SKF Miniature ball bearing closure on one side

Miniature ball bearings are single-row deep groove ball bearings with a bore diameter of up to 10 mm. Single-row deep groove ball bearings are extremely versatile. They are simple in design, suitable for high to very high speeds, very robust and thus low-maintenance. Thanks to the deep grooves and the close contact between the grooves and the balls, deep groove ball bearings are extremely well suited to tolerate both radial loads and axial loads in both directions, even at high speeds. Both open (unsealed) and sealed versions of the miniature ball bearings are available.

Bearing with cover plates Z:
The cover plates, manufactured from sheet steel, are primarily suited to applications where the i-race of the bearing rotates. There is a sealing gap between the outer edge of the plate and the i-race. The clearance between the cover plate and the i-race is designed in such a way that no contact can be made, even if the bearing exhibits a large amount of radial play. To prevent corrosion, the cover plates are galvanized.

Bearing with low-friction seals RSL, RZ:
These non-contact seals are made from oil-resistant and wear-resistant nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) with sheet steel reinforcement. There is a very narrow clearance between the seal and the i-race, which prevents contact between the two components. This allows bearings with low-friction seals to be used at high speeds in the same manner as bearings with Z-seals, although the former offer better sealing performance.

Bearing with contact seals RSH, RS1:
Contact seals are made from nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) with sheet steel reinforcement. The seals are fitted in the recesses of the o-race. In contrast to the low-friction seal, the contact seal makes contact with the i-race. The contact seal prevents the ingress of any dust or moisture into the bearing.