Double-direction axial deep groove ball bearing

single-directionhardened steel

Ball bearings are a sub-category of roller bearings. In ball bearings, rolling elements between a inner ring and an outer ring reduce frictional resistance, in contrast to lubrication in the case of plain bearings. The rings secure axles and shafts by absorbing radial and/or axial forces, depending on the structural form, while allowing the rotation of the shaft or components mounted on an axle (for example, a wheel). Rolling friction mostly occurs between the three main components of inner ring, outer ring and rolling element. Since the rolling elements in the inner and outer ring roll on hardened steel surfaces with optimised lubrication, the rolling friction of these bearings is relatively low. Axial deep-groove ball bearings Axial deep-groove ball bearings are suitable for supporting axial loads but must not be subjected to radial loads. Axial deep-groove ball bearings are not self-retaining and consist of the shaft washer, housing washer and ball set retained by a cage. Depending on the application, they are manufactured as single or double-direction bearings. Single-direction axial deep-groove ball bearings are suitable for absorbing axial forces in one direction and can thus support the shaft to one side. Double-direction axial deep-groove ball bearings, by contrast, can absorb axial forces in both directions and thus, as locating bearings, they support the guidance of the shaft to both sides.