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    About Ball Bearings
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    Select bearings by load direction, seal type, capacity, and speed ratings to limit wear and keep your equipment running.

    Ball Bearing Profile

    Performance

    Ball Bearings

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

    Shielded

    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.
    Shielded—The balls are covered just enough to keep out large particles while allowing air to pass through and dissipate heat.
    Steel—Strong and wear resistant. However, these bearings are best for dry environments since moisture will cause them to rust.
    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
    Shielded
     
    Steel
    122151
    		43033,000-20230Standard6801-2Z
    		5972K154000000
     

    Flanged Ball Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ball Bearings. Flanged Ball Bearings, Shielded.

    Shielded

    Install these bearings inside a housing and they won't budge. The flange presses against the housing wall, so vibration and other sudden forces parallel to the shaft (thrust loads) won't knock them off-kilter.
    Shielded—The balls are covered just enough to keep out large particles while allowing air to pass through and dissipate heat.
    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.
    Flange,
    mm
    Temp.
    Range, ° F
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    For Housing
    ID, mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    OD
    Thk.
    ABEC
    Rating
    Dynamic Radial
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Min.
    Max.
    Inner Ring
    Type
    Bearing
    Trade No.
    Each
    Shielded
     
    Steel
    12215231.11
    		43030,000-50300Standard6801-2Z
    		4390N159000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 440C Stainless Steel
    12215231.11
    		34030,000-50300Standard6801-2Z
    		4390N16100000
     
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