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Download our comprehensive product catalog, bearing design guide, and bearing simulation guide, providing essential information for selecting and implementing our products. Additionally, you can view set-screw size and tightening torques to ensure proper installation and performance. Click the links below to access these valuable resources and optimize your projects with C-Flex expertise.
Design Guide
This Pivot Bearing Design Guide is written with both the first time user and the experienced engineer in mind.
Product Catalog
Explore the full range of products and technical specifications by downloading our comprehensive product catalog.
Set-Screw Size and Tightening Torques
| Bearing Series Size | Max Holding Torque Required (Lb-In) (-30 series brg) | Recommended Set-Screw Size | Tightening Torque (In-Lb) | Torsional Holding Power of Screw* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 0.082 | #0 | 1.0 | 3.125 |
| B | 0.164 | #1 | 1.5 | 5.076 |
| C | 0.268 | #3 | 5.0 | 11.250 |
| D | 0.658 | #4 | 5.0 | 20.000 |
| E | 1.314 | #5 | 10.0 | 31.250 |
| F | 2.220 | #8 | 20.0 | 72.190 |
| G | 5.264 | #10 | 35.0 | 135.000 |
| H | 10.512 | 1/4" | 80.0 | 312.500 |
| I | 18.098 | 5/16" | 160.0 | 562.500 |
| J | 43.301 | 3/8" | 275.0 | 1000.000 |
Notes:
- * Using cup point set-screw.
- Set-screw must be positioned so as to apply pressure to the heavy (solid) section of the bearing sleeve. It is not recommended to position clamping screws over the under cut section of the sleeve, as buckling or collapse of the sleeve may occur.
