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Stainless Steel Ball Bearings
Bearings are 440C stainless steel for good corrosion resistance.
Shielded bearings block out dust and other contaminants, but do not dissipate heat as efficiently as open bearings.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Radial Load Cap., lbs. | ||||||||||||
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Bearing Trade Number | For Shaft Dia. | For Housing ID | Wd. | Ring Material | Dynamic | Static | Max. Speed, rpm | Lubrication | Temp. Range, °F | ABEC Rating | Each | |
689-2Z | 9mm | 17mm | 5mm | 440C Stainless Steel | 290 | 120 | 43,000 | Lubricated | -40° to 240° | ABEC-5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Permanently Lubricated Stainless Steel Ball Bearings

A solid polymer lubricant surrounds the balls, eliminating the need for additional lubrication. The solid lubricant blocks out water and dust, extending the life of the bearing.
Sealed bearings have even better resistance to dust and contaminants than open bearings.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Radial Load Cap., lbs. | ||||||||||||
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Bearing Trade Number | For Shaft Dia., mm | For Housing ID, mm | Wd., mm | Ring Material | Dynamic | Static | Max. Speed, rpm | Lubrication | Temp. Range, °F | ABEC Rating | Each | |
Open | ||||||||||||
606 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 440C Stainless Steel | 340 | 160 | 26,000 | Lubricated | -10° to 200° | ABEC-1 | 00000000 | 000000 |
689 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 440C Stainless Steel | 220 | 120 | 23,000 | Lubricated | -10° to 200° | ABEC-1 | 00000000 | 00000 |
697 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 440C Stainless Steel | 300 | 150 | 28,000 | Lubricated | -10° to 200° | ABEC-1 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Sealed | ||||||||||||
606-2RS | 6 | 17 | 6 | 440C Stainless Steel | 340 | 160 | 26,000 | Lubricated | -10° to 200° | ABEC-1 | 00000000 | 00000 |
689-2RS | 9 | 17 | 5 | 440C Stainless Steel | 220 | 120 | 23,000 | Lubricated | -10° to 200° | ABEC-1 | 00000000 | 00000 |
697-2RS | 7 | 17 | 5 | 440C Stainless Steel | 300 | 150 | 28,000 | Lubricated | -10° to 200° | ABEC-1 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Precision Stainless Steel Ball Bearings


Made to tight tolerances, these 440C stainless steel bearings combine speed and accuracy with corrosion resistance.
Open bearings dissipate heat more efficiently than shielded bearings.
Shielded bearings block out dust and other contaminants, but do not dissipate heat as efficiently as open bearings.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Radial Load Cap., lbs. | |||||||||||
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For Shaft Dia. | For Housing ID | Wd. | Ring Material | Dynamic | Static | Max. Speed, rpm | Lubrication | Temp. Range, °F | ABEC Rating | Each | |
Open | |||||||||||
9mm | 17mm | 4mm | 440C Stainless Steel | 235 | 80 | 31,000 | Lubricated | -30° to 280° | ABEC-7 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Shielded | |||||||||||
9mm | 17mm | 6mm | 440C Stainless Steel | 235 | 80 | 31,000 | Lubricated | -30° to 280° | ABEC-7 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Food Industry Permanently Lubricated Stainless Steel Ball Bearings

Good for applications with incidental food contact, these 440C stainless steel bearings have a food-grade, solid polymer lubricant between the balls and ring that eliminates the need for additional lubrication. The solid lubricant blocks out water and dust, extending the life of the bearing.
Sealed bearings have even better resistance to dust and contaminants than open bearings.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Radial Load Cap., lbs. | |||||||||||||
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Bearing Trade Number | For Shaft Dia., mm | For Housing ID, mm | Wd., mm | Ring Material | Dynamic | Static | Max. Speed, rpm | Lubrication | Temp. Range, °F | ABEC Rating | Specifications Met | Each | |
Sealed | |||||||||||||
606-2RS | 6 | 17 | 6 | 440C Stainless Steel | 500 | 185 | 26,000 | Lubricated | -40° to 200° | ABEC-1 | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3570 | 00000000 | 000000 |
689-2RS | 9 | 17 | 5 | 440C Stainless Steel | 290 | 145 | 23,000 | Lubricated | -40° to 200° | ABEC-1 | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3570 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Ultra-Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Ball Bearings

