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Bearings - Position 3/8" Lead Screws

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3/8" ID Bearings 6-pack

$15.00

Includes free technical support.

Single 3/8" ID Bearing

$2.60

Includes free technical support.

Introduction:

These bearings can be used for any shaft or screw that measures 3/8". We used these to allow 3/8" lead screws to be rotated.

Description:

Use these bearings to stabilize your 3/8" lead screw next to the coupling. Two of these bearings are typically used for each lead screw, one bearing at each end of each lead screw.

Inside diameter: 3/8"Outside Diameter: 7/8"Width: 9/32"

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