MRC Bearings Services (Kulpsville, PA) offers the R Series inch-sized stainless ball bearings for small shaft diameters. The single-row, deep-groove radial conrad-type bearings carry radial and thrust loads in either direction at high speeds. Bore sizes range from 1/8 to 1 ½", and open, shielded, and sealed bearings are available. Basic radial dynamic load ratings range from 70 lbf to 3,780 lbf and basic radial static load ratings range from 27 lbf to 2,650 lbf, depending on type. The bearings are supplied with pressed steel cages. Two-piece riveted machined phenolic or bronze cages are available.



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This article first appeared in the August, 2006 issue of Motion Control Technology Magazine (Vol. 30 No. 8).

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