Super Smart Ball Bushing® Bearings
The Super Smart Ball Bushing® Bearing family represents a major advancement in linear bearing technology worldwide. These patented and universally self-aligning bearings offer twice the load capacity or eight times the travel life of our industry standard Super Ball Bushing bearing. To minimize installation time and cost, the Super Smart Ball Bushing bearing can be ordered factory-installed in an industry standard single or twin pillow block.
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| Bearing Style | Imperial Type (in) | Metric Type (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes | 1/2" - 1 1/2" | 16mm - 40mm |
| Bearing Types | Open Closed |
Open Closed |
| Pillow Block Types | Closed Open Adjustable Closed Adjustable |
Open Closed Open Adjustable Closed Adjustable |
| Pillow Block Styles | Single Twin Flanged Rigid Steel |
Single Twin |
| Bearing Load Capacities | Up to 3,880 lbf | Up to 13,700 N |
| Special Options | Nylon Balls Integral Wipers Corrosion Resistant |
Nylon Balls Integral Wipers Corrosion Resistant |
Super Smart Highlights
- Dual ball-conforming ball tracks provide twice the load capacity
- Hardened steel outer ring allows bearing to maintain diametrical fit-up even when installed in a slightly out-of-round housing
- Bearing plates can rock, roll and yaw, providing universal self-alignment that compensates for misalignment of housing bores
- Double lip integral wiper option that keep out dirt while retaining lubrication
