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    Ball Bearing Profile

    Performance

    Ball Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ball Bearings. Ball Bearings, Open.

    Open

    Smoother than smooth—the balls inside these bearings roll nearly friction-free. You’ll often find them on rapidly rotating parts, from the whirring chuck on a power drill to the spinning shaft on an electric motor.
    Open—With no rubber seal to block airflow, these bearings dissipate heat quickly, extending the life of the lubricant and reducing friction over time.
    Steel—Strong and wear resistant. However, these bearings are best for dry environments since moisture will cause them to rust.
    Corrosion-Resistant 440C Stainless Steel—Combine the strength of steel with the corrosion resistance of stainless steel. These bearings won't degrade from water or mild chemicals, such as the ammonia in cleaning solutions. However, they'll weaken when exposed to salt water and harsh chemicals, such as bleach.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—The most corrosion-resistant metal bearings we offer. They won't pit or weaken from salt water or harsh chemicals, such as bleach and chlorine found in cleaning solutions.
    ABEC Rating—Bearings with an ABEC rating meet industry tolerance standards established by the Annular Bearing Engineers Committee (ABEC). They're rated on a scale from 1 to 9. The higher the rating, the tighter the tolerance. Bearings rated ABEC 1 or 3 are precise enough for most applications. If your application consistently runs at high speeds or requires high accuracy, consider bearings rated ABEC 5 or higher, since they generate less friction and heat.
    Temp.
    Range, ° F
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    ABEC
    Rating
    Dynamic Radial
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Min.
    Max.
    Inner Ring
    Type
    Bearing
    Trade No.
    Each
    Open
     
    Steel
    122881
    		1,10032,000-20230Standard6001
    		5972K95000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 440C Stainless Steel
    122881
    		97030,000-40240Standard6001
    		6153K12700000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    12288Not Rated
    		1601,100-40140Standard6001
    		5908K3400000
     

    Dry-Running Flanged Ball Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ball Bearings. Dry-Running Flanged Ball Bearings, Shielded.

    Shielded

    Don't risk your bearing popping out of place or making a mess. The flange presses against the housing wall, so vibration and other sudden forces parallel to the shaft (thrust loads) won't knock these bearings off-kilter. Made of naturally slippery plastic, there's no lubricant to maintain. No lubricant means no oil that could drip off, wash out, or collect dust, so they're ideal for spic-and-span spaces. They stand up to thorough cleanings since they won't rust or warp from moisture.
    Shielded—The balls are covered just enough to keep out large particles while allowing air to pass through and dissipate heat.
    Acetal—The most common choice for plastic bearings, acetal is economical yet still stands up to daily wear and tear.
    316 Stainless Steel Balls—Won't corrode from salt water or harsh chemicals, such as bleach and chlorine found in cleaning solutions.
    Flange,
    mm
    Temp.
    Range, ° F
    316 Stainless
    Steel Balls
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    OD
    Thk.
    Dynamic Radial
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Min.
    Max.
    ABEC
    Rating
    Bearing
    Trade No.
    Each
    Shielded
     
    Acetal
    12289302301,700-40175Not Rated
    		6001
    		1301N214000000
    12359382301,700-40175Not Rated
    		6001
    		1301N21600000
     

    Permanently Lubricated Ball Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ball Bearings. Permanently Lubricated Ball Bearings.
    Install and forget these self-lubricating bearings. Their lubricant is a solid material that fills the space between the balls and releases oil over time, so you'll never need to add more.
    Open—With no rubber seal to block airflow, these bearings dissipate heat quickly, extending the life of the lubricant and reducing friction over time.
    Steel—Strong and wear resistant. However, these bearings are best for dry environments since moisture will cause them to rust.
    Corrosion-Resistant 440C Stainless Steel—Combine the strength of steel with the corrosion resistance of stainless steel. These bearings won't degrade from water or mild chemicals, such as the ammonia in cleaning solutions. However, they'll weaken when exposed to salt water and harsh chemicals, such as bleach.
    ABEC Rating—Bearings with an ABEC rating meet industry tolerance standards established by the Annular Bearing Engineers Committee (ABEC). They're rated on a scale from 1 to 9. The higher the rating, the tighter the tolerance. Bearings rated ABEC 1 or 3 are precise enough for most applications. If your application consistently runs at high speeds or requires high accuracy, consider bearings rated ABEC 5 or higher, since they generate less friction and heat.
    Temp.
    Range, ° F
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    ABEC
    Rating
    Dynamic Radial
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Min.
    Max.
    Inner Ring
    Type
    Bearing
    Trade No.
    Each
    Open
     
    Steel
    122881
    		97015,00010200Standard6001
    		2349K213000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 440C Stainless Steel
    122881
    		88015,000-10200Standard6001
    		4668K18200000
     

    Dry-Running Ball Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ball Bearings. Dry-Running Ball Bearings.
    Made of naturally slippery plastic so there's no lubricant to maintain or make a mess. These bearings are ideal for spic-and-span spaces since oil won't drip off, wash out, or collect dust over time. They won't rust or warp from moisture, so they stand up to thorough cleanings.
    Open—With no rubber seal to block airflow, these bearings dissipate heat quickly, reducing wear and extending the life of the bearing.
    Acetal—The most common choice for plastic bearings, acetal is economical yet still stands up to daily wear and tear.
    316 Stainless Steel Balls—Won't corrode from salt water or harsh chemicals, such as bleach and chlorine found in cleaning solutions.
    Glass Balls—Nonmagnetic, so they won't interfere with sensors and other sensitive electronics.
    Temp.
    Range, ° F
    316 Stainless
    Steel Balls
    Glass Balls
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Dynamic Radial
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Min.
    Max.
    ABEC
    Rating
    Bearing
    Trade No.
    Each
    Each
    Open
     
    Acetal
    12288551,100-40180Not Rated
    		6001
    		6455K1380000006455K147000000
     
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