads to 30,000 PSI and static loads of 60,000 PSI without lubrication. • Greased metal-backed bearing materials have very fine operating temperature ranges. They traditionally span from -40 to +210°F compared to PolyLube ranges from ±325°F. • Once mixed-mode lubrication (grease &/or oil) fail due to particulate ingestion and contamination, this type of bearing can no longer operate successfully. SINTERED METALLIC BEARINGS Sintered metallic bearings have innate limitations due to their structure and to the mechanisms by which they achieve lubrication. The structure of a sintered material bearing dramatically reduces impact or shock loading capability as well as limits both the static and dynamic loading capacities when compared to PolyLube bearing materials. Sintered structure bearings can’t handle the load of composite bearings. ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE DIFFERENCES: • At best, dynamic capacities of 8,000 PSI. • Alloyed bronze bearings have the highest dynamic capacity within this family-and that is 10,000 PSI or less than 5 SFM with lubrication. Filled thermoplastics have no chance • Lowered impact or fatigue strength properties. in highly loaded environments. • Prone to corrosion and shaft fretting. • Many times burnishing tools are required to get product to final geometric tolerances. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS POLYLUBE Design guide INTRODUCTION FILLED THERMOPLASTIC BEARING MATERIALS • Sizing predictability. Due to the fact that these bearings are manufactured via injection molding, sizing can be difficult to predict. • Impact Fatigue. Even glass filled thermoplastic resins can only go so far with resistance to repeated impact. • Limited Self-Lubrication Capabilities. Lubrication for filled thermoplastics does not utilize as significant a percentage nor as effective a type of PTFE as do PolyLube bearing materials. As a result, the in-use coefficient of friction and break-in characteristics of each bearing material is different. METAL BACKED BEARINGS “Metal backed bearings are subject to severe corrosion—an issue that can occur as quickly as 24 hours into basic immersion testing” Thermoplastics are highly subject to cold flow under loading—something PolyLube™ bearings do not struggle with. Metal backed bearing materials have been an obvious choice for design engineers given their feature/benefit combination in association with product price. With recent developments in manufacturing techniques, Polygon’s line of PolyLube™ bearings are attaining market penetration against this family of conventional bearing materials. ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE DIFFERENCES: • With any metal backed bearing, once the overlay is broken into the shaft is in intimate contact with the metal backing—this can result in premature failure. • Dynamic capacities of this family of bearings is typically at a maximum of 20,000 PSI compared to 30,000 PSI with a PolyLube Fiber Series bearing. • 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. ★ 9 ★ Once the overlay is worn through, intimate contact and failure can quickly result. ROLLING ELEMENT BEARINGS PolyLube™ bearings are able to handle higher load capacities, and in particular shock loading, than traditional rolling element bearings. ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE DIFFERENCES: • Reduce the weight and profile of the bearing—in many cases the weight and profile of the bearing can be reduced by over 50%. • The PolyLube bearing family exhibits much higher static load capacities than traditional rolling element bearings—an equivalent sized needle bearing will only have 30% of the static capacity of a composite PolyLube bearing. • No external lubrication is required with the PolyLube bearing—there are no concerns with failed lubrication media resulting in shaft damage. • By using the PTFE film transfer process instead of macro mechanical moving parts, the PolyLube family of bearing materials is able to have more predictable performance stability over the life of the application. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com FIBER SERIES BEARINGS HIGHLIGHTS POLYLUBE Design guide SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS Product Description FIBER SERIES BEARINGS The PolyLube Fiber Series bearing is a high load, low RPM bearing designed for rigorous industrial equipment applications. The bearing is manufactured by a filament winding process that results in a continuous fiberglass filament backing compositionensuring excellent mechanical properties (especially fatigue resistance). The filament wound fiberglass structure uses a high strength, corrosion resistant epoxy resin as the matrix material. The high strength backing permits the use of a thin wall (1/16" to 1/8") bearing which can often reduce the size and weight of the finished bearing assembly. PolyLube Fiber Series bearings will support a bearing load of 30,000 PSI, while handling high radial and axial stresses. They resist high shock loading and impact fatigue due to their unique high strength continuous fiberglass backing. These qualities make PolyLube bearings ideal for high load operation in rotational and linear movements as well as in oscillation. This family of materials exhibits exceptional dimensional stability and performance predictability over wide temperature ranges (±325°F). “PolyLube™ Fiber Series Bearings are the ideal candidate bearing material for highly loaded bearing joints requiring long term, trouble free maintenance.” ★ 10 ★ PTFE WITH WEAR RESISTANT MATERIAL WEAVE EXPOSED PTFE REDUCES FRICTION HIGH STRENGTH COMPOSITE FIBERGLASS EPOXY BACKING WEAR RESISTANT DEBRIS LAYS IN VOIDS Product Schematic The high strength composite fiberglass backing permits optimal strength and rigidity, with a modulus of elasticity of approximately 6 x 106 PSI. This property allows the PolyLube bearing to be rigid enough to support heavy loads and pliant enough to tolerate moderate shaft COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION FOR A POLYLUBE FIBER BEARING misalignments without over-stressing the bearing edges. 0.275 The bearing surface is composed of a uniquely designed woven structure of PTFE super-filaments, which exhibit tensile strengths twenty times greater than PTFE resins. As a result, the bearing is not subject to cold flow under high loading conditions. These PTFE super-filaments are also the primary mechanism for allowing the PolyLube product to operate in a true self-lubricating mode. No secondary lubrication is necessary, even during start-up conditions, due to the film transfer self-lubrication process. COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION 0.250 0.225 0.200 0.175 0.150 0.125 0.100 0.075 0.050 0.025 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 RADIAL LOADING PRESSURE (PSI x 103) 22 As the bearing joint begins service, the PTFE undergoes a phase change and smears around the mating pin surface. As the PTFE film develops, it transfers from the inner diameter to the outer diameter of the pin, smoothing out any macroscopic surface imperfections and allowing the bearing to have a very low coefficient of friction and minimal long term wear, even under high loading conditions. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS NEW BEARING FIBERGLASS BACKING BREAK-IN MATERIAL POLYLUBE Design guide FIBER SERIES BEARINGS TOP OF RESIN FLAKES TOP OF WEAVE PTFE WEAVE PTFE WEAVE STABILIZED BEARING FIBERGLASS BACKING As the bearing begins to cycle, the initial coefficient of friction will increase in relationship to the longer term, “broken-in” frictional values. This is due to the fact that a small layer of resin, generated by the manufacturing process of the composite backing, is being slowly worn away. In some conditions, as much as 0.001" of wear may occur during the break-in period, while in other operations, break-in wear may be negligible. 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 finish. For more specific guidance on the break-in period to anticipate given your specific application, please contact a PolyLube application engineer. “PolyLube Fiber Series bearings will support a dynamic bearing load of 30,000 PSI” Following the break-in period, the wear rate stabilizes, remaining relatively constant for the bearings’ life. Testing of the Fiber Series Bearing at 22,500 pounds, with 50° oscillation angle, resulted in stable wear under 0.005" at over 1.5 million cycles. PolyLube Fiber Series bearings are designed to minimize wear; however, the bearing wear is effected 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. Coatings such as chrome, electroless nickel, or nitro carbonizing are all common treatments for shaft materials used with PolyLube bearings. ★ 11 ★ PTFE Film Transfer Process Before Film Transfer Process PTFE Film After Film Transfer Process The above schematic represents a detailed perspective on how the surface condition of the mating pin changes both before and after the PTFE film transfer process. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS POLYLUBE Design guide FIBER SERIES BEARINGS FIBER SERIES BEARINGS SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS MECHANICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES The PolyLube Fiber Series bearing can withstand static loads of approximately 60,000 PSI and 30,000 PSI under dynamic loading. At these loading levels, minimum distortion will occur. For dry running applications, the maximum speed is approximately 10 surface feet per minute. This bearing’s operating temperature range is ±325°F. Maximum continuous operational surface temperature for the standard formulation is 325°F, depending 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 coefficient of expansion of the PolyLube Fiber Series bearing is approximately 7 x 10-6 in/in/°F, similar to the coefficient of expansion for steel, and actually less than some metals. Ultimate Compression Strength (PSI) 60,000 Unit Load Limit (PSI) 30,000 Temperature Range (Standard Formulation)* ±325°F Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F) 7 x 10-6 Thermal Conductivity (BTU • in/(hr • Ft2 • °F)) 1.8-2.3 Water Absorption (2 Hours) 0.12% ★ Water Absorption (24 Hours) 0.16% ★ Specific Gravity 1.87 Maximum Velocity (SFM) 10 12 *Note: Special resin formulation available up to 500°F. APPLICATIONS “With intermittent rotation, radial wear should be negligible over thousands of hours.” PolyLube Fiber Series 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 0.006" after 1.6 million cycles. Applications include material handling equipment, high duty cranes, earth-moving equipment, construction equipment, agriculture equipment and food processing systems. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS POLYLUBE Design guide MRP AND MRP-SL BEARING PRODUCT HISTORY From a pure load carrying and performance perspective Polygon’s Fiber, MRP and MRP-SL series bushings are practically identical. Our desire has not to only be the industry leader in performance, but in cost as well. A through analysis and value stream mapping of the manufacturing process resulted in the development of the MRP and MRP-SL product. Essentially a bushing family of equal performance, but at a lower price point. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION “These issues come together to allow Polygon to sell a product better matched to customers’ needs.” The MRP and MRP-SL are identical in liner architecture components and construction. The MRP-SL has one unique and added lubricant embedded within the surface of the liner material to decrease the initial coefficient of friction. This small change was initiated because in certain lightly loaded joints, upon initial actuation, an intermittent stickslip or noise could be generated. The MRP-SL addresses this issue by decreasing friction and reducing the typical break in period. ★ 13 ★ CALCULATED INITIAL COF FOR POLYLUBE MRP BUSHINGS 4140 Nitrided Shafts 0.35 STATIC COF COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION 0.30 DYNAMIC COF 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.10 0.05 0.00 MRP 13 Ra MRP 13 Ra MRP 65 Ra MRP-SL 65 Ra MRP-SL 13 Ra MRP-SL 13 Ra PIN SURFACE FINISH 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com MRP AND MRP-SL BEARING HIGHLIGHTS POLYLUBE Design guide SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED) PolyLube MRP bearings are designed to minimize wear; however, the bearing wear is effected 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 wear off more quickly and may not stand up to the desired service requirements. MECHANICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES The PolyLube MRP bearing can withstand static loads of approximately 60,000 PSI and 30,000 PSI under dynamic loading. At these loading levels, minimum distortion will occur. For dry running applications, the maximum speed is approximately 10 surface feet per minute. This bearing’s operating temperature range is ±325°F. Maximum continuous operational surface temperature for the standard formulation is 325°F, depending 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 coefficient of expansion of the PolyLube MRP bearing is approximately 7 x 10-6 in/in/°F, similar to the coefficient of expansion for steel, and actually less than some metals. ★ 14 ★ “With intermittent rotation, radial wear should be negligible over thousands of hours.” 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 0.006" after 1.6 million cycles. Applications include material handling equipment, high duty cranes, earth-moving equipment, construction equipment, agriculture equipment and food processing systems. Ultimate Compression Strength (PSI) 60,000 Unit Load Limit (PSI) 30,000 Temperature Range (Standard Formulation)* ±325°F Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F) 7 x 10-6 Thermal Conductivity (BTU • in/(hr • Ft2 • °F)) 1.8-2.3 Water Absorption (2 Hours) 0.12% Water Absorption (24 Hours) 0.16% Specific Gravity 1.87 Maximum Velocity (SFM) 10 *Note: Special resin formulation available up to 500°F. