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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 Bearings

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

    Open

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

    Shielded

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

    Sealed

    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.
    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.
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    ABEC
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    Inner Ring
    Type
    Bearing Trade
    No.
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    Open
     
    Steel
    101951
    38037,000-20230Standard6800
    5972K21100000
    102261
    60034,000-20230Standard6900
    5972K2410000
     
    Shielded
     
    Steel
    101951
    38037,000-20230Standard6800-2Z
    5972K1530000
    102261
    60034,000-20230Standard6900-2Z
    5972K1640000
     
    Sealed
     
    Steel
    101951
    38037,000-20230Standard6800-2RS
    5972K2750000
    102261
    60034,000-20230Standard6900-2RS
    5972K2860000
     
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