These 316 stainless steel bearings are more corrosion resistant than our other stainless steel bearings, but they have a lower load capacity.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Radial Load Cap., lbs. | ||||||||||||
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Bearing Trade Number | For Shaft Dia. | For Housing ID | Wd. | Ring Material | Dynamic | Static | Max. Speed, rpm | Lubrication | Temp. Range, °F | ABEC Rating | Each | |
Open | ||||||||||||
606 | 6mm | 17mm | 6mm | 316 Stainless Steel | 75 | 50 | 2,300 | Required | -40° to 140° | Not Rated | 0000000 | 000000 |
Plastic Ball Bearings

These acetal bearings have good all-around corrosion and chemical resistance.
316 stainless steel balls have excellent corrosion resistance.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Radial Load Cap., lbs. | 316 Stainless Steel Ball | |||||||||||
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Bearing Trade Number | For Shaft Dia. | For Housing ID | Wd. | Ring Material | Dynamic | Static | Max. Speed, rpm | Lubrication | Temp. Range, °F | ABEC Rating | Each | |
Open | ||||||||||||
606 | 6mm | 17mm | 6mm | Acetal Plastic | 26 | 17 | 2,352 | Not Required | -40° to 180° | Not Rated | 00000000 | 00000 |
Flanged Ball Bearings
The flange ensures proper positioning inside a tube or housing.
440C stainless steel bearings are more corrosion resistant than steel bearings.
Open bearings dissipate heat more efficiently than shielded and sealed bearings.
Shielded bearings block out dust and other contaminants, but do not dissipate heat as efficiently as open bearings.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.


Flange | Radial Load Cap., lbs. | |||||||||||||
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Bearing Trade Number | For Shaft Dia. | For Housing ID | Wd. | OD | Thick. | Ring Material | Dynamic | Static | Max. Speed, rpm | Lubrication | Temp. Range, °F | ABEC Rating | Each | |
606 | 6mm | 17mm | 6mm | 19mm | 1.2mm | 440C Stainless Steel | 400 | 150 | 49,000 | Lubricated | -50° to 300° | ABEC-3 | 000000000 | 000000 |
606 | 6mm | 17mm | 6mm | 19mm | 1.2mm | Steel | 500 | 190 | 49,000 | Lubricated | -50° to 300° | ABEC-3 | 000000000 | 0000 |
689 | 9mm | 17mm | 4mm | 19mm | 1mm | 440C Stainless Steel | 230 | 120 | 44,000 | Lubricated | -50° to 300° | ABEC-3 | 000000000 | 00000 |


Flange | Radial Load Cap., lbs. | |||||||||||||
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Bearing Trade Number | For Shaft Dia. | For Housing ID | Wd. | OD | Thick. | Ring Material | Dynamic | Static | Max. Speed, rpm | Lubrication | Temp. Range, °F | ABEC Rating | Each | |
606-2Z | 6mm | 17mm | 6mm | 19mm | 1.2mm | 440C Stainless Steel | 400 | 150 | 42,000 | Lubricated | -50° to 300° | ABEC-3 | 000000000 | 000000 |
606-2Z | 6mm | 17mm | 6mm | 19mm | 1.2mm | Steel | 500 | 190 | 42,000 | Lubricated | -50° to 300° | ABEC-3 | 000000000 | 00000 |
689-2Z | 9mm | 17mm | 5mm | 19mm | 1.1mm | 440C Stainless Steel | 230 | 120 | 37,000 | Lubricated | -50° to 300° | ABEC-3 | 000000000 | 00000 |
689-2Z | 9mm | 17mm | 5mm | 19mm | 1.1mm | 440C Stainless Steel | 290 | 120 | 43,000 | Lubricated | -20° to 250° | ABEC-5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Thrust Ball Bearings


