Clevite V Series

V series rod bearings typically have low to medium eccentricity and a hardened steel back. All V series main sets use a single piece thrust bearing rather than the former Vandervell assembled type of construction. V series parts are not available with dowel holes or oversize chamfers. Extra clearance parts are available with a suffix VX (.001? extra clearance), and VXX (.002? extra clearance) for some applications. V series bearings do not have flash plating on the steel back.

The chief difference between the V series and all other Clevite 77 trimetal bearings is the use of a lead - indium overlay.

Use V series bearings if prior experience has shown a preference for the lead - indium type of overlay. Lead -indium overlay offers somewhat better conformability than lead-tin- copper overlay with slightly reduced wear resistance.