Bearing Tech — linear
QOTD: Can I Use a Ball Bearing to Support my Ball Screw?
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Can I Use a Ball Bearing to Support my Ball Screw? You can, but let’s make sure the correct ball bearing is specified and sourced. Ball screw ends are either fixed, supported, or free.
- Fixed: axially located, designed to handle axial loads in both directions
- Supported: axially non-located, design to support radial loads and radial stiffness
- Free: non-located, unsupported, cantilevered screw - generally not recommended. Drastic reduction in stability, strength, and stiffness.
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5 Interchange Tools for Finding the Right Industrial Bearing
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Industrial bearing part number codes can range from the basic - every manufacturer offers a 6205 open deep groove ball bearing - to the downright mind numbing - take example a SKF BT2B 332506/HA2 two row tapered roller bearing. Manufacturers, distributors, aggregators, and end users have a range of resources available to identify bearings by their part numbers.
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- Tags: interchange, linear, manufacturers