Steel balls and washers allow these bearings to handle higher loads than bearings with stainless steel components. With an open design, they dissipate heat more efficiently than one-piece thrust ball bearings.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | ||||||||||||
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For Shaft Dia. | OD | Thick. | Cage Material | Washer Material | Dynamic | Static | Max. Speed, rpm | Lubrication | Temp. Range, °F | Includes | Each | |
Open | ||||||||||||
7mm | 17mm | 4.92mm | Nylon Plastic | Steel | 15 | 130 | 5,000 | Required | -40° to 220° | Two Washers | 0000000 | 00000 |
7mm | 17mm | 6mm | Bronze | Steel | 410 | 700 | 11,000 | Required | -60° to 250° | Two Washers | 0000000 | 00000 |
9mm | 17mm | 5mm | Bronze | Steel | 570 | 920 | 9,000 | Required | -60° to 250° | Two Washers | 0000000 | 0000 |
Corrosion-Resistant Thrust Ball Bearings


A combination of stainless steel and nylon components provide increased corrosion resistance over standard thrust ball bearings. With an open design, they dissipate heat more efficiently than one-piece thrust ball bearings.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | ||||||||||||
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For Shaft Dia. | OD | Thick. | Cage Material | Washer Material | Dynamic | Static | Max. Speed, rpm | Lubrication | Temp. Range, °F | Includes | Each | |
Open | ||||||||||||
7mm | 17mm | 4.92mm | Nylon Plastic | 410 Stainless Steel | 15 | 95 | 5,000 | Required | -40° to 220° | Two Washers | 0000000 | 00000 |
Light Duty Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings

Use where high loads and speeds are not required.
Thermoplastic-blend bearings have low moisture absorption and create very low friction in applications with light loads, and frequent starts and stops.
Note: Dynamic load capacity is the maximum load a bearing can withstand at a given shaft speed. If your application’s load and speed requirements are below the values listed, the bearing will work.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Housing ID | Lg. | Flange OD | Flange Thick. | Dynamic Radial Load Capacity | Dynamic Thrust Load Capacity | Color | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
Thermoplastic-Blend Bearings | |||||||||
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For 15mm Shaft Dia. | |||||||||
17mm | 9mm | 23mm | 1mm | 215 lbs. @ 60 rpm | 250 lbs. @ 60 rpm | Yellow | -50° to 190° | 00000000 | 00000 |
17mm | 12mm | 23mm | 1mm | 290 lbs. @ 60 rpm | 250 lbs. @ 60 rpm | Yellow | -50° to 190° | 00000000 | 0000 |
17mm | 17mm | 23mm | 1mm | 410 lbs. @ 60 rpm | 250 lbs. @ 60 rpm | Yellow | -50° to 190° | 00000000 | 0000 |
Ultra-Low-Friction Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings

Use these bearings in applications with frequent starts and stops because they operate with very little friction.
PTFE bearings have good chemical resistance.
Note: Dynamic load capacity is the maximum load a bearing can withstand at a given shaft speed. If your application’s load and speed requirements are below the values listed, the bearing will work.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Housing ID | Lg. | Flange OD | Flange Thick. | Dynamic Radial Load Capacity | Dynamic Thrust Load Capacity | Color | Temperature Range, °F | Specifications Met | Each | |
PTFE Plastic Bearings | ||||||||||
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For 12 mm Shaft Dia. | ||||||||||
17mm | 12mm | 22mm | 2.5mm | 15 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 15 lbs. @ 120 rpm | White | -200° to 450° | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Food Industry Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings

Made of FDA listed materials for use in food applications, these bearings also withstand caustic and washdown environments.
Acetal bearings are FDA compliant for direct contact with food. They’re commonly used on machines in food plants and manufacturing plants for packaging and healthcare equipment. These bearings are bright blue, so they’re easy to spot in your line in case of breakage.
Note: Dynamic load capacity is the maximum load a bearing can withstand at a given shaft speed. If your application’s load and speed requirements are below the values listed, the bearing will work.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Housing ID | Lg. | Flange OD | Flange Thick. | Dynamic Radial Load Capacity | Dynamic Thrust Load Capacity | Color | Temperature Range, °F | Specifications Met | Each | |
Acetal Plastic Bearings | ||||||||||
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For 15mm Shaft Dia. | ||||||||||
17mm | 9mm | 23mm | 1mm | 30 lbs. @ 60 rpm | 50 lbs. @ 60 rpm | Blue | -50° to 190° | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297 | 000000000 | 00000 |
17mm | 12mm | 23mm | 1mm | 40 lbs. @ 60 rpm | 50 lbs. @ 60 rpm | Blue | -50° to 190° | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297 | 000000000 | 0000 |
17mm | 17mm | 23mm | 1mm | 55 lbs. @ 60 rpm | 50 lbs. @ 60 rpm | Blue | -50° to 190° | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Chemical-Resistant Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings

