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Searching for Bearings with Hex ID

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MadMango

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May 1, 2001
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So far my internet search has only yeilded as a source for these types of bearings. I am hoping someone out there knows of a few more sources.

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Hex bore bearings are frequently used on agricultural equipment. One manufacturer is Lutco, another is Fafnir. I'm sure there are others.
 
Thank you for the leads.

Ray Reynolds
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Adding a little to strokersix's post.

These bearings are also called implement, disc harrow, conveyer, and so on and are available in all sizes and descriptions with round, hex, and square bores.

This one has all types of bearings


This one has plastic and SS conveyer bearings.

 
Thanks for the quick education on these types of bearings. I am on the right path now. [peace]

Ray Reynolds
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Ken Olson, president, chairman and founder of Digital Equipment Corp., 1977
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MadMango[/],
I stopped by a friend's fish house this morning and while having a cup of coffee one of the mechanics that works on equipment stopped and showed me a hex bore bearing and wanted to know where to get about 24 "just like it". Only one problem was that 2 sides were worn and the bore was elongated. Someone had put the bearings on a round shafts.

We are trying the Plastic bearings on a big conveyer.
 
I managed to find a hex-bore bearing from Torrington. I'll be useing a 1-1/4 hex bar, 1018. The problem is finding the bearings in stock now. At least I know they exist.

Ray Reynolds
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Ken Olson, president, chairman and founder of Digital Equipment Corp., 1977
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The last time I needed a bearing with hex ID, I ended up machining an insert that was broached with a hex profle and pressed into the bearings ID. Not only was this method cost effective, but you also have ample selection of stock bearings to choose from.
 
Cost effective to a point.

I'd rather just specify the correct item and have it bin-stocked instead of creating a "make-from" item. But I'll keep this in mind if availability becomes an issue. Thanks.

Ray Reynolds
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Ken Olson, president, chairman and founder of Digital Equipment Corp., 1977
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