Creating a top level FRC elevator is easier than ever. SDS Billet Elevator Bearing Blocks are designed to integrate with tube plugs and commonly available predrilled or punched 2X1 tubing. Attach either 1 or 2 tube plugs to a bearing block depending on where it is being used on an elevator.
These premium bearings blocks utilize cam followers for the primary load direction. Cam followers are designed for the line contact loading present in FRC elevators and have a higher load rating when compared to similarly sized ball bearings. Cam followers also have a much larger face width than typical bearings, allowing for more overlap to prevent elevator stages from becoming dislodged.
The bearing block body and support pin feature integral spacers. No additional shims are needed to properly support the lateral bearings.
Structural plates can be secured between the bearing blocks and tube plugs.
SDS bearing blocks come with 2 sets of spacers for the cam followers. Users can decide if they would like to use the long spacers for maximum bearing overlap, or the short spacers if needed for screw head clearance. 
If tube plugs are chosen to be included, 2 of our Tube Plugs will be added per bearing block.
Each bearing block includes the following:
- 1 Billet Bearing Block Body
- 1 Bearing Support Pin
- 2 5/8" Cam Follower
- 2 R4AZZ Bearing
- 2 1/4 x 1/2" x 1/16" L Spacer
- 2 1/4 x 1/2" x 7/32" L Spacer
- 6 10-32 x 3/8" Cap Screw
Here is what the Billet Elevator Bearing Kit includes, depending on the configuration selected:
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Material:
- Bearing Block Body 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Bearing Support Pin 7075-T6 Aluminum
- Spacers 6061-T6 Aluminum
Weight:
- 0.25 pounds with short spacers
- 0.26 pounds with long spacers