These bearings stand up to a wider range of chemicals than other dry-running flanged sleeve bearings. They are lightweight and strong.
Note: Dynamic load capacity is the maximum load a bearing can withstand at a given shaft speed. If your application’s load and speed requirements are below the values listed, the bearing will work.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Housing ID | Lg. | Flange OD | Flange Thick. | Dynamic Radial Load Capacity | Dynamic Thrust Load Capacity | Color | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
PEEK Plastic Bearings | |||||||||
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For 12 mm Shaft Dia. | |||||||||
17mm | 20mm | 22mm | 2.5mm | 350 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 210 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Beige | -20° to 450° | 00000000 | 000000 |
Water-Resistant Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings

Good for underwater applications, these bearings won’t swell or warp when wet.
Note: Dynamic load capacity is the maximum load a bearing can withstand at a given shaft speed. If your application’s load and speed requirements are below the values listed, the bearing will work.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Housing ID | Lg. | Flange OD | Flange Thick. | Dynamic Radial Load Capacity | Dynamic Thrust Load Capacity | Color | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
Metric Rulon LR Plastic Bearings | |||||||||
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For 12mm Shaft Dia. | |||||||||
17mm | 16mm | 22mm | 2.5mm | 200 lbs. @ 120 rpm | 150 lbs. @ 120 rpm | Maroon | -400° to 500° | 00000000 | 000000 |
Precision Needle-Roller Bearings


Install these bearings directly onto hardened and ground shafts. They have higher load capacity, speed, and accuracy than standard needle-roller bearings.
Open bearings dissipate heat more efficiently than sealed bearings.
Shaft liners allow you to use the bearing on unhardened and unground shafts.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Ultra-Thin Linear Sleeve Bearings

Thinner than standard linear sleeve bearings, these bearings fit where clearance is a concern. Pair them with round end-supported shafts. They have fixed alignment, so they’re best for applications where shaft misalignment is unlikely. The PTFE lining stands up to chemicals and won’t scratch the shaft. To install, slide them into a housing (not included).
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Shaft Diameter, mm | Overall Length, mm | For Housing ID, mm | With Retaining Ring Grooves | Dynamic Load Capacity | Static Load Capacity, lbs. | Shaft Clearance, mm | Temperature Range, °F | For Shaft Material | Each | |
Fixed Alignment | ||||||||||
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PTFE-Lined 6061 Aluminum Bearings | ||||||||||
10 | 26 | 17.000 to 17.018 | No | 250 lbs. @ 100 fpm | 1,500 | 0.038 | -400° to 375° | Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
High-Speed Ultra-Thin Linear Sleeve Bearings

Use these ultra-thin sleeve bearings in high-speed applications where clearance is a concern. They have a ceramic liner to achieve high speeds and allow rapid acceleration and deceleration. Pair them with round end-supported shafts. These fixed-alignment bearings are for use where shaft misalignment is unlikely. To install, slide them into a housing (not included).
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Shaft Diameter, mm | Overall Length, mm | For Housing ID, mm | Dynamic Load Capacity | Static Load Capacity, lbs. | Shaft Clearance, mm | Temperature Range, °F | For Shaft Material | Each | |
Fixed Alignment | |||||||||
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Ceramic-Lined 6061 Aluminum Bearings | |||||||||
10 | 26 | 17.000 - 17.018 | 250 lbs. @ 100 fpm | 1,500 | 0.038 | -200° to 400° | Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
Ball Joint Rod End Inserts


Without changing the ID, these inserts handle some misalignment on rod ends. They attach to your rod end to move your fastener away from the rod-end body.
Cone-style inserts help position rod ends between receiving forks, straps, and clevises.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Rod End ID | ID | OD | Overall Ht. | Each | |
Cone | |||||
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Chrome-Plated Carbon Steel | |||||
8mm | 8mm | 17mm | 9mm | 000000000 | 000000 |