68mm Housing ID Bearings

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.

Shielded—The balls are covered just enough to keep out large particles while allowing air to pass through and dissipate heat.

Sealed—The best choice for dirty environments. A barrier seals out dust so it won't gunk up or wear down the balls. However, these bearings retain the most heat since air can't flow through.

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







				Corrosion-Resistant 440C Stainless Steel

				40	68	15	1	3,200	12,000	-40	240	Standard	6008	00000000	0000000


				Shielded







								Steel

								40	68	15	1	4,000	12,000	-20	230	Standard	6008-2Z	00000000	00000


								40	68	15	3	4,000	11,000	-20	230	Standard	6008-2Z	0000000	00000
								45	68	12	1	3,150	9,700	-40	150	Standard	6909-2Z	00000000	00000




										Corrosion-Resistant 440C Stainless Steel

										40	68	15	1	3,200	10,000	-40	240	Standard	6008-2Z	00000000	000000


										Sealed







														Steel

														40	68	15	1	4,000	5,400	-20	230	Standard	6008-2RS	00000000	00000


														40	68	15	3	4,000	7,000	-30	210	Standard	6008-2RS	0000000	00000

Tapered-Roller Bearings

Found anywhere from machine tool spindles to conveyor rollers, these bearings have a two-piece design that allows for adjustment.

					Radial Load Cap., lb.		Thrust Load Cap., lb.
	For Shaft Dia., mm	For Housing ID, mm	Wd., mm	Bearing Trade No.	Dynamic	Static	Dynamic	Static	Max. Rotation Speed, rpm	Lubrication	Temp. Range, ° F		Each
For Combined Radial and Thrust Load—Open with Steel Ring



		40	68	14.5	32008	3,000	16,100	1,900	17,700	2,700	Required	-60 to 200	0000000	000000


		40	68	14.5	32008	10,550	15,100	6,650	Not Rated	5,300	Required	-50 to 300	0000000	00000

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.

Sealed—The best choice for dirty environments. A barrier seals out dust so it won't gunk up or wear down the balls. However, these bearings retain the most heat since air can't flow through.

Steel—Strong and wear resistant. However, these bearings are best for dry environments since moisture will cause them to rust.

							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







				Corrosion-Resistant 440C Stainless Steel

				40	68	15	1	2,900	5,000	-10	200	Standard	6008	00000000	0000000


				45	68	12	1	3,150	5,000	-10	200	Standard	6909	00000000	000000


				Sealed







								Steel

								40	68	15	1	3,200	5,550	10	200	Standard	6008-2RS	00000000	00000




										Corrosion-Resistant 440C Stainless Steel

										40	68	15	1	2,900	5,000	-10	200	Standard	6008-2RS	00000000	000000


										45	68	12	1	3,150	5,000	-10	200	Standard	6909-2RS	00000000	000000

Needle-Roller Bearings

Also known as drawn-cup roller bearings, these are our thinnest roller bearings. The outer ring is drawn out to form a lip that holds the bearing together. Bearings take on the shape of their housing and may be oblong prior to installation.

Open Bearing—Open bearings dissipate heat more efficiently than sealed bearings.

				Radial Load Cap., lb.
	For Shaft Dia., mm	For Housing ID, mm	Wd., mm	Dynamic	Static	Max. Rotation Speed, rpm	Lubrication	For Shaft Surface Smoothness, Ra, μin	Temp. Range, ° F	Specs. Met		Each
For Radial Load—Open with Steel Ring



		60	68	12	3,900	7,150	4,450	Required	8	-20 to 280	DIN 618, ISO 3245	00000000	000000


		60	68	20	7,500	16,850	4,450	Required	8	-20 to 280	DIN 618, ISO 3245	00000000	00000
		60	68	32	11,900	30,300	4,450	Required	8	-20 to 280	DIN 618, ISO 3245	00000000	00000

High-Precision Angular Contact Ball Bearings

Open

Sealed

Our most precise bearings for tackling radial and thrust loads at once, with tolerances tighter than a speck of dust. Rated ABEC 7 out of 9, they meet strict tolerance standards established by the Annular Bearing Engineers Committee (ABEC). Choose them for equipment that requires both high speed and pinpoint accuracy, such as machine tool spindles. For example, a bearing on a spindle withstands a radial load as it spins at high speeds and a thrust load when the cutting tool touches the workpiece. These bearings don’t handle as much force from radial loads as standard ones, but you can pair them with a cylindrical roller bearing to increase their load capacity.

