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Rigid sleeve bearing units provide compact and reliable usage in applications where continuous operation and uninterrupted service are required. Because the bearing material wears gradually, sudden breakdowns and costly maintenance are minimized. Sleeve bearings can also operate extremely quietly. The standard bearing materials of babbitt, bronze and cast iron will handle a wide variety of applications such as on log decks, sewage treatment equipment, furnaces and ovens, quiet operating fans and blowers, power plant dampers and stokers, oscillating shaft applications and other general conveying and power transmission machinery.

Babbitt bearings are used for moderate speeds and loads and ambient temperatures up to 130°F (54°C). Babbitt has the ability to give excellent service with a minimum of maintenance.

Bronze bearings are recommended for heavier loads, impact, and temperatures beyond the limits of babbitt bearings. They can be operated at ambient temperatures up to 300°F (149°C) providing satisfactory lubrication is available. Bronze has excellent all-around bearing characteristics; it has a relatively low coefficient of friction and a remarkable resistance to shock and wear.