Replacing bushing with bearing

[txdon]

I bought an Ohio Steel Roller and on part # 5, I want to replace the pressed bushing with a bearing. Can it be done. How?

Note (#6 on the diagram is pressed into #5)

 

[mwb]

Google 'flanged bearing' Flanged Bearings (2-choices) - VEX Robotics

you can also use 1" Four Bolt Flange Bearing

These are just sites that I found with pics. Without knowing what size axle, bore, how much the roller weighs, etc it is difficult to recommend something. You could also replace that black bracket with something machined to fit a true bearing better.

 

[tlbuser]

Sure, you just need to press the bushing out and find what you want to go in. If you have something like american bearing close by, they should be able to fix you up.

McMaster-Carr

 

[txdon]

Thanks, with the link I think I found something to replace that 4" piece of metal with a bushing. I'll replace it with this bearing and housing:
UCFB205-15 Bearing

 

[PapaPerk]

Flange bearing should work fine. And McMaster Carr is a great place to shop. McMaster-Carr

 

[LD1]

I guess I'll be the one to ask why?

It is low speed, not a large load, and not continuous use.

Bushings will last a long time and are really cheap and easy to replace when needed.

 

[txdon]

I guess I'll be the one to ask why?

It is low speed, not a large load, and not continuous use.

Bushings will last a long time and are really cheap and easy to replace when needed.

Excellent question, and I don't know the answer. The weight with water on the 60"X24" roller is 1150 lbs. and my road and track going up and down would be a 1.5 miles. To me it seemed that since metal will be rubbing on metal it would wear out quickly especially if I spend a day rolling down hog damage. I guess I should try the bushing first and see if there is any noticeable wear after a day. The way the description of the roller was written I thought it came with bearings, roller bearings. I know now the definition of a bearing also covers a stationary bushing. Live and learn...

I could have a problem also installing the "roller" bearing because the shaft extends out the side only 1".

 

[KennyG]

Your bushings will last forever if you keep them lubricated. If you aren't worried about high speed and maximum efficiency, the large surface area of bushings make them a better choice.

 

[mjncad]

Unless you get sealed bearings, all the contaminants you'll encounter will seize them up quickly. Stay with the bushings until you notice problems. Keep them lubricated.

 

[SandburRanch]

I'd rather see a sacrificial bronze bearing in this application in order to protect the shaft.

And then possibly an automatic oiler could be installed.

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