Representative image of deep groove ball bearings
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Deep Groove Ball Bearings

Deep groove ball bearings are rolling bearings with continuous raceway grooves and one or two rows of balls. They support mainly radial load plus useful axial load in either direction, making them a versatile low-friction choice for motors, pumps, gearboxes and general rotating machinery.

Key facts

Family
Bearings
Common types
Single-row open, Metal-shielded, Rubber-sealed, Double-row, Snap-ring groove, Hybrid ceramic ball
Materials
Bearing steel, Stainless steel, Sheet steel cage, Brass cage, Polyamide cage, Silicon nitride
Used in
Electric motors, Pumps, Gearboxes, Conveyors, Industrial blowers, Appliances

Types

  • Single-row open
  • Metal-shielded
  • Rubber-sealed
  • Double-row
  • Snap-ring groove
  • Hybrid ceramic ball

Materials

Applications

  • Electric motors
  • Pumps
  • Gearboxes
  • Conveyors
  • Industrial blowers
  • Appliances

What to send for a quote

  • bore, outside diameter and width
  • seal or shield style
  • internal clearance
  • cage type
  • bearing designation

Questions about deep groove ball bearings

What should I send to identify deep groove ball bearings?

Send bore, outside diameter and width, seal or shield style, internal clearance, cage type, bearing designation. Record suffixes as well as the base number because they define seals, shields, clearance and other important features. A clear photograph, drawing or readable reference can resolve details that dimensions alone do not show.

How should I select deep groove ball bearings?

Match closure, clearance, precision, cage and lubricant to load, speed, fit, temperature and contamination. Confirm the mating parts and operating environment before ordering, since an apparently similar size can use a different profile, material or internal arrangement.

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