Single Row—Single-row bearings withstand thrust loads from one direction.

Open—With no rubber seal to block airflow, these bearings dissipate heat quickly, extending the life of the lubricant and reducing friction over time.

Sealed—The best choice for dirty environments. A barrier seals out dust so it won't gunk up or wear down the balls. However, these bearings retain the most heat since air can't flow through.

Steel—Strong and wear resistant. However, these bearings are best for dry environments since moisture will cause them to rust.

										Temp. Range, ° F
	For Shaft Dia., mm	For Housing ID, mm	Wd., mm	ABEC Rating	Material	Dynamic Combined Load Cap., lbf	Max. Rotation Speed, rpm	Lubrication	Contact Angle	Min.	Max.	Bearing Trade No.		Each
Single Row







				Open

				40	68	15	7	Steel	3,750	20,000	Required	15°	-30	140	7008	0000000	0000000




						Sealed

						40	68	15	7	Steel	4,850	21,300	Lubricated	15°	0	230	7008	0000000	000000

Ball Bearings for Food and Beverage

Sealed

Food production rolls along smoothly on these bearings. Greased with FDA-compliant lubricant, they’re safe to install on food-processing equipment, such as conveyor belts, so long as they don’t directly touch the food. The 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.

Sealed—The best choice for dirty environments. A barrier seals out dust so it won't gunk up or wear down the balls. However, these bearings retain the most heat since air can't flow through.

							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	Food Industry Std.	Bearing Trade No.		Each
Sealed







				Corrosion-Resistant 440C Stainless Steel

				40	68	15	1	3,200	5,000	-40	200	Standard	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3570	6008-2RS	00000000	0000000


				45	68	12	1	2,650	5,000	-40	200	Standard	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3570	6909-2RS	00000000	000000

Electrically Insulating Ball Bearings

Sealed

Protect bearings from stray currents. The ceramic balls insulate bearings from electrical charges in electric motors and power generators that can damage the inner ring over time. The balls also generate less heat than metal ones, so you don’t have to lubricate them as often to keep bearings running smoothly.

Sealed—The best choice for dirty environments. A barrier seals out dust so it won't gunk up or wear down the balls. However, these bearings retain the most heat since air can't flow through.

Steel—Strong and wear resistant. However, these bearings are best for dry environments since moisture will cause them to rust.

							Temp. Range, ° F			Ceramic Balls
	For Shaft Dia., mm	For Housing ID, mm	Wd., mm	ABEC Rating	Dynamic Radial Load Cap., lb.	Max. Rotation Speed, rpm	Min.	Max.	Bearing Trade No.		Each
Sealed







				Steel

				40	68	15	1	4,000	12,000	-40	210	6008-2RZ	0000000	0000000

Angular Contact Ball Bearings

Single Row

Open

Support radial and thrust loads at the same time. These bearings are often found inside equipment such as gearboxes and pumps. For example, a bearing inside a gearbox withstands a radial load when the gear is engaged and a momentary thrust load when you shift to a new one. While they don't handle as much force from radial loads as standard bearings, you can pair them with a cylindrical roller bearing to increase their load capacity.

Single Row—Single-row bearings withstand thrust loads from one direction.

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.

										Temp. Range, ° F
	For Shaft Dia., mm	For Housing ID, mm	Wd., mm	ABEC Rating	Material	Dynamic Combined Load Cap., lbf	Max. Rotation Speed, rpm	Lubrication	Contact Angle	Min.	Max.	Bearing Trade No.		Each
Single Row







				Open

				40	68	15	5	Steel	4,800	21,700	Required	15°	-40	250	7008	00000000	0000000