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS POLYLUBE Design guide GLASS TAPE BEARING PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The PolyLube Glass Tape bearing is a moderate RPM bearing designed for applications with higher surface velocities or when mixed film conditions are desired. Similar to the Fiber Series bearing, the Glass Tape bearing is manufactured by a filament winding process that results in a continuous fiberglass filament backing composition-ensuring excellent mechanical properties (especially fatigue resistance) are attained. The filament wound fiberglass structure uses a high strength, corrosion resistant epoxy resin as the matrix material. The high strength backing permits the use of a thin wall (1/16" to 1/8") bearing which can often reduce the size and weight of the finished bearing assembly. PolyLube Glass Tape bearings will support a dynamic bearing load of 7,000 PSI, while handling high radial and longitudinal stresses with a static bearing capacity of 40,000 PSI. This family of materials exhibits exceptional dimensional stability and performance predictability over wide temperature ranges (±325°F). “The Glass Tape bearing has a lower coefficient of friction and will handle higher surface velocities than the Fiber Series.” ★ PRODUCT SCHEMATIC The PolyLube Glass Tape lined bearing is similar in backing construction when compared to its sister product-the Fiber Series 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 Fiber Series bearing are that the Glass Tape bearing has a lower coefficient of friction and will handle higher surface velocities. However, the Glass Tape bearing sacrifices 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 filled PTFE resin structure as opposed to the continuous PTFE filaments used in the Fiber Series product. Two liner thicknesses are available with the 0.015" thick liner being standard and a 0.030" thick liner being available for unique applications. The 0.030" thick liner is designed for applications where boring the inner diameter might be required in order to achieve tighter tolerances in an effort to address sizing and minor misalignment conditions. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com 15 ★ HIGHLIGHTS POLYLUBE Design guide GLASS TAPE BEARING SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS MECHANICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES The PolyLube Glass Tape bearing can withstand static loads of approximately 60,000 PSI and 7,000 PSI under dynamic loading. At these loading levels, minimum distortion will occur. For dry running applications, the maximum speed is approximately 80 surface feet per minute. COMPARATIVE PV and COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION TEST RESULTS Testing performed independently at Rensselaer Department of Mechanical Engineering ★ 16 AVG. COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION RESULTS FOR VARIOUS BEARINGS TESTED BY RENSSELAER P=200 psi (constant) 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.10 0.05 0.00 ★ Metal Backed Bearing Legacy Era FW Bearing PolyLube Fiber Bearing PolyLube Bronze Tape Bearing PolyLube Glass Tape Bearing BEARING MANUFACTURER AND TYPE RESULTS FOR VARIOUS BEARINGS TESTED BY RENSSELAER P=200 psi (constant) AVERAGE PV LIMIT 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0.00 Metal Backed Bearing Legacy Era FW Bearing PolyLube Fiber Bearing PolyLube Bronze Tape Bearing PolyLube Glass Tape Bearing BEARING MANUFACTURER AND TYPE 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS POLYLUBE Design guide GLASS TAPE BEARING MECHANICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (CONTINUED) This bearing’s operating temperature range is ±325°F. Maximum continuous operational surface temperature for the standard formulation is 325°F, depending 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 coefficient of expansion of the PolyLube Glass Tape bearing is approximately 7 x 10-6 in/in/°F, similar to the coefficient of expansion for steel, and actually less than some metals. POLYLUBE GLASS TAPE BEARING APPLICATIONS Applications for PolyLube Glass Tape Bearings range from guide rod bushings 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 film 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 fluids during cyclic conditions. Ultimate Compression Strength (PSI) 60,000 Unit Load Limit (PSI) 7,000 Temperature Range (Standard Formulation) ±325°F Coefficient Of thermal Expansion (in/in/°F) 7 x 10-6 Thermal Conductivity (BTU • in/(hr • Ft2 • °F)) 1.8-2.3 Water Absorption (2 Hours) 0.12% Water Absorption (24 Hours) 0.16% Specific Gravity 1.95 Maximum Velocity (SFM) 80 ★ DESIGNING AROUND STICK-SLIP (STICK-TION) WITH POLYLUBE GLASS TAPE BEARINGS Stick-slip, commonly referred to as stick-tion, is a phenomena many OEM’s experience when designing with self-lubricated bearings. This condition can be alleviated through a design change from the PolyLube Fiber bearing to a PolyLube Tape bearing material. Stick-Slip in self-lubricated bearing can be attributed to a number of factors that all have a direct relation to the coefficient of friction between the bearing liner and the shaft. Among these factors is the surface finish of the shaft, the pressure exerted on the bearing, the type and structure of the bearing liner in use, and any contamination present on the interface between bearing and pin. The attributes of the bearing liner itself also contribute significantly to the stick-slip condition. Two of these attributes include the presence of a solid lubricant in the resin (MoS2, Graphite, etc.), and the amount of resin present at the surface that must be worn through in order to have intimate contact between the PTFE in the bearing liner and the pin itself. ★ 17 “The PolyLube bearing offers a more elastic, damage tolerant structure when compared to traditional metallic bearing materials.” 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com GLASS TAPE BEARING HIGHLIGHTS POLYLUBE Design guide SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS DESIGNING AROUND STICK-SLIP (STICK-TION) WITH POLYLUBE GLASS TAPE BEARINGS (CONTINUED) “Applications sensitive to stick-slip that exert pressures below 3,000 psi should use a filled PTFE Tape Liner.” ★ 18 ★ The surface finish of the shaft relates directly to the coefficient of friction at the interface between the shaft and the bearing. Polygon recommends a PTFE WITH WEAR RESISTANT MATERIAL shaft with a surface finish between 16 and 32 Ra. WEAVE In applications where stick-slip is especially sensitive, a shaft with a surface finish approaching 16 Ra should be used. This will be extremely imEXPOSED PTFE REDUCES FRICTION portant when the Fiber liner is used with pressures less than 6,000 psi. The reduced surface finish relates to the depth the peaks on the surface of the shaft embed into the bearing liner. A HIGH STRENGTH COMPOSITE FIBERGLASS rougher surface finish will force larger peaks of EPOXY BACKING the shaft to be dragged through the liner. This causes the breakaway friction to be increased iniWEAR RESISTANT DEBRIS LAYS IN VOIDS tially. Using the PolyLube Fiber liner at pressures greater than 6,000 psi will force both the shearing of the peaks and the filling of the valleys with PTFE to occur significantly faster due to the increased shear stress. The PolyLube Tape liner will not be as sensitive to surface finish due to the softness of the liner in contrast to the standard Fiber liner. The tape will fill in the valleys on the surface to build up the shaft surface as opposed to shearing the surface down slightly. The pressure exerted on the bearing is inversely proportional to the coefficient of friction between the bearing surface and the shaft. As the load is increased, the coefficient of friction decreases. This is due to the properties of the PTFE contained in the liner. Applications that exert a pressure above 6,000 psi will usually not experience the stick-slip problems when using the Fiber liner. Applications sensitive to stick-slip that exert pressures below 3,000 psi should use a filled PTFE Tape liner. This suggests that if the pressure exerted on the bearing is between 3,000 and 6,000 psi, the bearing length should be adjusted to achieve the proper pressures. Some applications will generate a noise problem which is the result of a non-optimized design relationship between the type of bearing liner, PV and pin conditions. Noise is a symptom of coefficient of friction being amplified through the entire bearing assembly. A PolyLube Fiber liner can generate noise due to the interaction of all of the above variables. One design option is to lengthen the bearing to bring the pressure down to approximately 4,000 psi. Such a modification will allow Polygon to specify the tape liner. Most times, the noise problem can be solved as a result of the drop in the coefficient of friction. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS POLYLUBE Design guide GLASS TAPE BEARING DESIGNING AROUND STICK-SLIP (STICK-TION) WITH POLYLUBE GLASS TAPE BEARINGS (CONTINUED) The differences between the PolyLube Fiber and Tape liners are primarily load capacity and frictional response. Under start-up conditions, the coefficient of friction of the tape liner is significantly lower. This is a result of the compositional and structural differences between the two liners. The tape bearings use a liner that is a filled PTFE tape that creates a PTFE rich wear surface immediately. The Fiber liner uses a uniquely designed and proprietary woven architecture of hightenacity PTFE monofilaments that are capable of handling higher pressures but has an epoxy resin that migrates to the surface as a result of the manufacturing process. The epoxy resin present at the surface will increase the coefficient of friction to about 0.2. The elevated coefficient of friction of the Fiber liner with respect to the tape liner is not solely based on this difference. “Under start-up conditions, the coefficient of friction of the tape liner is significantly lower.” Polygon has the ability to hone the Tape liners if required for unique applications. This honing feature allows the Tape lined bearings to have a coefficient of friction that is about 0.1 during startup conditions. The trade-off for this low coefficient of friction is load capacity. Polygon has rated the Tape bearing to have a maximum operating pressure of 4,000 psi. In comparison, the PolyLube Fiber lined bearings can operate as high as 20,000 psi (design thresh-hold). The presence of solid lubricants alone does not solve the whole stick-slip problem. Such a design concept is similar to an initial greasing with a greased bearing. Greasing will simply prolong the break-in process until the lubricant is used up or pushed out. Noise can develop after the lubricated layer of resin was penetrated and the PTFE fiber wear surface was in intimate contact with the pin. The noise phenomenon is due to the abrasive nature of the PTFE filaments. The designed pressures and the choice of liners are critical in applications that have an increased sensitivity to stick-slip. The major design criteria would be to use the Tape liner if a bearing can be used that will keep the pressures to 4,000 psi or below. If the pressures must be designed higher than 4,000 psi, a bearing length should be used to keep the pressures above 6,000 psi. This will enable the Fiber bearing to be used with a greater probability of success as it relates to stick-slip. TAPETAPE (BRONZE) BEARING GLASS BEARING ★ 19 ★ PTFE BRONZE GLASS PARTICLES FILAMENTS DRY LUBRICANT FILLERS 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS POLYLUBE Design guide IFR BEARING SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The PolyLube IFR bearing offers the same inherent anti-friction components that allow it to achieve the low wear characteristics of the Fiber and MRP series bearings. However, in comparison to these two products, the IFR bearing (for Improved Fatigue Resistance) offers a proprietary laminate structure of the bearing backing that increases the bearing’s resistance to repeated stress/strain conditions. “The PolyLube IFR bearing offers a proprietary structure that improves resistance to fatigue failure.” A low friction, self-lubricating composite bearing with significantly improved fatigue resistance against repeated stress/strain conditions. Several years ago, Polygon Company was approached with a seemingly straight-forward application for traditional filament wound composite bushings. At issue was an application that was resulting in bearing failure after just 10,000 oscillatory cycles. The pressure on the bearing was well under the design threshold (actual applied pressure to the bearing was 10,000 PSI). In response to this customer’s demand, Polygon Company developed an improved impact fatigue bearing that in the case of the above application, increased the life of the bearing by over 50%. ★ MODULUS OF ELASTICITY AT VARIOUS WIND ANGLES 5 4 Ex Msi Ey Msi Gxy Msi 3 2 Traditional Wind Angle 1 PolyLube High Strength Wind Angle 20 40 60 80 100 WIND ANGLE PRODUCT SCHEMATIC Traditional filament wound composite bearings will tend to show fatigue failure in the form of resin shear failure in the traverse direction to the reinforcing fibers. The logical solution to this problem was to try to cross-tie the reinforcing fibers together with other reinforcing fibers so as to minimize the shear stresses in the resin. 160 Because composite filament wound bearings are not isotropic materials as are metals, Polygon Company’s FEA laminate analysis focused on what was believed to be the limiting factor: optimization of system’s interlaminar shear. The PolyLube IFR bearing offers a more than twofold increase in the impact fatigue over traditional composite bearing materials. PRODUCT ADVANTAGES The PolyLube IFR bearing is the first bearing with such an optimized resin system and fiber/laminate architecture. α = WIND ANGLE STRENGTH PROPERTIES AT VARIOUS WIND ANGLES 140 STRENGTH (ksi) ★ 20 ELASTIC MODULUS (Msi) 6 120 FxT FyT FxC FyC Fxy 100 80 ksi ksi ksi ksi ksi CONTINUOUS FIBERGLASS FILAMENT WINDING 60 Traditional Wind Angle 40 PolyLube High Strength Wind Angle 20 20 40 60 80 100 WIND ANGLE 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS POLYLUBE Design guide IFR BEARING MECHANICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES The PolyLube IFR bearing can withstand static loads of approximately 60,000 PSI and 30,000 PSI under dynamic loading. At these loading levels, minimum distortion will occur. For dry running applications, the maximum speed is approximately 10 surface feet per minute. This bearing’s operating temperature range is ±325°F. Maximum continuous operational surface temperature for the standard formulation is 325°F, depending 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 coefficient of expansion of the PolyLube IFR bearing is approximately 7 x 106 in/in/°F, similar to the coefficient of expansion for steel, and actually less than some metals. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES POLYLUBE FIBER OR MRP SERIES BEARING POLYLUBE IFR BEARING Ex(axial), Msi 1.3 1.6 Ex(hoop), Msi 3.2 2.4 Gxy, Msi 1.0 1.0 Tx(tensile), Ksi 5.5 11.9 Tx Ksi 64.5 48.7 Cx(compression), Ksi 18.8 20.0 V-xy(Poisson’s Ratio) .314 .312 V-yx .762 .435 This picture represents the initial “on-set” condition commonly related to fatigue failure due to repeated impulse loading of the bushing. Composite bearings that do not have an optimized resin system and laminate architecture will be very susceptible to this type of failure. POLYLUBE IFR BEARING APPLICATIONS Excellent applications for IFR bushings include bearing systems using alloyed bronze, springretained, hardened bushings and hardened steel bearings. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com ★ 21 ★ HIGHLIGHTS POLYLUBE Design guide HIGH TEMPERATURE BEARING SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION “The PolyLube HT bearing can offer performance enhancements over greased systems, as well as polysulfone, PEEK, and polymide bearing materials.” ★ 22 The PolyLube HT bearing is a high load, low RPM bearing designed for applications where self-lubrication is desired, but conventional composite bearings will not perform at high temperatures. This product has been designed to provide excellent performance at elevated temperatures. With a glass transition temperature of over 450ºF this epoxy filament wound structure exhibits superb performance over extended exposure to elevated temperatures. The bearing material is focused on applications where the bearing will be exposed to temperatures up to 450ºF. 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 Polygon’s 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, polysulfone, PEEK, and polymide bearing materials. ★ PRODUCT SCHEMATIC This bearing is based on the same filament wound structure as the PolyLube Fiber Series 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 film transfer process as the Fiber Series bearing. The result of a higher temperature resin matrix, the same high strength filament wound backing, and the same self-lubrication process combine to make the HT bearing an ideal solution for high temperature applications. The PolyLube High Temperature bearing was originated from development work the company was doing on high temperature, high RPM, high radially stressed composite materials for ring reinforced commutators. The end was replacing steel-mica rings with a high strength composite material. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS POLYLUBE Design guide HIGH TEMPERATURE BEARING MECHANICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES PHYSICAL PROPERTIES** Hoop Strength (Fy x 103) 120 Tensile Strength (Ft x 103 PSI) 20 Flexural Strength, Axial (Fbx x 103 PSI) 20 Poisson’s Ratio, Axial 0.08 Shear Modulus (Gxy x 106 PSI) 0.6 Elastic Modulus (Ex x 106 PSI) 0.6 Elastic Modulus, Transverse (Ey x 106 PSI) 5.0 Ultimate Compression Strength (PSI) 60,000 Unit Load Limit (PSI) 30,000 Temperature Range ±200°C Water Absorption (2 Hours) 0.12% Water Absorption (24 Hours) 0.16% Specific Gravity 1.87 Maximum Velocity (SFM) 10 **Note: These are typical properties. Specific properties may vary, depending on the composite design for each application. APPLICATIONS PolyLube High 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 RPM’s 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 (ohm/8" length) 2.38 x 1012 Volume Resistivity (ohm/cm) 2.41 x 1015 Surface Resistivity (ohms) 2.92 x 1015 Dielectric Strength, Short Time (volts/mil)Minimum 100 Dielectric Constant (60 cps) 4.15 Dissipation Factor (60 cps) 0.0094 Impulse (11/2 40u Wave (Axial) volts/mil) 400 to 550 Power Factor @ 60 cps (100v pct mx) As Received 5.0 @100ºC 10.0 After 24 hours @100ºF @ 98% rel. hum. 10.0 THERMAL PROPERTIES** Thermal Conductivity (BTU/hr/sq ft/ºF/in) 1.8 to 2.3 Specific Heat (BTU/lb/ºF) 0.27 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (in/in/ºF) 5.0 to 7 x 106 Heat Resistance, Continuous ±200ºC 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com ★ 23 ★ HIGHLIGHTS POLYLUBE Design guide GUIDE ROD BUSHING SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION “PolyLube Guide Rod Bushings offer improved stick-slip properties and a reduction in shaft scoring.” PolyLube Guide Rod Bushings are designed as replacements for traditional metallic guide rod bushing materials. Replacing conventional metallic guide rod bushings with a PolyLube guide rod bushing is a straight-forward change out. Typical replacement programs where metallic guide rod bushings are replaced are driven from one or a combination of several of the following factors. PolyLube Guide Rod Bushings are commonly available in two formats: a PolyLube bushing utilizing a sintered PTFE liner or a PolyLube bushing utilizing a PTFE fabric liner. The most common PolyLube guide rod bushing in use today is the sintered PTFE liner due to two primary performance enhancements over the PTFE fabric lined bushing: the frictional response under start-up conditions and the transfer of PTFE to the wear surface. COMPARISONS TO COMMON GUIDE ROD BUSHING MATERIALS ★ 24 ★ SINTERED (PM) STRUCTURE BRONZE Sintered powder metal (PM) structure bushings rely on an internal lubricant that is entrapped into the metallic structure as it undergoes the sintering process. As the bushing is cycled the lubricant migrates to the wear surface both as a natural function of relieved internal bushing stress which allows the lubricant to flow to the area of bushing wear, but also as the bushing itself is worn away and the lubricant finds itself in contact with the pin material. Several problems exist for this type of bushing REASONS TO DESIGN WITH POLYLUBE GUIDE ROD BUSHINGS: material. • Improved stick-slip properties • Optimal frictional response during cycling • Significant reduction in shaft scoring • Extension in the bushing life • Reduction in bushing profile • Greatly improved side load/misalignment capacity • Increase in load capacity of bushing • Enhanced corrosion resistance • Tolerance of more cost effective shaft finishes • Lower in weight First, these bushings have a poor load capacity in either dynamic or static conditions. In linear slide block applications, this load capacity can become increasingly problematic. As the load on the bushing assembly increases, the bushings will wear to accommodate the emerging load pattern during the bushing’s cycle. As this process advances, the bushing assembly’s 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 manufacturer’s requirements as well as causing increased seal wear from piston misalignment. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS POLYLUBE Design guide GUIDE ROD BUSHING COMPARISONS TO COMMON GUIDE ROD BUSHING MATERIALS (CONTINUED) Second, sinter structure bronze bushings 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 bushing materials. PM structure bushings 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 significantly greater than what is seen in oscillatory or rotational movement environments. As such, the frictional response and wear patterns of PM structure bushings degrade much more rapidly than higher performance bushing materials. METAL-BACKED This family of bushing materials is divided into two product types: the first is true ring structure metal backed bushings and the second is split seam journal bushings. Ring structure bushings are expensive to manufacture given the means by which the bushing liner is inserted into the bushing ID. The labor required to complete this process, as well as the necessary secondary labor to manufacture the bushing to the tolerances required, result in an overly expensive bushing. “With metal-backed journal bushings, startup running clearances change quickly due to the thin and soft PTFE overlay on top of the bronze interstructure being scrubbed off the bushing surface.” The second type of metal-backed bushing is the more common split seam journal bushing. This bushing exhibits good frictional response during start up conditions but is prone to excessive wear. The PTFE overlay is very thin (typically only 0.005") and is quickly worn away in linear motion applications where the surface area that the PTFE must be transferred to is fundamentally greater than the surface area of a conventional rotational or oscillatory application. In addition, start-up running clearances change very quickly in metal-backed bushings due to the thin soft PTFE overlay on top of the bronze inter-structure being scrubbed off of the bushing bore surface. Strict running clearances quickly disappear as the liner wears and tries to stabilize. Depending upon shaft finishes, wear simply accelerates resulting in unwanted clearances and assembly looseness. A PolyLube composite self-lubricating bushing offers minimal break-in and reliable self-lubrication through application life. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com ★ 25 ★ HIGHLIGHTS POLYLUBE Design guide GUIDE ROD BUSHING SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS COMPARISONS TO COMMON GUIDE ROD BUSHING MATERIALS(CONTINUED) THERMOPLASTIC A common and low cost guide rod bushing material is thermoplastics. These type of bushing materials share most of the design and performance limitations that PM structure metal bushings do because the thermoplastic bushing material itself is similar in its structure as that of a PM metallic bushing. Thermoplastics however have two additional problems associated to linear motion environments. First, in applications where the slide velocity is high, a thermoplastic guide rod bushing does not tolerate the heat generated from such quick response requirements. The most common thermoplastic bushing grade materials will bind on the shaft and actually begin to break down mechanically as the bushing is cycled. The amount of lubricant and fillers will play a dynamic role in the relationship between mechanical and performance degradation as it relates to velocity. Second, thermoplastic bushing materials are prone to cold flow. Under constant load many thermoplastic guide rod bushings will exhibit creep. This creep will result in slop in the bushing assembly and will negatively effect any precision the slide block is expected to maintain. ★ 26 ★ BLACK DEBRIS SHAFT DEPOSITION “In applications where the slide velocity is high, a thermoplastic guide rod bushing does not tolerate the heat generated from such quick response requirements.” 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 bushing 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 bushing assembly. In some linear guide applications, the weight of the bushing assembly itself creates a macro-mechanical edge rolling condition as the assembly decelerates. For a sintered PTFE lined bushing (not a fabric PTFE lined bushing), this deceleration causes parts of the bushing liner to roll as the motion reverses itself. The nature of the resin the PTFE is entrapped within can create the potential 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. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS POLYLUBE Design guide GUIDE ROD BUSHING BLACK DEBRIS SHAFT DEPOSITION (CONTINUED) This debris deposition is application specific 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 bushings. 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 bushings 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 bushing’s wear surface to a non-resinous and non-metallic liner. In these cases, Polygon recommends transfer to one of its PolyLube fabric lined bushings such as the PolyLube Fiber, MRP or ZSeries bushings. These bushings incorporate high tenacity PTFE filaments 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 fibers randomly dispersed within the resin itself. “The solution to an application where liner debris is being deposited on the shaft is to alter the bushing’s wear surface to a non-resinous and nonmetallic liner.” The PolyLube bushings that have high tenacity PTFE filaments in their architecture allow for the bushing assembly to undergo aggressive deceleration conditions without depositing the PTFE or the resin carrier medium onto the shaft. This is because the wear surface of the fabric lined bushings utilize the filaments 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 Bushings. Polygon’s 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 bushing configuration: the 0.015" thick liner being standard and a 0.030" 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 0.030” 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. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com 27 ★ HIGHLIGHTS POLYLUBE Design guide GUIDE ROD BUSHING SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS POLYLUBE FABRICATION CAPABILITIES “The high strength backing permits the use of a thin wall (1/16" to 1/18") which can often reduce the size and weight of the finished bushing.” One common fabrication detail seen on guide rod bushing 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 .015-.020" corner radius. When threads are used there is usually clearance involved. When assembled with the mating part the bushing could shift to one side or the other impacting the location of the bushing 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 finish called out on the internal diameter. This is typically related to an OEM’s historical use of machined bronze bushings in the application. Since the bronze is machined from a solid piece or casting, the surface finish is called out since it is related to the speeds and feeds of their fabrication process. The wear surface on PolyLube bushings is not machined so the surface finish call out can be removed from fabrication requirements. Polygon is capable of holding a TIR I.D. to O.D. within .002" and straight diameters to +/-.0005". ★ 28 ★ MECHANICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES PolyLube Guide Rod bushings are manufactured by a filament winding process that results in a continuous fiberglass filament backing ensuring excellent mechanical properties (especially fatigue resistance). The filament wound fiberglass structure uses a high strength, corrosion resistant epoxy resin as the matrix material. The high strength backing permits the use of a thin wall (1/16" to 1/8") bushing which can often reduce the size and weight of the finished bushing assembly. This family of materials exhibits exceptional dimensional stability and performance predictability over wide temperature ranges (±325°F). 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS POLYLUBE Design guide GUIDE ROD BUSHING MECHANICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (CONTINUED) This bushing’s operating temperature range is ±325°F. Maximum continuous operational surface temperature for the standard formulation is 325°F, depending upon load characteristics. The bushing has been heat stabilized at these temperatures, so that little dimensional change will occur in the bushing during operation. In a free state, the coefficient of expansion of the PolyLube Guide Rod Bushing is approximately 7 x 10-6 in/in/°F, similar to the coefficient of expansion for steel, and actually less than some metals. POLYLUBE SINTERED PTFE LINER Ultimate Compression Strength (PSI) 40,000 Unit Load Limit (PSI) 7,000 Temperature Range (Standard Formulation) ±325°F Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F) 7 x 10-6 Thermal Conductivity (BTU • in/(hr • Ft2 • °F)) 1.8-2.3 Water Absorption (2 Hours) 0.12% Water Absorption (24 Hours) 0.16% Specific Gravity 1.95 ★ 29 ★ POLYLUBE PTFE FABRIC LINER Ultimate Compression Strength (PSI) 60,000 Unit Load Limit (PSI) 30,000 Temperature Range (Standard Formulation) ±325°F Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F) 7 x 10-6 Thermal Conductivity (BTU • in/(hr • Ft2 • °F)) 1.8-2.3 Water Absorption (2 Hours) 0.12% Water Absorption (24 Hours) 0.16% Specific Gravity 1.87 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS POLYLUBE Design guide BEARING DESIGN PRINCIPLES SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS 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, evaluation of the operating conditions of a fiberglass-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 SPECIFIES A 20,000 PV LIMIT FOR THE POLYLUBE™ BEARINGS. TEST RESULTS CONDUCTED AT 15,000 PV GAVE ONLY 0.002" WEAR AFTER 10 MILLION CYCLES, ±25° OSCILLATION RUN AT 60 CPM AND 343 POUNDS RADIAL LOAD. FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS, 50,000 PV IS POSSIBLE. ★ 30 ★ CALCULATING SLEEVE BEARING PV LIMIT FOR A PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATION OF APPLIED AND DEFINED PV CALCULATIONS, REFERENCE THIS ILLUSTRATION: FORCE EXAMPLE: .750" Shaft @200 rp 85.0 lb. total load, bearing length .750" SHAFT BEARING V = 0.262* x rpm x diameter = 0.262 x 200 x .750 = 39.3 fpm PRESSURE = P = total load / projected area (A)** FORCE AREA BEARING PV = PRESSURE x VELOCITY A = .750 (shaft) x .750 (bearing length) = .562 in.2 P = 85.0 lbs. / .562 in.2 = 151.2 psi SHAFT L AREA = L x D FD Ft VELOCITY IN FEET/MIN = FL πD x RPM 12 D Additional calculations for flanged bearings & thrust washers follow: BEARING BEARING PROJECTED AREA PROJECTED AREA Fd FLANGED BEARING FLT D = Flange Diameter t = Flange Thickness d = Bearing Inside Diameter L = Flange Length d TD Td L SLEAVE BEARING THRUST WASHER 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS POLYLUBE Design guide BEARING DESIGN PRINCIPLES LENGTH RATIO Optimum performance can be achieved by specifying a length to inside diameter ratio (L/ID) ranging from 0.5 to 2.0. Below an L/ID of 0.5, highly stressed areas at the bearing’s corner may cause premature cracking. If the L/ID ratio is higher than 2.0, a small shaft misalignment could cause cross-corning jamming. At this point, the unit’s radial and/or longitudinal stresses could exceed 30,000 PSI. However, bearings constructed with the proper L/ID ratio can accept misalignment and shock loads without premature failure. “Many applications undergo regular stressing of the bearing corners due to a misalignment condition.” MISALIGNMENT CONDITIONS Many applications undergo regular stressing of the bearing corners due to a misalignment condition. 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 conditions are identified and analyzed by Polygon’s PolyLube application engineers. Misalignment conditions create a non-linear pressure area and significantly 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 effective misalignment increases to 0.015 in/in. Beyond that level, a different backing construction can be used to increase the bearing’s resistance to impact and resulting fatigue. ★ SHAFT ANGLE SHAFT ANGLE A BEARING B 31 ★ A B BEARING A A B B LINEAR PRESSURE AREA PARABOLIC PRESSURE AREA Parabolic pressure areas are indicative of a gross misalignment condition. Linear pressure areas are indicative of a slight misalignment condition. B-B PRESSURE B-B PRESSURE A-A PRESSURE A-A PRESSURE Properly designed composite bearings can accommodate edge loading above other bearing materials. As a result of the high strength but elastic fiberglass backing, PolyLube bearings can handle up to a 0°-51' -34" angle misalignment. ANGLE EFFECTIVE MISALIGNMENT 0° - 13' - 45" ............................0.004 in./in. 0° - 20' - 38" ............................0.006 in./in. 0° - 34' - 23" ............................0.010 in./in. 0° - 51' - 34" ............................0.015 in./in. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com BEARING DESIGN PRINCIPLES DESIGNING FOR EDGE LOADING SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS α = WIND ANGLE As with liner construction, in order to optimize a composite bearing’s impact resistance, the bearing must also take advantage of the performance drivers that are related to the wind angle of the fiberglass backing. The fiberglass backing’s orienCONTINUOUS FIBERGLASS FILAMENT WINDING tation off of the neutral axis is a significant driver in the finished 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 and as a result, wind angles can be modified to accommodate higher impact resistance. 6 ELASTIC MODULUS (Msi) The result of an ability to optimize performance is that conditions of high edge loading can be better controlled and designed around by utilizing Polygon’s design skill. This allows for a direct translation between theoretical laminate theory, the manufacturing process itself, and the performance of your product. HIGHLIGHTS POLYLUBE Design guide ★ 32 ★ MODULUS OF ELASTICITY AT VARIOUS WIND ANGLES 5 4 Ex Msi Ey Msi Gxy Msi 3 2 Traditional Wind Angle 1 PolyLube High Strength Wind Angle 20 “For further information on impact fatigue and the technical bulletin on liner construction contact a PolyLube product engineer.” 40 60 80 100 WIND ANGLE 160 STRENGTH PROPERTIES AT VARIOUS WIND ANGLES STRENGTH (ksi) 140 120 FxT FyT FxC FyC Fxy 100 80 ksi ksi ksi ksi ksi 60 Traditional Wind Angle 40 PolyLube High Strength Wind Angle 20 20 40 60 80 100 WIND ANGLE 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS POLYLUBE Design guide BEARING DESIGN PRINCIPLES LOAD CAPACITY Polygon’s proprietary process of fiberglass filament winding results in exceptionally strong structures that can support the bearing surface more than adequately. Loading in excess of 30,000 PSI 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. BEARING WEAR During the initial break-in period of a PolyLube bearing, a transfer film is created on the mating surface. In some operations, as much as 0.001" of wear may occur during this period, while in other operations, break-in wear may be negligible. For more detail on the break-in period and the mechanism by which each bearing achieves sufficient film transfer, refer to the respective product inserts. ★ 33 ★ 50 PV=11,416 CONTINUOUS ROTATION 0.0035 0.003 40 WEAR IN INCHES STATIC RADIAL LOAD, PSI x 103 POLYGON POLYLUBE FIBER DEFLECTION VS. LOAD PSI Permanent Set Deflection 30 20 TYPICAL VALUES FOR PGP16F24-8 (LOADING RATE, 10,000 PSI/MIN) 10 .004 .008 .012 .016 .020 .024 RADIAL DEFLECTION, INCHES .028 0.0025 0.002 0.0015 0.001 0.0005 .032 Chart represents typical deflection and permanent set for heavy wall POLYLUBE bearings 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 TIME IN HOURS ASSEMBLY When a PolyLube™ bearing is press fit into a housing, it expands into the housing and creates a highly loaded press fit condition. This is possible because of the elastic properties of the bearing’s backing material. Press fits on wall thicknesses up to 1/8" have demonstrated that the close-in ratio is one-to-one (0.001 press yields a 0.001 close in). However, press fits should be minimized, even though the tube will readily take presses of 0.004" to 0.005". The use of a standard H7 housing bore is also recommended. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com BEARING DESIGN PRINCIPLES HIGHLIGHTS POLYLUBE Design guide SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) “The thinner the wall, the greater the transfer of heat.” 15∞-45∞ Due to thermal lag, the bearing wear surface 15∞-28∞ O.D. CHAMFER OR BREAK CORNER may be hotter than the adjacent housing, (NO BURRS) when heat is generated from running friction. LEAD-IN CHAMFER As a result, the installed bearing may expand inward, reducing the shaft clearance. For optimum performance. Polygon recommends a BULL NOSE RADIUS smooth, hardened steel shaft with a 16 micro finish. However, PolyLube’s rugged bearing surface will permit use of a rougher finished shaft, such as a standard drill rod, if the bearing to shaft clearance is increased. (See Part # listings for recommended shaft clearances). Shaft clearances should be increased for dry running applications with high rubbing 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 1.8 to 2.3 Btu • in/(hr • ft2 • °F). Optional O-ring for Retention ★ 15∞-28∞ 1/16” min. (1.6mm) 15∞-28∞ 1/16” min. (1.6mm) 34 ★ The shallow angle will reduce skiving on the O.D. upon bearing insertion. STANDARD BEARING INSTALLATION Edge damage to journal bearings is possible when improperly assembled. Proper assembly not only avoids installation problems but ensures excellent long term performance. FLANGED BEARING INSTALLATION 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 can be a problem depending on shaft selection. Polygon recommends shafts of stainless steel or other non-corrosive materials. If non-stainless steel alloys are used, they should be chrome plated. Where design limits permit, hard anodized aluminum or hard anodized aluminum penetrated with a Teflon® dispersion is generally recommended. If lubricants are used with PolyLube bearings, Polygon suggests not using fluorocarbon oils and greases, as they may soften the PTFE fibers, increasing the bearing’s rate of wear. On the other hand, hydrocarbon oils may actually reduce wear rates by up to eight times. Liquid lubricants can carry away heat and reduce the coefficient of friction. Greases can be used to help prevent corrosion and keep contamination out of the housing. Under some circumstances, additional lubrication can increase the performance characteristics of composite bearings. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS POLYLUBE Design guide BEARING DESIGN PRINCIPLES ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES Polygon also produces epoxy fiberglass tubes to the UL-FW-G-10 specification. PolyLube bearings exhibit similar electrical properties. The bearing wall provides dielectric strengths in excess of 200 volts/mil. “Engineers do not have to worry about PolyLube bearings drying out.” 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 perpendicularity is 0.005" off 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 finish. Polygon also recommends having the blade turning at between 1500-3000 rpm with a water-soluble coolant flooding 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 typically 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. ★ 35 ★ Many times after the bearing has been cut a deburning operation needs to take place. A very simple de-burring 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 possible by mounting a piece of sand paper in a drill press spindle and running the part onto the paper to remove any loose fibers 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 0.003" per revolution feed rate. The depth of the cut is usually dependent on the length of the diamond tip on the cutting insert (typically between 0.060"-0.100"). It is important when cutting fiberglass 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 off. “Tube post grinders along with modern CNC lathes allow Polygon to customize bearings to your exact specs.” 