78mm OD Bearings | McMaster-Carr

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.

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
Open







				Steel

				60	78	10	1	2,550	9,400	-50	130	Standard	6812	6656K148	000000


				Shielded







								Steel

								60	78	10	1	2,550	8,000	-40	150	Standard	6812-2Z	6656K236	00000

Thrust Ball Bearings

For silky-smooth motion, the balls inside these bearings roll nearly friction-free. You'll often find them at the end of a shaft or between a stationary and rotating surface, such as on a propeller or rotary table.

These bearings come as three separate pieces—one cage and two washers. The cage holds the balls in place, while the washers create a surface for the balls to roll on. This design is easy to lubricate, but the oil will attract dust and grime since it's exposed.

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

	OD, mm	Thk., mm	Cage Material	Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lb.	Max. Rotation Speed, rpm	Temp. Range, ° F	Includes		Each
Steel



	50	78	22	Steel	10,900	3,400	-40 to 250	Two Washers	7806K762	0000000


	55	78	18	Steel	8,900	2,600	-40 to 240	Two Washers	6681K24	000000

High-Load Cylindrical-Roller Thrust Bearings

Thick, pop-can-shaped rollers balance strength and speed. These bearings reduce friction and support heavier loads than ball or needle-roller thrust bearings.

They come as three separate pieces—one cage and two washers. The cage holds the rollers in place, while the washers create a surface for the rollers to run on. This design is easy to lubricate, but the oil will attract dust and grime since it’s exposed.

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

	OD, mm	Thk., mm	Cage Material	Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lb.	Max. Rotation Speed, rpm	Temp. Range, ° F	Includes		Each
Steel



	55	78	16	Nylon	20,200	4,350	-25 to 245	Two Washers	4300N21	0000000

Needle-Roller Thrust Bearings


Bearings	Washers

Small but mighty, our thinnest rolling thrust bearings slot into tight spaces and spin at whirring speeds. Their long, slender rollers support thrust loads and reduce friction in everything from machine tool spindles to gearboxes.

A cage holds the rollers in place. You can install these bearings without washers between hardened, ground surfaces for the thinnest profile. If you’re working with unhardened, unground surfaces, you’ll need two washers for the rollers to run on. This three-piece design is easy to lubricate, but the oil will attract dust and grime since it’s exposed.

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

	Thrust Bearings										Thin Washers			Thick Washers
	For Shaft Dia., mm	OD, mm	Thk., mm	Cage Material	Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lb.	Max. Rotation Speed, rpm	Temp. Range, ° F	Specs. Met		Each	Thk., mm		Each	Thk., mm		Each
Steel



		55	78	3	Steel	8,500	4,300	0 to 240	DIN 5405-2	5909K22	000000	1	5909K82	00000	5	5909K94	000000

Washers for Needle-Roller Thrust Bearings

These hardened steel washers protect softer shafts and housings from the rolling contact of needle rollers. Without them, needle rollers can indent and score unhardened surfaces, leading to premature wear and bearing failure. Positioned between the bearing and each mating surface, these washers distribute thrust loads evenly and extend service life. They adapt needle-roller thrust bearings for unhardened, unground surfaces.

For Shaft Dia., mm	OD, mm	Thk., mm	Washer Material	Specs. Met		Each
55	78	1	Steel	DIN 5405-3, ISO 303	5909K82	00000
55	78	5	Steel	—	5909K94	00000

Metric Press-Fit Drill Bushings

Also known as jig bushings, these metric drill bushings fit inside fixture plate holes to precisely guide drill bits, counterbores, reamers, and other cutting tools. They improve accuracy so that your drilled holes and cuts are consistent from part to part. Known for their versatility, drill bushings are also used as spacers, shims, and machinery bushings. These bushings are made of hardened, ground steel that holds its shape and resists wear, so they last for many cycles without needing to be replaced.

All bushings have a chamfer on the outside that centers the bushing as you place it into the hole. Press into place with a manual or hydraulic press. Since the bushing is sized slightly larger than the hole for an extremely tight fit, it’ll stay put permanently. These are ANSI Type PM bushings—also known as headless bushings—which means you don’t need to counterbore the hole to mount them flush.

They also have an internal chamfer that makes it easy to insert bits, pins, and punches without damaging the bushing or misaligning tools.

Don't see the size you need? Additional sizes are available.

						Tolerance, mm							Each
	OD, mm	Lg., mm	Internal Chamfer	For Drill Bit Size, mm	For Drill Bit Size Decimal Equiv.	ID	OD	Lg.	Drill Bushing Type	Material	Hardness		1-5	6-11	12-Up
60 mm ID



		78	35	One End	60	2.3622"	0.01 to 0.029	0.059 to 0.078	-0.01 to 0.254	PM	Steel	Rockwell C61	96990A992	000000	000000	000000