Sintered bronze plain bearings in the P series are oil-impregnated and self-lubricating, designed for low-friction rotational applications. The part A 7B 4-P104 has an inner diameter of 0.328 inch, an outer diameter of 0.503 inch, and a length of 0.750 inch, with dimensional tolerances of +0.001/-0.000 inch for the inner diameter, +0.000/-0.001 inch for the outer diameter, and ±0.005 inch for length.
A bearing is a device that reduces friction between moving components by preventing metal-to-metal contact while assisting components (shafts, axles, and wheels) to freely rotate around a fixed axis, cutting down on heat generation and the amount of energy that is consumed. By replacing sliding motion with low-friction rolling motion, the life of the rotating components is increased. A bearing also keeps the shaft in the proper position, providing support and alignment and transferring the axial or radial loads to the housing.
The types of bearings that we offer include rolling element bearings, which consist of both ball bearings and roller bearings.
Balls are utilized as the rolling element in ball bearings; a retainer holds the balls in place and allows them to freely rotate. The balls are kept inside channels cut in both the inner and outer races. Because there is no surface contact between the balls and races, precision ball bearings have a lower load capacity for their size than other bearings.
| Stock Drive Products & Sterling Instrument - SDP/SI | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Plain Bearings and Sleeve Bearings |
| Product Number | A 7B 4-P104 |
| Product Name | 0.328" I.D., 0.503" O.D. By 0.75" Wide Bronze Bearing |
| Bushing Type | Sleeve |
| Design Units | Inch |
| Bearing ID | 0.3280 inch (8.33 mm) |