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com POLYLUBE Design guide PolyLube Inside Identification Diameter STANDARD SIZES PGP XX Selected Liner Outside Length Diameter T=Tape F=Fiber XX XX Example The PolyLube Bearing Part Number System PGP16F18-16 (1.00" ID x 1.125" OD x 1.00 Long) Substitute T for the F to designate a tape liner. aSmaller tolerance in length available upon request. STANDARD SIZES FOR POLYLUBE™ BEARINGS: 1/4" HEAVY WALL DIMENSIONS Hex or square ID available as well as flange bearings and secondary machining. Most tooling available to make special sizes. ID’s from 20" down to .125". All measurements in inches. ID OD RECOMMENDED HOUSING BORE PRESS FIT RECOMMENDED SHAFT SIZE RUNNING CLEARANCE LENGTH TOLERANCE 1/2 0.5020 0.5040 1.0005 1.0025 0.9985 0.9995 0.0010 0.0040 0.4965 0.4970 0.0010 0.0065 ±0.010 PGP10F18 5/8 0.6270 0.6290 1.1255 1.1275 1.1235 1.1245 0.0010 0.0040 0.6215 0.6220 0.0010 0.0065 ±0.010 PGP12F20 3/4 0.7525 0.7555 1.2505 1.2525 1.2485 1.2495 0.0010 0.0040 0.7470 0.7475 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PF1220 3/4 0.7540 0.7570 1.2515 1.2535 1.2495 1.2505 0.0010 0.0040 0.7485 0.7490 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PGP14F22 7/8 0.8775 0.8805 1.3765 1.3785 1.3745 1.3755 0.0010 0.0040 0.8720 0.8725 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PF1422 7/8 0.8790 0.8820 1.3765 1.3785 1.3745 1.3755 0.0010 0.0040 0.8735 0.8740 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PGP16F24 1 1.0025 1.0055 1.5005 1.5025 1.4985 1.4995 0.0010 0.0040 0.9970 0.9975 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PF1624 1 1.0040 1.0070 1.5015 1.5035 1.4995 1.5005 0.0010 0.0040 0.9985 0.9990 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PF1826 1-1/8 1.1290 1.1320 1.6265 1.6285 1.6245 1.6255 0.0010 0.0040 1.1235 1.1240 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PGP18F26 1-1/8 1.1305 1.1335 1.6265 1.6285 1.6245 1.6255 0.0010 0.0040 1.1250 1.1255 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PGP20F28 1-1/4 1.2525 1.2555 1.7515 1.7535 1.7495 1.7505 0.0010 0.0040 1.2470 1.2475 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 ★ PF2028 1-1/4 1.2540 1.2570 1.7515 1.7535 1.7495 1.7505 0.0010 0.0040 1.2485 1.2490 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 ★ PF2230 1-3/8 1.3790 1.3830 1.8765 1.8785 1.8745 1.8755 0.0010 0.0040 1.3735 1.3740 0.0010 0.0085 ±0.010 PGP22F30 1-3/8 1.3790 1.3830 1.8765 1.8785 1.8745 1.8755 0.0010 0.0040 1.3735 1.3740 0.0010 0.0085 ±0.010 PF2432 1-1/2 1.5040 1.5080 2.0015 2.0035 1.9995 2.0005 0.0010 0.0040 1.4985 1.4990 0.0010 0.0085 ±0.010 PGP24F32 1-1/2 1.5040 1.5080 2.0015 2.0035 1.9995 2.0005 0.0010 0.0040 1.4985 1.4990 0.0010 0.0085 ±0.010 PF2634 1-5/8 1.6290 1.6330 2.1265 2.1285 2.1245 2.1255 0.0010 0.0040 1.6235 1.6240 0.0010 0.0085 ±0.010 PGP26F34 1-5/8 1.6290 1.6330 2.1265 2.1285 2.1245 2.1255 0.0010 0.0040 1.6235 1.6240 0.0010 0.0085 ±0.010 PGP28F36 1-3/4 1.7540 1.7580 2.2515 2.2535 2.2495 2.2505 0.0010 0.0040 1.7485 1.7490 0.0010 0.0085 ±0.010 PF2836 1-3/4 1.7550 1.7590 2.2525 2.2545 2.2505 2.2515 0.0010 0.0040 1.7495 1.7500 0.0010 0.0085 ±0.010 PF3038 1-7/8 1.8800 1.8840 2.3775 2.3795 2.3755 2.3765 0.0010 0.0040 1.8745 1.8750 0.0010 0.0085 ±0.010 PGP32F40 2 2.0040 2.0080 2.5020 2.5040 2.4990 2.5005 0.0015 0.0050 1.9960 1.9970 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 PF3240 2 2.0055 2.0095 2.5025 2.5045 2.4995 2.5010 0.0015 0.0050 1.9975 1.9985 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 PF3442 2-1/8 2.1305 2.1345 2.6275 2.6295 2.6245 2.6260 0.0015 0.0050 2.1225 2.1235 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 PGP36F44 2-1/4 2.2540 2.2580 2.7520 2.7540 2.7490 2.7505 0.0015 0.0050 2.2460 2.2470 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 PF3644 2-1/4 2.2555 2.2595 2.7525 2.7545 2.7495 2.7510 0.0015 0.0050 2.2475 2.2485 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 36 BEARING PART NUMBER NOMINAL ID PGP08F16 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com PolyLube Inside Identification Diameter PGP XX Selected Liner Outside Length Diameter T=Tape F=Fiber XX XX Example The PolyLube Bearing Part Number System PGP16F18-16 (1.00" ID x 1.125" OD x 1.00 Long) Substitute T for the F to designate a tape liner. aSmaller tolerance in length available upon request. POLYLUBE Design guide STANDARD SIZES STANDARD SIZES FOR POLYLUBE™ BEARINGS: 1/4" HEAVY WALL DIMENSIONS Hex or square ID available as well as flange bearings and secondary machining. Most tooling available to make special sizes. ID’s from 20" down to .125". All measurements in inches. BEARING PART NUMBER NOMINAL ID ID OD RECOMMENDED HOUSING BORE PRESS FIT RECOMMENDED SHAFT SIZE RUNNING CLEARANCE LENGTH TOLERANCE PF3846 2-3/8 2.3805 2.3845 2.8775 2.8795 2.8745 2.8760 0.0015 0.0050 2.3725 2.3735 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 PGP38F46 2-3/8 2.3810 2.3850 2.8770 2.8790 2.8740 2.8755 0.0015 0.0050 2.3730 2.3740 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 PF4048 2-1/2 2.5060 2.5100 3.0030 3.0050 3.0000 3.0015 0.0015 0.0050 2.4980 2.4990 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 PGP40F48 2-1/2 2.5060 2.5100 3.0020 3.0040 2.9990 3.0005 0.0015 0.0050 2.4980 2.4990 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 PGP42F50 2-5/8 2.6330 2.6370 3.1270 3.1290 3.1240 3.1255 0.0015 0.0050 2.6250 2.6260 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 PF4452 2-3/4 2.7560 2.7600 3.2530 3.2550 3.2500 3.2515 0.0015 0.0050 2.7480 2.4790 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 PGP44F52 2-3/4 2.7580 2.7620 3.2520 3.2540 3.2490 3.2505 0.0015 0.0050 2.7500 2.7510 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 PF4856 3 3.0065 3.0105 3.5035 3.5055 3.5005 3.5020 0.0015 0.0050 2.9985 2.9995 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 PGP48F56 3 3.0100 3.0140 3.5020 3.5040 3.4990 3.5005 0.0015 0.0050 3.0020 3.0030 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 PF5260 3-1/4 3.2565 3.2605 3.7535 3.7555 3.7505 3.7520 0.0015 0.0050 3.2485 3.2495 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 PGP52F60 3-1/4 3.2600 3.2640 3.7520 3.7540 3.7490 3.7505 0.0015 0.0050 3.2520 3.2530 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 PF5664 3-1/2 3.5065 3.5105 4.0035 4.0055 4.0005 4.0020 0.0015 0.0050 3.4985 3.4995 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 PGP56F64 3-1/2 3.5100 3.5140 4.0020 4.0040 3.9990 4.0005 0.0015 0.0050 3.5020 3.5030 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 PF6068 3-3/4 3.7565 3.7605 4.2535 4.2555 4.2505 4.2520 0.0015 0.0050 3.7485 3.7495 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 PGP60F68 3-3/4 3.7600 3.7640 4.2520 4.2540 4.2490 4.2505 0.0015 0.0050 3.7520 3.7530 0.0020 0.0105 ±0.010 PF6472 4 4.0090 4.0130 4.5040 4.5060 4.5005 4.5020 0.0020 0.0050 3.9990 4.0005 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 PGP64F72 4 4.0100 4.0140 4.5020 4.5040 4.4985 4.5000 0.0020 0.0050 4.0000 4.0015 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 PF6876 4-1/4 4.2590 4.2630 4.7540 4.7560 4.7505 4.7520 0.0020 0.0050 4.2490 4.2505 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 PGP68F76 4-1/4 4.2600 4.2640 4.7520 4.7540 4.7485 4.7500 0.0020 0.0050 4.2500 4.2515 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 PF7280 4-1/2 4.5090 4.5130 5.0040 5.0060 5.0005 5.0020 0.0020 0.0050 4.4990 4.5005 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 PGP72F80 4-1/2 4.5100 4.5140 5.0020 5.0040 4.9985 5.0000 0.0020 0.0050 4.5000 4.5015 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 PF7684 4-3/4 4.7590 4.7630 5.2540 5.2560 5.2505 5.2520 0.0020 0.0050 4.7490 4.7505 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 PGP76F84 4-3/4 4.7600 4.7640 5.2500 5.2520 5.2465 5.2480 0.0020 0.0050 4.7500 4.4515 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 PF8088 5 5.0090 5.0130 5.5040 5.5060 5.5005 5.5020 0.0020 0.0050 4.9990 5.0005 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 PGP80F88 5 5.0100 5.0140 5.5020 5.5040 5.4985 5.5000 0.0020 0.0050 5.0000 5.0015 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com ★ 37 ★ POLYLUBE Design guide PolyLube Inside Identification Diameter STANDARD SIZES PGP XX Selected Liner Outside Length Diameter T=Tape F=Fiber XX XX Example The PolyLube Bearing Part Number System PGP16F18-16 (1.00" ID x 1.125" OD x 1.00 Long) Substitute T for the F to designate a tape liner. aSmaller tolerance in length available upon request. STANDARD SIZES FOR POLYLUBE™ BEARINGS: 1/8" HEAVY WALL DIMENSIONS Hex or square ID available as well as flange bearings and secondary machining. Most tooling available to make special sizes. ID’s from 20" down to .125". All measurements in inches. ID OD RECOMMENDED HOUSING BORE PRESS FIT RECOMMENDED SHAFT SIZE RUNNING CLEARANCE LENGTH TOLERANCE 1/2 0.5020 0.5040 0.7505 0.7515 0.7485 0.7495 0.0010 0.0030 0.5155 0.5160 0.0010 0.0055 ±0.010 PGP10F14 5/8 0.6270 0.6290 0.8755 0.8765 0.8735 0.8745 0.0010 0.0030 0.6225 0.6230 0.0010 0.0055 ±0.010 PGP12F16 3/4 0.7525 0.7555 1.0005 1.0025 0.9985 0.9995 0.0010 0.0040 0.7470 0.7475 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PF1216 3/4 0.7540 0.7570 1.0015 1.0035 0.9995 1.0005 0.0010 0.0040 0.7485 0.7490 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PGP14F18 7/8 0.8775 0.8805 1.1255 1.1275 1.1235 1.1245 0.0010 0.0040 0.8720 0.8725 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PF1418 7/8 0.8790 0.8820 1.1265 1.1285 1.1245 1.1255 0.0010 0.0040 0.8735 0.8740 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PGP16F20 1 1.0025 1.0055 1.2505 1.2525 1.2485 1.2495 0.0010 0.0040 0.9970 0.9975 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PF1620 1 1.0040 1.0070 1.2515 1.2535 1.2490 1.2500 0.0010 0.0040 0.9980 0.9985 0.0010 0.0080 ±0.010 PF1822 1-1/8 1.1290 1.1320 1.3765 1.3785 1.3740 1.3750 0.0010 0.0040 1.1230 1.1235 0.0010 0.0080 ±0.010 PGP18F22 1-1/8 1.1305 1.1335 1.3765 1.3785 1.3740 1.3750 0.0010 0.0040 1.1245 1.1250 0.0010 0.0080 ±0.010 PGP20F24 1-1/4 1.2525 1.2555 1.5005 1.5025 1.4980 1.4990 0.0010 0.0040 1.2465 1.2470 0.0010 0.0080 ±0.010 ★ PF2024 1-1/4 1.2540 1.2570 1.5015 1.5035 1.4990 1.5000 0.0010 0.0040 1.2480 1.2485 0.0010 0.0080 ±0.010 ★ PF2226 1-3/8 1.3790 1.3830 1.6265 1.6285 1.6240 1.6250 0.0010 0.0040 1.3730 1.3735 0.0010 0.0090 ±0.010 PGP22F26 1-3/8 1.3790 1.3830 1.6265 1.6285 1.6240 1.6250 0.0010 0.0040 1.3730 1.3735 0.0010 0.0090 ±0.010 PF2428 1-1/2 1.5040 1.5080 1.7515 1.7535 1.7490 1.7500 0.0010 0.0040 1.4980 1.4985 0.0010 0.0090 ±0.010 PGP24F28 1-1/2 1.5040 1.5080 1.7515 1.7535 1.7490 1.7500 0.0010 0.0040 1.4980 1.4985 0.0010 0.0090 ±0.010 PF2630 1-5/8 1.6290 1.6330 1.8765 1.8785 1.8740 1.8750 0.0010 0.0040 1.6230 1.6235 0.0010 0.0090 ±0.010 PGP26F30 1-5/8 1.6290 1.6330 1.8765 1.8785 1.8740 1.8750 0.0010 0.0040 1.6230 1.6235 0.0010 0.0090 ±0.010 PGP28F32 1-3/4 1.7540 1.7580 2.0015 2.0035 1.9990 2.0000 0.0010 0.0040 1.7475 1.7485 0.0010 0.0095 ±0.010 PF2832 1-3/4 1.7555 1.7595 2.0015 2.0035 1.9990 2.0000 0.0010 0.0040 1.7490 1.7500 0.0010 0.0095 ±0.010 PF3034 1-7/8 1.8800 1.8840 2.1265 2.1285 2.1240 2.1250 0.0010 0.0040 1.8735 1.8745 0.0010 0.0095 ±0.010 PGP32F36 2 2.0040 2.0080 2.2515 2.2535 2.2480 2.2495 0.0015 0.0050 1.9955 1.9965 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 PF3236 2 2.0055 2.0095 2.2525 2.2545 2.2490 2.2505 0.0015 0.0050 1.9970 1.9980 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 PF3438 2-1/8 2.1305 2.1345 2.3775 2.3795 2.3740 2.3755 0.0015 0.0050 2.1220 2.1230 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 PGP36F40 2-1/4 2.2540 2.2580 2.5020 2.5040 2.4985 2.5000 0.0015 0.0050 2.2455 2.2465 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 PF3640 2-1/4 2.2555 2.2595 2.5025 2.5045 2.4990 2.5005 0.0015 0.0050 2.2470 2.2480 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 38 BEARING PART NUMBER NOMINAL ID PGP08F12 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com PolyLube Inside Identification Diameter PGP XX Selected Liner Outside Length Diameter T=Tape F=Fiber XX XX Example The PolyLube Bearing Part Number System PGP16F18-16 (1.00" ID x 1.125" OD x 1.00 Long) Substitute T for the F to designate a tape liner. aSmaller tolerance in length available upon request. POLYLUBE Design guide STANDARD SIZES STANDARD SIZES FOR POLYLUBE™ BEARINGS: 1/8" HEAVY WALL DIMENSIONS Hex or square ID available as well as flange bearings and secondary machining. Most tooling available to make special sizes. ID’s from 20" down to .125". All measurements in inches. BEARING PART NUMBER NOMINAL ID ID OD RECOMMENDED HOUSING BORE PRESS FIT RECOMMENDED SHAFT SIZE RUNNING CLEARANCE LENGTH TOLERANCE PF3842 2-3/8 2.3805 2.3845 2.6275 2.6295 2.6240 2.6255 0.0015 0.0050 2.3720 2.3730 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 PGP38F42 2-3/8 2.3810 2.3850 2.6270 2.6290 2.6235 2.6250 0.0015 0.0050 2.3725 2.3735 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 PF4044 2-1/2 2.5060 2.5100 2.7525 2.7545 2.7490 2.7505 0.0015 0.0050 2.4975 2.4985 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 PGP40F44 2-1/2 2.5060 2.5100 2.7520 2.7540 2.7485 2.7500 0.0015 0.0050 2.4975 2.4985 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 PGP42F46 2-5/8 2.6330 2.6370 2.8770 2.8790 2.8735 2.8750 0.0015 0.0050 2.6245 2.6255 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 PF4448 2-3/4 2.7560 2.7600 3.0030 3.0050 2.9995 3.0010 0.0015 0.0050 2.7475 2.7485 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 PGP44F48 2-3/4 2.7580 2.7620 3.0020 3.0040 2.9985 3.0000 0.0015 0.0050 2.7495 2.7505 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 PF4852 3 3.0065 3.0105 3.2530 3.2550 3.2495 3.2510 0.0015 0.0050 2.9980 2.9990 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 PGP48F52 3 3.0100 3.0140 3.2520 3.2540 3.2485 3.2500 0.0015 0.0050 3.0015 3.0025 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 PF5256 3-1/4 3.2565 3.2605 3.5035 3.5055 3.5000 3.5015 0.0015 0.0050 3.2480 3.2490 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 PGP52F56 3-1/4 3.2600 3.2640 3.5020 3.5040 3.4985 3.5000 0.0015 0.0050 3.2515 3.2525 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 PF5660 3-1/2 3.5065 3.5105 3.7555 3.7575 3.7520 3.7535 0.0015 0.0050 3.4980 3.4990 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 PGP56F60 3-1/2 3.5100 3.5140 3.7520 3.7540 3.7485 3.7500 0.0015 0.0050 3.5015 3.5025 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 PF6064 3-3/4 3.7565 3.7605 4.0035 4.0055 4.0000 4.0015 0.0015 0.0050 3.7480 3.7490 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 PGP60F64 3-3/4 3.7600 3.7640 4.0020 4.0040 3.9985 4.0000 0.0015 0.0050 3.7515 3.7525 0.0020 0.0110 ±0.010 PF6468 4 4.0090 4.0130 4.2540 4.2560 4.2500 4.2515 0.0020 0.0060 3.9990 4.0000 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 PGP64F68 4 4.0100 4.0140 4.2520 4.2540 4.2480 4.2495 0.0020 0.0060 4.0000 4.0010 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 PF6872 4-1/4 4.2590 4.2630 4.5040 4.5060 4.5000 4.5015 0.0020 0.0060 4.2490 4.2500 