Flojet 20115-111 End Bell Kit, Carbon Brush / Sleeve Bearing
The Flojet 20115-111 is the genuine end bell kit with carbon brushes and a sleeve bearing. The end bell is the cap that closes the non-drive end of the motor, and it is a far more important component than the word suggests — it houses the brush gear, carries the rear bearing and holds the armature in alignment.
Buying it as a kit rather than as separate brushes solves a problem that catches people out. Brushes wear, but so does the bearing they run alongside, and so do the brush holders themselves — the springs weaken and the holder bores enlarge, letting the brush rock rather than sit square on the commutator. Fit new brushes into a tired end bell and they bed unevenly, spark, and wear far faster than they should. Renewing the whole assembly puts new brushes into new holders with a new bearing behind them.
This version specifies a sleeve bearing, which is a plain bush rather than a rolling element bearing. Sleeve bearings run more quietly than ball bearings and cost less, at the expense of tolerating less side load. The distinction matters because the two are not interchangeable — check which your motor uses before ordering, and match the brush material to the voltage as well.
Key Features
- Genuine Flojet (Xylem) service part — complete end bell assembly
- Carbon brushes with a sleeve bearing
- Renews brush holders and springs as well as the brushes themselves
- Puts new brushes into new holders, so they bed square and wear evenly
- Restores rear bearing support and armature alignment
Applications
- Flojet pump motors using a carbon brush, sleeve bearing end bell
- Repairing a motor with worn brushes and weak brush springs
- Restoring a noisy or rough rear motor bearing
- Motor overhaul where fitting brushes alone would not last
- Marine, RV, dockside and mobile water systems
Specifications
- Brand: Flojet (Xylem)
- Manufacturer Part Number: 20115-111
- Part Type: Motor end bell kit
- Brush Material: Carbon
- Bearing Type: Sleeve
- Condition: New
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is an end bell?
The end cap on the non-drive end of the motor. It carries the rear bearing, holds the brush gear and keeps the armature aligned in the housing.
Q: Why replace the whole end bell rather than just the brushes?
Because brush holders and springs wear too. New brushes in worn holders rock rather than sit square, which causes sparking and rapid wear on both brushes and commutator.
Q: What is the difference between sleeve and ball bearings here?
A sleeve bearing is a plain bush — quieter and cheaper, but tolerant of less side load. A ball bearing handles more load and lasts longer under it. They are not interchangeable.
Q: How do I tell which type my motor has?
The parts breakdown for your pump model states it. If the motor is already apart, a sleeve bearing appears as a plain bronze or polymer bush rather than a caged assembly of balls.
Not sure this is the right part? Send us a Picture of the pump plate on your pump and the CLR Marine team will confirm the correct part before you order.
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