Various applications require bearings explicitly designed to handle a particular kind of load. For instance, most radial ball bearings can handle both radial and thrust loads. While roller bearings are better suited where only radial loads are required. The intended use for the bearings should be considered along with load ratings, limiting speeds, before selecting and installing a particular type of bearing.

Deep Groove Ball Bearings

Deep grove ball bearings are the most widely used bearing type and are extremely versatile. They have low friction and are optimized for low noise and vibration which enables high rotational speeds. The purpose of deep groove precision ball bearings is to reduce rotational friction and support radial and axial loads. Radial Ball bearings can support moderate radial loads and moderate axial loads (parallel to the shaft). They can operate at high speeds (400,000 RPMs and higher).

Features of Deep Groove Ball Bearings:

They can handle radial and a limited axial (or thrust) load. Deep groove ball bearings are a good option if a load is applied to the bearing from both the side of a shaft (radial) and along the shaft (axial).