The Thomson FDA-Approved FluoroNyliner Open Ball Bushing FNYBU24FOPN is a self-lubricating bushing bearing designed for food processing, pharmaceutical, and medical applications. It features a corrosion-resistant 303 stainless steel shell and an FDA-compliant liner, making it suitable for washdown environments. The bearing operates without traditional ball bearings, allowing it to be used on softer shafting materials such as 316 stainless steel or ultra-light aluminum. It has a maximum continuous PV rating of 10,000 psi ft/min and can handle static loads up to 1,000 psi. The temperature range for this bearing is from -400°F to 385°F (-240°C to 196°C), with a coefficient of friction between 0.12 and 0.20. The FNYBU24FOPN has a nominal bearing diameter of 1.5 inches and a length of 3.0 inches, making it suitable for various applications requiring reliable performance in challenging conditions.
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 | |
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| Product Category | Plain Bearings and Sleeve Bearings |
| Product Number | TFNYBU24FOPN |
| Product Name | Thomson FDA-Approved FluoroNyliner Open Ball Bushing FNYBU24FOPN |
| Bearing ID | 1.5000 inch (38.10 mm) |