Bearing Tech — linear

QOTD: Can I Use a Ball Bearing to Support my Ball Screw?

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QOTD: Can I Use a Ball Bearing to Support my Ball Screw?

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.

  1. Fixed: axially located, designed to handle axial loads in both directions
  2. Supported: axially non-located, design to support radial loads and radial stiffness
  3. 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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5 Interchange Tools for Finding the Right Industrial Bearing
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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