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 PGP68F72 4-1/4 4.2600 4.2640 4.4990 4.5010 4.4950 4.4965 0.0020 0.0060 4.2500 4.2510 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 PF7276 4-1/2 4.5090 4.5130 4.7540 4.7560 4.7500 4.7515 0.0020 0.0060 4.4990 4.5000 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 PGP72F76 4-1/2 4.5100 4.5140 4.7520 4.7540 4.7480 4.7495 0.0020 0.0060 4.5000 4.5010 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 PF7680 4-3/4 4.7590 4.7630 5.0040 5.0060 5.0000 5.0015 0.0020 0.0060 4.7490 4.7500 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 PGP76F80 4-3/4 4.7600 4.7640 5.0020 5.0040 4.9980 4.9995 0.0020 0.0060 4.7500 4.7510 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 PF8084 5 5.0090 5.0130 5.2540 5.2560 5.2500 5.2515 0.0020 0.0060 4.9990 5.0000 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 PGP80F84 5 5.0100 5.0140 5.2520 5.2540 5.2480 5.2495 0.0020 0.0060 5.0000 5.0010 0.0030 0.0120 ±0.010 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com ★ 39 ★ POLYLUBE Design guide PolyLube Inside Identification Diameter STANDARD SIZES PGP XX Selected Liner Outside Length Diameter T=Tape F=Fiber XX XX Example The PolyLube Bearing Part Number System PGP16F18-16 (1.00" ID x 1.125" OD x 1.00 Long) Substitute T for the F to designate a tape liner. aSmaller tolerance in length available upon request. STANDARD SIZES FOR POLYLUBE™ BEARINGS: 1/16" HEAVY WALL DIMENSIONS Hex or square ID available as well as flange bearings and secondary machining. Most tooling available to make special sizes. ID’s from 20" down to .125". All measurements in inches. ID OD RECOMMENDED HOUSING BORE PRESS FIT RECOMMENDED SHAFT SIZE RUNNING CLEARANCE LENGTH TOLERANCE 1/2 0.5020 0.5040 0.6255 0.6265 0.6235 0.6245 0.0010 0.0030 0.4975 0.4980 0.0010 0.0055 ±0.010 PF0810 1/2 0.5040 0.5070 0.6265 0.6285 0.6245 0.6255 0.0010 0.0040 0.4985 0.4990 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PGP10F12 5/8 0.6270 0.6300 0.7505 0.7525 0.7485 0.7495 0.0010 0.0040 0.6215 0.6220 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PF1012 5/8 0.6290 0.6320 0.7515 0.7535 0.7495 0.7505 0.0010 0.0040 0.6235 0.6240 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PGP12F14 3/4 0.7525 0.7555 0.8755 0.8775 0.8735 0.8745 0.0010 0.0040 0.7470 0.7475 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PF1214 3/4 0.7540 0.7570 0.8765 0.8785 0.8745 0.8755 0.0010 0.0040 0.7485 0.7490 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PGP14F16 7/8 0.8755 0.8785 1.0005 1.0025 0.9985 0.9995 0.0010 0.0040 0.8700 0.8705 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PF1416 7/8 0.8790 0.8820 1.0015 1.0035 0.9995 1.0005 0.0010 0.0040 0.8735 0.8740 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PGP16F18 1 1.0025 1.0055 1.1255 1.1275 1.1235 1.1245 0.0010 0.0040 0.9970 0.9975 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PF1618 1 1.0040 1.0070 1.1265 1.1285 1.1245 1.1255 0.0010 0.0040 0.9985 0.9990 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PF1820 1-1/8 1.1290 1.1320 1.2515 1.2535 1.2495 1.2505 0.0010 0.0040 1.1235 1.1240 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 ★ PGP18F20 1-1/8 1.1305 1.1335 1.2505 1.2525 1.2485 1.2495 0.0010 0.0040 1.1250 1.1255 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 ★ PGP20F22 1-1/4 1.2525 1.2555 1.3765 1.3785 1.3745 1.3755 0.0010 0.0040 1.2470 1.2475 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PF2022 1-1/4 1.2540 1.2570 1.3765 1.3785 1.3745 1.3755 0.0010 0.0040 1.2485 1.2490 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PF2224 1-3/8 1.3790 1.3820 1.5015 1.5035 1.4995 1.5005 0.0010 0.0040 1.3735 1.3740 0.0010 0.0075 ±0.010 PGP22F24 1-3/8 1.3790 1.3830 1.5005 1.5025 1.4985 1.4995 0.0010 0.0040 1.3735 1.3740 0.0010 0.0085 ±0.010 PF2426 1-1/2 1.5040 1.5080 1.6265 1.6285 1.6245 1.6255 0.0010 0.0040 1.4985 1.4990 0.0010 0.0085 ±0.010 PGP24F26 1-1/2 1.5040 1.5080 1.6265 1.6285 1.6245 1.6255 0.0010 0.0040 1.4985 1.4890 0.0010 0.0085 ±0.010 PF2628 1-5/8 1.6290 1.6330 1.7515 1.7535 1.7495 1.7505 0.0010 0.0040 1.6235 1.6240 0.0010 0.0085 ±0.010 PGP26F28 1-5/8 1.6290 1.6330 1.7515 1.7535 1.7495 1.7505 0.0010 0.0040 1.6235 1.6240 0.0010 0.0085 ±0.010 PGP28F30 1-3/4 1.7540 1.7580 1.8765 1.8785 1.8745 1.8755 0.0010 0.0040 1.7485 1.7490 0.0010 0.0085 ±0.010 PF2830 1-3/4 1.7550 1.7590 1.8765 1.8785 1.8745 1.8755 0.0010 0.0040 1.7495 1.7500 0.0010 0.0085 ±0.010 PGP32F34 2 2.0040 2.0080 2.1265 2.1285 2.1245 2.1255 0.0010 0.0040 1.9985 1.9990 0.0010 0.0085 ±0.010 PF3234 2 2.0055 2.0095 2.1265 2.1285 2.1245 2.1255 0.0010 0.0040 2.0000 2.0005 0.0010 0.0085 ±0.010 40 BEARING PART NUMBER NOMINAL ID PGP08F10 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com PFMO40048-40 PolyLube Inside Identification Diameter PFM 040 Selected Liner Outside Diameter Length F 048 40 PFM040048-40 (Fiber Series Lined Bearing: 40mm ID x 48mm OD x 40mm Long) Example The PolyLube Bearing Part Number System Bearing Number POLYLUBE Design guide STANDARD SIZES STANDARD SIZES FOR POLYLUBE™ METRIC BEARINGS Housing bore and shaft diameter tolerances: H7/H8 and h7/h8 respectively. aSmaller tolerance in length available on request. All measurements in millimeters. BEARING PART NUMBER NOMINAL ID ID RECOMMENDED HOUSING BORE PRESS FIT RUNNING CLEARANCE LENGTH TOLERANCEa PFM015020-010 15 (0.591) 15.120 15.200 (0.595) (0.598) 20.050 (0.789) 20.100 (0.791) 20.000 20.025 (0.787) (0.788) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 14.975 (0.590) 15.000 (0.591) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 10.000 ± 0.250 (0.394) ± (0.010) PFM015020-015 15 (0.591) 15.120 15.200 (0.595) (0.598) 20.050 (0.789) 20.100 (0.791) 20.000 20.025 (0.787) (0.788) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 14.975 (0.590) 15.000 (0.591) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 15.000 ± 0.250 (0.591) ± (0.010) PFM015020-020 15 (0.591) 15.120 15.200 (0.595) (0.598) 20.050 (0.789) 20.100 (0.791) 20.000 20.025 (0.787) (0.788) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 14.975 (0.590) 15.000 (0.591) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 20.000 ± 0.250 (0.787) ± (0.010) PFM015020-025 15 (0.591) 15.120 15.200 (0.595) (0.598) 20.050 (0.789) 20.100 (0.791) 20.000 20.025 (0.787) (0.788) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 14.975 (0.590) 15.000 (0.591) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 25.000 ± 0.250 (0.984) ± (0.010) PFM015020-030 15 (0.591) 15.120 15.200 (0.595) (0.598) 20.050 (0.789) 20.100 (0.791) 20.000 20.025 (0.787) (0.788) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 14.975 (0.590) 15.000 (0.591) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 30.000 ± 0.250 (1.181) ± (0.010) PFM020024-015 20 (0.787) 20.120 20.200 (0.792) (0.795) 24.050 24.100 (0.947) (0.949) 24.000 24.025 (0.945) (0.946) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 19.975 (0.786) 20.000 (0.787) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 14.975 ± 0.250 (0.590) ± (0.010) PFM020024-020 20 (0.787) 20.120 20.200 (0.792) (0.795) 24.050 24.100 (0.947) (0.949) 24.000 24.025 (0.945) (0.946) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 19.975 (0.786) 20.000 (0.787) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 19.975 ± 0.250 (0.786) ± (0.010) PFM020024-025 20 (0.787) 20.120 20.200 (0.792) (0.795) 24.050 24.100 (0.947) (0.949) 24.000 24.025 (0.945) (0.946) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 19.975 (0.786) 20.000 (0.787) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 24.975 ± 0.250 (0.983) ± (0.010) PFM020024-030 20 (0.787) 20.120 20.200 (0.792) (0.795) 24.050 24.100 (0.947) (0.949) 24.000 24.025 (0.945) (0.946) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 19.975 (0.786) 20.000 (0.787) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 29.975 ± 0.250 (1.180) ± (0.010) PFM020024-035 20 (0.787) 20.120 20.200 (0.792) (0.795) 24.050 24.100 (0.947) (0.949) 24.000 24.025 (0.945) (0.946) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 19.975 (0.786) 20.000 (0.787) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 34.975 ± 0.250 (1.377) ± (0.010) PFM025030-015 25 (0.984) 25.120 25.200 (0.989) (0.992) 30.050 (1.183) 30.100 (1.185) 30.000 30.025 (1.181) (1.182) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 24.975 (0.983) 25.000 (0.984) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 15.000 ± 0.250 (0.591) ± (0.010) PFM025030-025 25 (0.984) 25.120 25.200 (0.989) (0.992) 30.050 (1.183) 30.100 (1.185) 30.000 30.025 (1.181) (1.182) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 24.975 (0.983) 25.000 (0.984) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 25.000 ± 0.250 (0.984) ± (0.010) PFM025030-035 25 (0.984) 25.120 25.200 (0.989) (0.992) 30.050 (1.183) 30.100 (1.185) 30.000 30.025 (1.181) (1.182) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 24.975 (0.983) 25.000 (0.984) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 35.000 ± 0.250 (1.378) ± (0.010) PFM025030-040 25 (0.984) 25.120 25.200 (0.989) (0.992) 30.050 (1.183) 30.100 (1.185) 30.000 30.025 (1.181) (1.182) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 24.975 (0.983) 25.000 (0.984) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 40.000 ± 0.250 (1.575) ± (0.010) PFM025030-050 25 (0.984) 25.120 25.200 (0.989) (0.992) 30.050 (1.183) 30.100 (1.185) 30.000 30.025 (1.181) (1.182) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 24.975 (0.983) 25.000 (0.984) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 50.000 ± 0.250 (1.969) ± (0.010) PFM030036-020 30 (1.181) 30.120 30.200 (1.186) (1.189) 36.050 (1.419) 36.100 (1.421) 36.000 36.025 (1.417) (1.418) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 29.975 (1.180) 30.000 (1.181) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 20.000 ± 0.250 (0.787) ± (0.010) PFM030036-030 30 (1.181) 30.120 30.200 (1.186) (1.189) 36.050 (1.419) 36.100 (1.421) 36.000 36.025 (1.417) (1.418) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 29.975 (1.180) 30.000 (1.181) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 30.000 ± 0.250 (1.181) ± (0.010) PFM030036-040 30 (1.181) 30.120 30.200 (1.186) (1.189) 36.050 (1.419) 36.100 (1.421) 36.000 36.025 (1.417) (1.418) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 29.975 (1.180) 30.000 (1.181) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 40.000 ± 0.250 (1.575) ± (0.010) PFM030036-050 30 (1.181) 30.120 30.200 (1.186) (1.189) 36.050 (1.419) 36.100 (1.421) 36.000 36.025 (1.417) (1.418) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 29.975 (1.180) 30.000 (1.181) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 50.000 ± 0.250 (1.969) ± (0.010) PFM030036-060 30 (1.181) 30.120 30.200 (1.186) (1.189) 36.050 (1.419) 36.100 (1.421) 36.000 36.025 (1.417) (1.418) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 29.975 (1.180) 30.000 (1.181) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 60.000 ± 0.250 (2.362) ± (0.010) PFM035041-025 35 (1.378) 35.120 35.200 (1.383) (1.386) 41.050 (1.616) 41.100 (1.618) 41.000 (1.614) 41.025 (1.615) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 34.975 (1.377) 35.000 (1.378) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 25.000 ± 0.250 (0.984) ± (0.010) PFM035041-035 35 (1.378) 35.120 35.200 (1.383) (1.386) 41.050 (1.616) 41.100 (1.618) 41.000 (1.614) 41.025 (1.615) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 34.975 (1.377) 35.000 (1.378) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 35.000 ± 0.250 (1.378) ± (0.010) PFM035041-050 35 (1.378) 35.120 35.200 (1.383) (1.386) 41.050 (1.616) 41.100 (1.618) 41.000 (1.614) 41.025 (1.615) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 34.975 (1.377) 35.000 (1.378) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 50.000 ± 0.250 (1.969) ± (0.010) PFM035041-060 35 (1.378) 35.120 35.200 (1.383) (1.386) 41.050 (1.616) 41.100 (1.618) 41.000 (1.614) 41.025 (1.615) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 34.975 (1.377) 35.000 (1.378) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 60.000 ± 0.250 (2.362) ± (0.010) PFM035041-070 35 (1.378) 35.120 35.200 (1.383) (1.386) 41.050 (1.616) 41.100 (1.618) 41.000 (1.614) 41.025 (1.615) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 34.975 (1.377) 35.000 (1.378) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 70.000 ± 0.250 (2.756) ± (0.010) OD RECOMMENDED SHAFT SIZE 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com ★ 41 ★ POLYLUBE Design guide STANDARD SIZES PolyLube Inside Identification Diameter PFMO40048-40 PFM 040 Selected Liner Outside Diameter Length F 048 40 Example The PolyLube Bearing Part Number System Bearing Number PFM040048-40 (Fiber Series Lined Bearing: 40mm ID x 48mm OD x 40mm Long) STANDARD SIZES FOR POLYLUBE™ METRIC BEARINGS Housing bore and shaft diameter tolerances: H7/H8 and h7/h8 respectively. aSmaller tolerance in length available on request. All measurements in millimeters. BEARING PART NUMBER NOMINAL ID ID OD RECOMMENDED HOUSING BORE PRESS FIT RECOMMENDED SHAFT SIZE RUNNING CLEARANCE LENGTH TOLERANCEa PFM040048-025 40 (1.575) 40.120 40.200 (1.580) (1.583) 48.050 48.100 (1.892) (1.894) 48.000 48.025 (1.890) (1.891) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 39.975 40.000 (1.574) (1.575) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 25.000 ± 0.250 (0.984) ± (0.010) PFM040048-035 40 (1.575) 40.120 40.200 (1.580) (1.583) 48.050 48.100 (1.892) (1.894) 48.000 48.025 (1.890) (1.891) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 39.975 40.000 (1.574) (1.575) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 35.000 ± 0.250 (1.378) ± (0.010) PFM040048-050 40 (1.575) 40.120 40.200 (1.580) (1.583) 48.050 48.100 (1.892) (1.894) 48.000 48.025 (1.890) (1.891) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 39.975 40.000 (1.574) (1.575) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 50.000 ± 0.250 (1.969) ± (0.010) PFM040048-070 40 (1.575) 40.120 40.200 (1.580) (1.583) 48.050 48.100 (1.892) (1.894) 48.000 48.025 (1.890) (1.891) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 39.975 40.000 (1.574) (1.575) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 70.000 ± 0.250 (2.756) ± (0.010) PFM040048-080 40 (1.575) 40.120 40.200 (1.580) (1.583) 48.050 48.100 (1.892) (1.894) 48.000 48.025 (1.890) (1.891) 0.025 0.100 (0.001) (0.004) 39.975 40.000 (1.574) (1.575) 0.020 0.200 (0.001) (0.008) 80.000 ± 0.250 (3.150) ± (0.010) PFM045053-025 45 (1.772) 45.130 45.230 (1.777) (1.781) 53.055 53.105 (2.089) (2.091) 53.000 53.030 (2.087) (2.088) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 44.975 45.000 (1.771) (1.772) 0.025 0.230 (0.001) (0.009) 25.000 ± 0.250 (0.984) ± (0.010) PFM045053-035 45 (1.772) 45.130 45.230 (1.777) (1.781) 53.055 53.105 (2.089) (2.091) 53.000 53.030 (2.087) (2.088) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 44.975 45.000 (1.771) (1.772) 0.025 0.230 (0.001) (0.009) 35.000 ± 0.250 (1.378) ± (0.010) PFM045053-050 45 (1.772) 45.130 45.230 (1.777) (1.781) 53.055 53.105 (2.089) (2.091) 53.000 53.030 (2.087) (2.088) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 44.975 45.000 (1.771) (1.772) 0.025 0.230 (0.001) (0.009) 50.000 ± 0.250 (1.969) ± (0.010) PFM045053-070 45 (1.772) 45.130 45.230 (1.777) (1.781) 53.055 53.105 (2.089) (2.091) 53.000 53.030 (2.087) (2.088) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 44.975 45.000 (1.771) (1.772) 0.025 0.230 (0.001) (0.009) 70.000 ± 0.250 (2.756) ± (0.010) PFM045053-090 45 (1.772) 45.130 45.230 (1.777) (1.781) 53.055 53.105 (2.089) (2.091) 53.000 53.030 (2.087) (2.088) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 44.975 45.000 (1.771) (1.772) 0.025 0.230 (0.001) (0.009) 90.000 ± 0.250 (3.543) ± (0.010) PFM050058-025 50 (1.969) 50.130 50.230 (1.974) (1.978) 58.055 58.105 (2.286) (2.288) 58.000 58.030 (2.283) (2.285) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 49.975 50.000 (1.968) (1.969) 0.025 0.230 (0.001) (0.009) 25.000 ± 0.250 (0.984) ± (0.010) PFM050058-035 50 (1.969) 50.130 50.230 (1.974) (1.978) 58.055 58.105 (2.286) (2.288) 58.000 58.030 (2.283) (2.285) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 49.975 50.000 (1.968) (1.969) 0.025 0.230 (0.001) (0.009) 35.000 ± 0.250 (1.378) ± (0.010) PFM050058-050 50 (1.969) 50.130 50.230 (1.974) (1.978) 58.055 58.105 (2.286) (2.288) 58.000 58.030 (2.283) (2.285) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 49.975 50.000 (1.968) (1.969) 0.025 0.230 (0.001) (0.009) 50.000 ± 0.250 (1.969) ± (0.010) PFM050058-075 50 (1.969) 50.130 50.230 (1.974) (1.978) 58.055 58.105 (2.286) (2.288) 58.000 58.030 (2.283) (2.285) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 49.975 50.000 (1.968) (1.969) 0.025 0.230 (0.001) (0.009) 75.000 ± 0.250 (2.953) ± (0.010) PFM050058-100 50 (1.969) 50.130 50.230 (1.974) (1.978) 58.055 58.105 (2.286) (2.288) 58.000 58.030 (2.283) (2.285) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 49.975 50.000 (1.968) (1.969) 0.025 0.230 (0.001) (0.009) 100.000± 0.250 (3.937) ± (0.010) PFM055063-040 55 (2.165) 55.145 (2.171) 55.245 (2.175) 63.070 63.120 (2.483) (2.485) 63.000 63.030 (2.480) (2.481) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 54.970 55.000 (2.164) (2.165) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 40.000 ± 0.250 (1.575) ± (0.010) PFM055063-055 55 (2.165) 55.145 (2.171) 55.245 (2.175) 63.070 63.120 (2.483) (2.485) 63.000 63.030 (2.480) (2.481) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 54.970 55.000 (2.164) (2.165) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 55.000 ± 0.250 (2.165) ± (0.010) PFM055063-075 55 (2.165) 55.145 (2.171) 55.245 (2.175) 63.070 63.120 (2.483) (2.485) 63.000 63.030 (2.480) (2.481) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 54.970 55.000 (2.164) (2.165) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 75.000 ± 0.250 (2.953) ± (0.010) PFM055063-090 55 (2.165) 55.145 (2.171) 55.245 (2.175) 63.070 63.120 (2.483) (2.485) 63.000 63.030 (2.480) (2.481) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 54.970 55.000 (2.164) (2.165) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 90.000 ± 0.250 (3.543) ± (0.010) PFM055063-110 55 (2.165) 55.145 (2.171) 55.245 (2.175) 63.070 63.120 (2.483) (2.485) 63.000 63.030 (2.480) (2.481) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 54.970 55.000 (2.164) (2.165) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 110.000± 0.250 (4.331) ± (0.010) PFM060070-030 60 (2.362) 60.145 60.245 (2.368) (2.372) 70.070 70.120 (2.759) (2.761) 70.000 70.030 (2.756) (2.757) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 59.970 60.000 (2.361) (2.362) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 30.000 ± 0.250 (1.181) ± (0.010) PFM060070-045 60 (2.362) 60.145 60.245 (2.368) (2.372) 70.070 70.120 (2.759) (2.761) 70.000 70.030 (2.756) (2.757) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 59.970 60.000 (2.361) (2.362) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 45.000 ± 0.250 (1.772) ± (0.010) PFM060070-060 60 (2.362) 60.145 60.245 (2.368) (2.372) 70.070 70.120 (2.759) (2.761) 70.000 70.030 (2.756) (2.757) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 59.970 60.000 (2.361) (2.362) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 60.000 ± 0.250 (2.362) ± (0.010) PFM060070-090 60 (2.362) 60.145 60.245 (2.368) (2.372) 70.070 70.120 (2.759) (2.761) 70.000 70.030 (2.756) (2.757) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 59.970 60.000 (2.361) (2.362) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 90.000 ± 0.250 (3.543) ± (0.010) PFM060070-120 60 (2.362) 60.145 60.245 (2.368) (2.372) 70.070 70.120 (2.759) (2.761) 70.000 70.030 (2.756) (2.757) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 59.970 60.000 (2.361) (2.362) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 120.000± 0.250 (4.724) ± (0.010) ★ 42 ★ 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com PolyLube Inside Identification Diameter PFMO40048-40 PGP XX Selected Liner Outside Length Diameter T=Tape F=Fiber XX XX Example The PolyLube Bearing Part Number System Bearing Number PFM040048-40 (Fiber Series Lined Bearing: 40mm ID x 48mm OD x 40mm Long) POLYLUBE Design guide STANDARD SIZES STANDARD SIZES FOR POLYLUBE™ METRIC BEARINGS Housing bore and shaft diameter tolerances: H7/H8 and h7/h8 respectively. aSmaller tolerance in length available on request. All measurements in millimeters. BEARING PART NUMBER NOMINAL ID ID OD RECOMMENDED HOUSING BORE PRESS FIT RECOMMENDED SHAFT SIZE RUNNING CLEARANCE LENGTH TOLERANCEa PFM065075-050 65 (2.559) 65.145 65.245 (2.565) (2.569) 75.070 75.120 (2.956) (2.957) 75.000 75.030 (2.953) (2.954) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 64.970 65.000 (2.558) (2.559) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 50.000 ± 0.250 (1.969) ± (0.010) PFM065075-065 65 (2.559) 65.145 65.245 (2.565) (2.569) 75.070 75.120 (2.956) (2.957) 75.000 75.030 (2.953) (2.954) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 64.970 65.000 (2.558) (2.559) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 65.000 ± 0.250 (2.559) ± (0.010) PFM065075-075 65 (2.559) 65.145 65.245 (2.565) (2.569) 75.070 75.120 (2.956) (2.957) 75.000 75.030 (2.953) (2.954) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 64.970 65.000 (2.558) (2.559) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 75.000 ± 0.250 (2.953) ± (0.010) PFM065075-100 65 (2.559) 65.145 65.245 (2.565) (2.569) 75.070 75.120 (2.956) (2.957) 75.000 75.030 (2.953) (2.954) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 64.970 65.000 (2.558) (2.559) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 100.000 ± 0.250 (3.937) ± (0.010) PFM065075-130 65 (2.559) 65.145 65.245 (2.565) (2.569) 75.070 75.120 (2.956) (2.957) 75.000 75.030 (2.953) (2.954) 0.025 0.105 (0.001) (0.004) 64.970 65.000 (2.558) (2.559) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 130.000 ± 0.250 (5.118) ± (0.010) PFM070080-050 70 (2.756) 70.145 70.245 (2.762) (2.766) 80.070 80.120 (3.152) (3.154) 80.000 80.030 (3.150) (3.151) 0.025 0105 (0.001) (0.004) 69.970 70.000 (2.755) (2.756) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 50.000 ± 0.250 (1.969) ± (0.010) PFM070080-070 70 (2.756) 70.145 70.245 (2.762) (2.766) 80.070 80.120 (3.152) (3.154) 80.000 80.030 (3.150) (3.151) 0.025 0105 (0.001) (0.004) 69.970 70.000 (2.755) (2.756) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 70.000 ± 0.250 (2.756) ± (0.010) PFM070080-100 70 (2.756) 70.145 70.245 (2.762) (2.766) 80.070 80.120 (3.152) (3.154) 80.000 80.030 (3.150) (3.151) 0.025 0105 (0.001) (0.004) 69.970 70.000 (2.755) (2.756) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 100.000 ± 0.250 (3.937) ± (0.010) PFM070080-125 70 (2.756) 70.145 70.245 (2.762) (2.766) 80.070 80.120 (3.152) (3.154) 80.000 80.030 (3.150) (3.151) 0.025 0105 (0.001) (0.004) 69.970 70.000 (2.755) (2.756) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 125.000 ± 0.250 (4.921) ± (0.010) PFM070080-140 70 (2.756) 70.145 70.245 (2.762) (2.766) 80.070 80.120 (3.152) (3.154) 80.000 80.030 (3.150) (3.151) 0.025 0105 (0.001) (0.004) 69.970 70.000 (2.755) (2.756) 0.025 0.235 (0.001) (0.009) 140.000 ± 0.250 (5.512) ± (0.010) PFM075085-050 75 (2.953) 75.175 75.275 (2.960) (2.964) 85.075 85.125 (3.349) (3.351) 85.000 85.035 (3.346) (3.348) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 74.970 75.000 (2.952) (2.953) 0.050 0.265 (0.002) (0.010) 50.000 ± 0.250 (1.969) ± (0.010) PFM075085-075 75 (2.953) 75.175 75.275 (2.960) (2.964) 85.075 85.125 (3.349) (3.351) 85.000 85.035 (3.346) (3.348) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 74.970 75.000 (2.952) (2.953) 0.050 0.265 (0.002) (0.010) 75.000 ± 0.250 (2.953) ± (0.010) PFM075085-100 75 (2.953) 75.175 75.275 (2.960) (2.964) 85.075 85.125 (3.349) (3.351) 85.000 85.035 (3.346) (3.348) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 74.970 75.000 (2.952) (2.953) 0.050 0.265 (0.002) (0.010) 100.000 ± 0.250 (3.937) ± (0.010) PFM075085-125 75 (2.953) 75.175 75.275 (2.960) (2.964) 85.075 85.125 (3.349) (3.351) 85.000 85.035 (3.346) (3.348) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 74.970 75.000 (2.952) (2.953) 0.050 0.265 (0.002) (0.010) 125.000 ± 0.250 (4.921) ± (0.010) PFM075085-150 75 (2.953) 75.175 75.275 (2.960) (2.964) 85.075 85.125 (3.349) (3.351) 85.000 85.035 (3.346) (3.348) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 74.970 75.000 (2.952) (2.953) 0.050 0.265 (0.002) (0.010) 150.000 ± 0.250 (5.906) ± (0.010) PFM080090-050 80 (3.150) 80.175 80.275 (3.156) (3.160) 90.075 90.125 (3.546) (3.548) 90.000 90.035 (3.543) (3.545) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 79.970 80.000 (3.148) (3.150) 0.050 0.265 (0.002) (0.010) 50.000 ± 0.250 (1.969) ± (0.010) PFM080090-075 80 (3.150) 80.175 80.275 (3.156) (3.160) 90.075 90.125 (3.546) (3.548) 90.000 90.035 (3.543) (3.545) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 79.970 80.000 (3.148) (3.150) 0.050 0.265 (0.002) (0.010) 75.000 ± 0.250 (2.953) ± (0.010) PFM080090-100 80 (3.150) 80.175 80.275 (3.156) (3.160) 90.075 90.125 (3.546) (3.548) 90.000 90.035 (3.543) (3.545) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 79.970 80.000 (3.148) (3.150) 0.050 0.265 (0.002) (0.010) 100.000 ± 0.250 (3.937) ± (0.010) PFM080090-125 80 (3.150) 80.175 80.275 (3.156) (3.160) 90.075 90.125 (3.546) (3.548) 90.000 90.035 (3.543) (3.545) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 79.970 80.000 (3.148) (3.150) 0.050 0.265 (0.002) (0.010) 125.000 ± 0.250 (4.921) ± (0.010) PFM080090-150 80 (3.150) 80.175 80.275 (3.156) (3.160) 90.075 90.125 (3.546) (3.548) 90.000 90.035 (3.543) (3.545) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 79.975 80.000 (3.148) (3.150) 0.050 0.265 (0.002) (0.010) 150.000 ± 0.250 (5.906) ± (0.010) PFM085095-050 85 (3.346) 85.175 85.275 (3.353) (3.357) 95.075 95.125 (3.743) (3.745) 95.000 95.035 (3.740) (3.742) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 84.970 85.000 (3.345) (3.346) 0.050 0.265 (0.002) (0.010) 50.000 ± 0.250 (1.969) ± (0.010) PFM085095-085 85 (3.346) 85.175 85.275 (3.353) (3.357) 95.075 95.125 (3.743) (3.745) 95.000 95.035 (3.740) (3.742) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 84.970 85.000 (3.345) (3.346) 0.050 0.265 (0.002) (0.010) 85.000 ± 0.250 (3.346) ± (0.010) PFM085095-100 85 (3.346) 85.175 85.275 (3.353) (3.357) 95.075 95.125 (3.743) (3.745) 95.000 95.035 (3.740) (3.742) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 84.970 85.000 (3.345) (3.346) 0.050 0.265 (0.002) (0.010) 100.000 ± 0.250 (3.937) ± (0.010) PFM085095-125 85 (3.346) 85.175 85.275 (3.353) (3.357) 95.075 95.125 (3.743) (3.745) 95.000 95.035 (3.740) (3.742) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 84.970 85.000 (3.345) (3.346) 0.050 0.265 (0.002) (0.010) 125.000 ± 0.250 (4.921) ± (0.010) PFM085095-150 85 (3.346) 85.175 85.275 (3.353) (3.357) 95.075 95.125 (3.743) (3.745) 95.000 95.035 (3.740) (3.742) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 84.970 85.000 (3.345) (3.346) 0.050 0.265 (0.002) (0.010) 150.000 ± 0.250 (5.906) ± (0.010) 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Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com ★ 43 ★ POLYLUBE Design guide STANDARD SIZES PolyLube Inside Identification Diameter PFMO40048-40 PFM 040 Selected Liner Outside Diameter Length F 048 40 Example The PolyLube Bearing Part Number System Bearing Number PFM040048-40 (Fiber Series Lined Bearing: 40mm ID x 48mm OD x 40mm Long) STANDARD SIZES FOR POLYLUBE™ METRIC BEARINGS Housing bore and shaft diameter tolerances: H7/H8 and h7/h8 respectively. aSmaller tolerance in length available on request. All measurements in millimeters. BEARING PART NUMBER NOMINAL ID ID OD RECOMMENDED HOUSING BORE PRESS FIT RECOMMENDED SHAFT SIZE PFM090105-050 90 (3.543) 90.175 90.275 (3.550) (3.554) 105.075 105.125 (4.137) (4.139) 105.000 105.035 (4.134) (4.135) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 89.965 90.000 (3.542) (3.543) 0.050 (0.002) 0.270 (0.011) 50.000 ± 0.250 (1.969) ± (0.010) PFM090105-090 90 (3.543) 90.175 90.275 (3.550) (3.554) 105.075 105.125 (4.137) (4.139) 105.000 105.035 (4.134) (4.135) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 89.965 90.000 (3.542) (3.543) 0.050 (0.002) 0.270 (0.011) 90.000 ± 0.250 (3.543) ± (0.010) PFM090105-125 90 (3.543) 90.175 90.275 (3.550) (3.554) 105.075 105.125 (4.137) (4.139) 