Our NMB ABYTE Series Spherical Plain Bearings are an ultra high performance, stainless steel, extra high-angle series bearing.
Where is the ABYTE8 used?
The car applications that ABYTE8 Spherical Plain Bearings are directly used for:
– Formula 1
– LMP (LeMans Prototype)
– WRC (World Rally Championship)
– WRX (World Rally Cross)
Suspension
It can be used for other classes of Race cars to improve suspension and ultimately, track time.
Why ABYTE8?
It’s adaptable construction (some sizes available in metric series) with a special reinforced, enriched PTFE fabric liner sliding surface; enables higher radial load capabilities, longer life and lower friction under load than comparably sized bearings. The E-Type series also offers higher operating temperatures (180°C compared to 120°C on standard items) making the E-Type range the ultimate imperial series Spherical Plain Bearing for high end Motorsport and Racing applications.
Sizes:
.4375 (7/16″) Bore, 1.00 (1″) OD, .875 (7/8″) BW, .340 (5/16″) HW
Retention Method
Circlip / Snap Ring
Materials:
Race – 440C Stainless Steel
Ball – 410 Stainless Steel (super finished)
Type of Lubrication:
Reinforced, Enriched PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) lined
This series is available in 1/16″ incremental bore sizes from 0.1900″ to 1.000″ and is also available with a staking groove (suffix V).
