Ball Bearings

Overview:

Miniature ball bearings are a type of small-sized ball bearings designed to handle light loads and operate in compact spaces. They are commonly used in applications where space is limited, and low-friction, precise movement is required. Despite their small size, miniature ball bearings offer reliable performance and are essential components in various industries and devices.



Features and benefits

• Capable of carrying relatively smaller loads
• Suitable for low, medium and high speed applications
• Suited for low noise and low torque applications

• Miniature Deep Groove Ball Bearings: These are the most common type of miniature ball bearings. They have a simple design with an inner ring, an outer ring, steel balls, and a cage. They are suitable for radial loads and can also handle some axial loads in both directions.
• Miniature Angular Contact Ball Bearings: These bearings have a contact angle between the balls and raceways, allowing them to support both radial and axial loads. They are commonly used in applications where combined radial and axial loads are present.
• Miniature Thrust Ball Bearings: Thrust ball bearings are designed to handle axial loads in a single direction. They consist of two washers and a set of steel balls arranged in a cage. Miniature thrust ball bearings are used in applications with limited axial space.
• Miniature Self-Aligning Ball Bearings: These bearings have the ability to self-align, accommodating shaft misalignments. They can handle both radial and limited axial loads and are commonly used in applications with alignment challenges.
• Miniature Flanged Ball Bearings: Flanged bearings have a flange on the outer ring, providing a mounting surface. They are used in applications where axial location is required, or space limitations make mounting easier.
• Miniature Thrust Roller Bearings: These bearings can handle higher axial loads than thrust ball bearings. They use cylindrical rollers instead of balls and are suitable for applications with higher load requirements.
• Miniature Stainless Steel Ball Bearings: These bearings are made from stainless steel, making them corrosion-resistant and suitable for applications in harsh environments or with exposure to moisture.

Applications:

Miniature ball bearings find applications in a wide range of industries and devices due to their compact size, low friction, and versatility. Here are examples of applications in which miniature ball bearings might be used:

• Agricultural
• Electric motors 
• Food processing machinery
• Pumps
• Railway
• Wind energy
• Automotive 
• Papermaking machinery