105.000 105.035 (4.134) (4.135) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 89.965 90.000 (3.542) (3.543) 0.050 (0.002) 0.270 (0.011) 125.000 ± 0.250 (4.921) ± (0.010) PFM090105-150 90 (3.543) 90.175 90.275 (3.550) (3.554) 105.075 105.125 (4.137) (4.139) 105.000 105.035 (4.134) (4.135) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 89.965 90.000 (3.542) (3.543) 0.050 (0.002) 0.270 (0.011) 150.000 ± 0.250 (5.906) ± (0.010) PFM090105-180 90 (3.543) 90.175 90.275 (3.550) (3.554) 105.075 105.125 (4.137) (4.139) 105.000 105.035 (4.134) (4.135) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 89.965 90.000 (3.542) (3.543) 0.050 (0.002) 0.270 (0.011) 180.000 ± 0.250 (7.087) ± (0.010) PFM095110-050 95 (3.740) 95.185 (3.747) 95.310 (3.752) 110.850 110.900 (4.364) (4.366) 110.000 110.035 (4.331) (4.332) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 94.965 95.000 (3.739) (3.740) 0.050 (0.002) 0.295 (0.012) 50.000 ± 0.250 (1.969) ± (0.010) PFM095110-100 95 (3.740) 95.185 (3.747) 95.310 (3.752) 110.850 110.900 (4.364) (4.366) 110.000 110.035 (4.331) (4.332) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 94.965 95.000 (3.739) (3.740) 0.050 (0.002) 0.295 (0.012) 100.000 ± 0.250 (3.937) ± (0.010) PFM095110-125 95 (3.740) 95.185 (3.747) 95.310 (3.752) 110.850 110.900 (4.364) (4.366) 110.000 110.035 (4.331) (4.332) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 94.965 95.000 (3.739) (3.740) 0.050 (0.002) 0.295 (0.012) 125.000 ± 0.250 (4.921) ± (0.010) PFM095110-150 95 (3.740) 95.185 (3.747) 95.310 (3.752) 110.850 110.900 (4.364) (4.366) 110.000 110.035 (4.331) (4.332) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 94.965 95.000 (3.739) (3.740) 0.050 (0.002) 0.295 (0.012) 150.000 ± 0.250 (5.906) ± (0.010) PFM095110-175 95 (3.740) 95.185 (3.747) 95.310 (3.752) 110.850 110.900 (4.364) (4.366) 110.000 110.035 (4.331) (4.332) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 94.965 95.000 (3.739) (3.740) 0.050 (0.002) 0.295 (0.012) 175.000 ± 0.250 (6.890) ± (0.010) PFM100115-075 100 (3.937) 100.185 100.310 (3.944) (3.949) 115.085 115.135 (4.531) (4.533) 115.000 115.035 (4.528) (4.529) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 99.965 100.000 (3.936) (3.937) 0.050 (0.002) 0.295 (0.012) 75.000 ± 0.250 (2.953) ± (0.010) PFM100115-100 100 (3.937) 100.185 100.310 (3.944) (3.949) 115.085 115.135 (4.531) (4.533) 115.000 115.035 (4.528) (4.529) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 99.965 100.000 (3.936) (3.937) 0.050 (0.002) 0.295 (0.012) 100.000 ± 0.250 (3.937) ± (0.010) PFM100115-125 100 (3.937) 100.185 100.310 (3.944) (3.949) 115.085 115.135 (4.531) (4.533) 115.000 115.035 (4.528) (4.529) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 99.965 100.000 (3.936) (3.937) 0.050 (0.002) 0.295 (0.012) 125.000 ± 0.250 (4.921) ± (0.010) PFM100115-150 100 (3.937) 100.185 100.310 (3.944) (3.949) 115.085 115.135 (4.531) (4.533) 115.000 115.035 (4.528) (4.529) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 99.965 100.000 (3.936) (3.937) 0.050 (0.002) 0.295 (0.012) 150.000 ± 0.250 (5.906) ± (0.010) PFM100115-175 100 (3.937) 100.185 100.310 (3.944) (3.949) 115.085 115.135 (4.531) (4.533) 115.000 115.035 (4.528) (4.529) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 99.965 100.000 (3.936) (3.937) 0.050 (0.002) 0.295 (0.012) 175.000 ± 0.250 (6.890) ± (0.010) PFM110125-075 110 (4.331) 110.185 110.310 (4.338) (4.343) 125.085 125.135 (4.925) (4.927) 125.000 125.035 (4.921) (4.923) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 109.965 110.000 (4.329) (4.331) 0.050 (0.002) 0.295 (0.012) 75.000 ± 0.250 (2.953) ± (0.010) PFM110125-100 110 (4.331) 110.185 110.310 (4.338) (4.343) 125.085 125.135 (4.925) (4.927) 125.000 125.035 (4.921) (4.923) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 109.965 110.000 (4.329) (4.331) 0.050 (0.002) 0.295 (0.012) 100.000 ± 0.250 (3.937) ± (0.010) PFM110125-125 110 (4.331) 110.185 110.310 (4.338) (4.343) 125.085 125.135 (4.925) (4.927) 125.000 125.035 (4.921) (4.923) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 109.965 110.000 (4.329) (4.331) 0.050 (0.002) 0.295 (0.012) 125.000 ± 0.250 (4.921) ± (0.010) PFM110125-150 110 (4.331) 110.185 110.310 (4.338) (4.343) 125.085 125.135 (4.925) (4.927) 125.000 125.035 (4.921) (4.923) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 109.965 110.000 (4.329) (4.331) 0.050 (0.002) 0.295 (0.012) 150.000 ± 0.250 (5.906) ± (0.010) PFM110125-175 110 (4.331) 110.185 110.310 (4.338) (4.343) 125.085 125.135 (4.925) (4.927) 125.000 125.035 (4.921) (4.923) 0.025 0.110 (0.001) (0.004) 109.965 110.000 (4.329) (4.331) 0.050 (0.002) 0.295 (0.012) 175.000 ± 0.250 (6.890) ± (0.010) PFM120135-075 120 (4.724) 120.215 120.340 (4.733) (4.738) 135.090 135.140 (5.319) (5.320) 135.000 135.040 (5.315) (5.317) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 119.965 120.000 (4.723) (4.724) 0.050 (0.002) 0.325 (0.013) 75.000 ± 0.250 (2.953) ± (0.010) PFM120135-100 120 (4.724) 120.215 120.340 (4.733) (4.738) 135.090 135.140 (5.319) (5.320) 135.000 135.040 (5.315) (5.317) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 119.965 120.000 (4.723) (4.724) 0.050 (0.002) 0.325 (0.013) 100.000 ± 0.250 (3.937) ± (0.010) PFM120135-125 120 (4.724) 120.215 120.340 (4.733) (4.738) 135.090 135.140 (5.319) (5.320) 135.000 135.040 (5.315) (5.317) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 119.965 120.000 (4.723) (4.724) 0.050 (0.002) 0.325 (0.013) 125.000 ± 0.250 (4.921) ± (0.010) PFM120135-150 120 (4.724) 120.215 120.340 (4.733) (4.738) 135.090 135.140 (5.319) (5.320) 135.000 135.040 (5.315) (5.317) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 119.965 120.000 (4.723) (4.724) 0.050 (0.002) 0.325 (0.013) 150.000 ± 0.250 (5.906) ± (0.010) PFM120135-175 120 (4.724) 120.215 120.340 (4.733) (4.738) 135.090 135.140 (5.319) (5.320) 135.000 135.040 (5.315) (5.317) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 119.965 120.000 (4.723) (4.724) 0.050 (0.002) 0.325 (0.013) 175.000 ± 0.250 (6.890) ± (0.010) ★ 44 ★ RUNNING CLEARANCE LENGTH TOLERANCEa 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com PolyLube Inside Identification Diameter PFMO40048-40 PGP XX Selected Liner Outside Length Diameter T=Tape F=Fiber XX XX Example The PolyLube Bearing Part Number System Bearing Number PFM040048-40 (Fiber Series Lined Bearing: 40mm ID x 48mm OD x 40mm Long) POLYLUBE Design guide STANDARD SIZES STANDARD SIZES FOR POLYLUBE™ METRIC BEARINGS Housing bore and shaft diameter tolerances: H7/H8 and h7/h8 respectively. aSmaller tolerance in length available on request. All measurements in millimeters. BEARING PART NUMBER NOMINAL ID ID OD RECOMMENDED HOUSING BORE PRESS FIT RECOMMENDED SHAFT SIZE RUNNING CLEARANCE LENGTH TOLERANCEa PFM130145-075 130 (5.118) 130.215 130.340 (5.127) (5.131) 145.090 145.140 (5.712) (5.714) 145.000 145.040 (5.709) (5.710) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 129.965 130.000 (5.117) (5.118) 0.050 0.325 (0.002) (0.013) 75.000 ± 0.250 (2.953) ± (0.010) PFM130145-125 130 (5.118) 130.215 130.340 (5.127) (5.131) 145.090 145.140 (5.712) (5.714) 145.000 145.040 (5.709) (5.710) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 129.965 130.000 (5.117) (5.118) 0.050 0.325 (0.002) (0.013) 125.000 ± 0.250 (4.921) ± (0.010) PFM130145-150 130 (5.118) 130.215 130.340 (5.127) (5.131) 145.090 145.140 (5.712) (5.714) 145.000 145.040 (5.709) (5.710) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 129.965 130.000 (5.117) (5.118) 0.050 0.325 (0.002) (0.013) 150.000 ± 0.250 (5.906) ± (0.010) PFM130145-175 130 (5.118) 130.215 130.340 (5.127) (5.131) 145.090 145.140 (5.712) (5.714) 145.000 145.040 (5.709) (5.710) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 129.965 130.000 (5.117) (5.118) 0.050 0.325 (0.002) (0.013) 175.000 ± 0.250 (6.890) ± (0.010) PFM130145-200 130 (5.118) 130.215 130.340 (5.127) (5.131) 145.090 145.140 (5.712) (5.714) 145.000 145.040 (5.709) (5.710) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 129.965 130.000 (5.117) (5.118) 0.050 0.325 (0.002) (0.013) 200.000 ± 0.250 (7.874) ± (0.010) PFM140155-075 140 (5.512) 140.215 140.340 (5.520) (5.525) 155.090 155.140 (6.106) (6.108) 155.000 155.040 (6.102) (6.104) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 139.965 140.000 (5.510) (5.512) 0.050 0.325 (0.002) (0.013) 75.000 ± 0.250 (2.953) ± (0.010) PFM140155-125 140 (5.512) 140.215 140.340 (5.520) (5.525) 155.090 155.140 (6.106) (6.108) 155.000 155.040 (6.102) (6.104) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 139.965 140.000 (5.510) (5.512) 0.050 0.325 (0.002) (0.013) 125.000 ± 0.250 (4.921) ± (0.010) PFM140155-150 140 (5.512) 140.215 140.340 (5.520) (5.525) 155.090 155.140 (6.106) (6.108) 155.000 155.040 (6.102) (6.104) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 139.965 140.000 (5.510) (5.512) 0.050 0.325 (0.002) (0.013) 150.000 ± 0.250 (5.906) ± (0.010) PFM140155-175 140 (5.512) 140.215 140.340 (5.520) (5.525) 155.090 155.140 (6.106) (6.108) 155.000 155.040 (6.102) (6.104) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 139.965 140.000 (5.510) (5.512) 0.050 0.325 (0.002) (0.013) 175.000 ± 0.250 (6.890) ± (0.010) PFM140155-200 140 (5.512) 140.215 140.340 (5.520) (5.525) 155.090 155.140 (6.106) (6.108) 155.000 155.040 (6.102) (6.104) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 139.965 140.000 (5.510) (5.512) 0.050 0.325 (0.002) (0.013) 200.000 ± 0.250 (7.874) ± (0.010) PFM150165-075 150 (5.906) 150.215 150.340 (5.914) (5.919) 165.090 165.140 (6.500) (6.502) 165.000 165.040 (6.496) (6.498) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 149.965 150.000 (5.904) (5.906) 0.050 0.325 (0.002) (0.013) 75.000 ± 0.250 (2.953) ± (0.010) PFM150165-125 150 (5.906) 150.215 150.340 (5.914) (5.919) 165.090 165.140 (6.500) (6.502) 165.000 165.040 (6.496) (6.498) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 149.965 150.000 (5.904) (5.906) 0.050 0.325 (0.002) (0.013) 125.000 ± 0.250 (4.921) ± (0.010) PFM150165-150 150 (5.906) 150.215 150.340 (5.914) (5.919) 165.090 165.140 (6.500) (6.502) 165.000 165.040 (6.496) (6.498) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 149.965 150.000 (5.904) (5.906) 0.050 0.325 (0.002) (0.013) 150.000 ± 0.250 (5.906) ± (0.010) PFM150165-200 150 (5.906) 150.215 150.340 (5.914) (5.919) 165.090 165.140 (6.500) (6.502) 165.000 165.040 (6.496) (6.498) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 149.965 150.000 (5.904) (5.906) 0.050 0.325 (0.002) (0.013) 200.000 ± 0.250 (7.874) ± (0.010) PFM150165-250 150 (5.906) 150.215 150.340 (5.914) (5.919) 165.090 165.140 (6.500) (6.502) 165.000 165.040 (6.496) (6.498) 0.025 0.140 (0.001) (0.006) 149.965 150.000 (5.904) (5.906) 0.050 0.325 (0.002) (0.013) 250.000 ± 0.250 (9.843) ± (0.010) 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com ★ 45 ★ POLYLUBE Design guide STANDARD SIZES Inside Diameter in 1⁄16" Teflon* Liner Outside Diameter in 1⁄16" Length PGP XX F XX XX Example The PolyLube Bearing Part Number System PolyLube Identification PGP16F18-16 (1.00" ID x 1.125" OD x 1.00 Long) *Liner: F= Fiber Series T= Tape Series POLYGON PWW INCH SERIES THRUST BEARINGS: DIMENSIONS All measurements in inches. BEARING PART NUMBER NOMINAL ID PWW04F08-3 ID OD THICKNESS 1/4 0.2640 0.2540 0.4800 0.5000 0.0680 0.0880 PWW06F12-3 3/8 0.3890 0.3790 0.7300 0.7500 0.0680 0.0880 PWW08F16-3 1/2 0.5130 0.5030 0.9800 1.0000 0.0680 0.0880 PWW10F20-3 5/8 0.6380 0.6280 1.2480 1.2500 0.0680 0.0880 PWW12F24-3 3/4 0.7640 0.7540 1.4800 1.5000 0.0680 0.0880 PWW14F28-3 7/8 0.8880 0.8780 1.7300 1.7500 0.0680 0.0880 PWW16F32-3 1 1.0140 1.0040 1.9800 2.0000 0.0680 0.0880 PWW18F34-3 1-1/8 1.1500 1.1300 2.1050 2.1250 0.0680 0.0880 PWW20F36-3 1-1/4 1.2730 1.2530 2.2300 2.2500 0.0680 0.0880 PWW22F40-3 1-3/8 1.3990 1.3790 2.4800 2.5000 0.0680 0.0880 PWW24F42-3 1-1/2 1.5240 1.5040 2.6050 2.6250 0.0680 0.0880 PWW26F44-3 1-5/8 1.6490 1.6290 2.7300 2.7500 0.0680 0.0880 PWW28F46-3 1-3/4 1.7740 1.7540 2.8550 2.8750 0.0680 0.0880 PWW32F52-3 2 2.0240 2.0040 3.2300 3.2500 0.0680 0.0880 PWW36F54-3 2-1/4 2.2730 2.2530 3.3550 3.3750 0.0680 0.0880 PWW40F60-3 2-1/2 2.5240 2.5040 3.7300 3.7500 0.0680 0.0880 PWW44F66-3 2-3/4 2.7740 2.7540 4.1050 4.1250 0.0680 0.0880 PWW48F72-3 3 3.0240 3.0040 4.4800 4.5000 0.0680 0.0880 ★ 46 ★ The high strength fiberglass laminate allows for high compressive loading and excellent resistance to impact. 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com HIGHLIGHTS SELF-LUBRICATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS POLYLUBE Design guide SUPPLEMENTARY DATA VARIATIONS IN LINER CONSTRUCTION Is a bearing just a bearing, just a bearing? Absolutely not. Differences between rolling element bearings are visually obvious. Most design engineers accept that different rolling element bearings generate different performance characteristics. The same understanding in composite journal bearings does not commonly exist. Evaluate differences in the bearing liner itself. Few would disagree that the bearing liner is critical to the ultimate performance of the finished bearing. The pictures below show cross-sectional detail photographs of various composite bearings that all claim to be equivalent in performance. One can easily and visually tell that these liner constructions are different. The question remains: are these all equivalent? And if not, what does drive performance? “Is a bearing just a bearing, just a bearing?” Absolutely not. ★ 47 Backing Bond Layer Liner The above liners use a resin rich wear surface. While this has some design advantage, it can reduce impact or fatigue resistance by creating the potential for liner delamination. When high strength bearing liners are applied in a resin rich manufacturing mode, they introduce an inherent lower impact resistance. Three distinct layers (the liner, bond layer, and backing) induce a tendency for delamination under repeat stress and strain. The PolyLube™ Fiber and 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 fiberglass filaments interwoven into the liner backing. PolyLube Fiber Series Wear Surface 103 Industrial Park DrIVE / P.O. Box 176 / Walkerton, IN 46574 USA / 800.918.9261 / Ph: 574.586.3145 / Fx: 574.586.7336 / polygoncompOSITES.com ★