Benefits of Deep Groove Ball Bearing Application

If you're in the market for a new bearing, it may be time to consider a deep groove ball bearing. These bearings have become a popular choice for many applications, from industrial machinery to automobiles. They have a large capacity for thrust and can replace traditional tapered roller bearings. In this article, we'll review the benefits of deep groove ball bearings. Also, we'll cover self-aligning design and contact surfaces.

Self-aligning ability

In order to improve self-alignment of the bearings, the sealing lip of these ball bearings is made of oil-resistant rubber or acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber. Self-aligning ball bearings can be operated at higher speeds than conventional bearings, depending on lubrication and bearing size. Self-aligning ball bearings are best suited for applications involving radial loads and are not suitable for axial loads. Open and shielded seal ball bearings may require lubrication, while closed seal bearings come pre-lubricated.

Self-aligning design

A self-aligning deep groove ball bearing is one that has a double row of balls within a spherical raceway. Because of the high contact stress generated by the large difference in curvature between the balls and the outer ring, these bearings are suitable for applications where shaft misalignment is a potential problem. However, this design comes with its own drawbacks as well.

Self-aligning contact surfaces

One type of ball bearing that uses self-aligning contact surfaces is the deep groove ball bearing. These bearings have two rows of balls and a common sphered raceway in the outer ring. They allow for minor shaft deflection and mounting errors and are available with taper and cylindrical bores. Some types of self-aligning ball bearings also feature snap rings for mounting.

Self-aligning bearing rings

The Self-aligning bearing rings for deep-groove ball-bearings are designed to compensate for misalignment and have greater axial load carrying capacity than their single-row radial counterparts. Their self-aligning features include an inner ring and cage with a low coefficient of friction. They are available with cylindrical or taper bores and can be installed using an adapter sleeve or extended inner ring.

Non-contact seals

Non-contact seals are a good option for deep groove ball bearing applications. The shields are made of different elastomeric materials that are compatible with the application environment and temperature. Non-contact seals do not contact the inner ring of the bearing, allowing for better protection against contamination and lubrication migration. They can also be made with different seal lip designs. Non-contact seals do not contact the inner ring of the bearing while contact seals do.

Applications

One of the most common types of deep groove ball bearing is the inch-deep groove ball bearing. These are characterized by an arc-shaped raceway on the inner and outer rings. In addition to bearing radial and axial loads, these bearings are capable of high-speed rotation. The structure of these bearings can vary, ranging from single-shielded and double-sealed designs to single-sealed and snap ring types.