What is a Deep Groove Ball Bearing?

Not all ball bearings are created equal. Different types are designed to meet specific requirements, so if you’re not an engineer or distributor (and sometimes even if you are), it’s not always easy to pick out the one that best fits your needs.

Take one of the most commonly used type of bearing – deep-groove ball bearings. Just because it’s used often doesn’t mean it’s the right fit for your particular application. Let’s take the next few minutes to learn more.

Deep groove ball bearings are the most common type of ball bearing.

Features of deep groove ball bearings

Deep-groove ball bearings are great for handling large loads and fast operating speeds. They can withstand a radial load and a limited axial (or thrust) load. In short, deep-groove ball bearings are a good option if there will be pressure applied to the bearing from both the side of a shaft (radial) and along the shaft (axial).

Here’s a good article that explains the difference between radial and axial thrust load.

BENEFITS OF DEEP GROOVE BALL BEARINGS
Apart from being versatile, deep groove ball bearings offer many benefits, including:

• Quiet operation and reduced starting torque

• Multiple greasing / lubricating options

• Minimal service or maintenance requirements

APPLICATIONS OF DEEP-GROOVE BALL BEARINGS
Now that you better understand what a deep groove ball bearing is, here’s a list of industries that commonly rely on them:

• Agricultural

• Electric Motors

• Food Processing

• Gearboxes

• Machine Tool

• Material Handling

• Medical

• Printing

• Pumps

• Railway and Transportation

• Wind Energy

They are commonly used in electric motors and in household appliances, car motors, office machinery, automation control, and garden and household tools. They have deep raceway grooves and their race dimensions are close to the dimensions of the balls that run inside.

Deep groove ball bearings come in many sizes, materials and varieties according to consumer needs, including special industrial uses such as high-temperature applications. High-temperature bearings are made to withstand temperatures up to 350°C (660°F) and are suitable for machines used in the metals industry or for industrial ovens.

They fall under two designs: there are single-row deep groove ball bearings with a single row ; and there are double-row bearings, which have two rows of bearing balls. They can also be made in different sizes and for different loads according to their application, from miniature ball bearings for light loads and small assemblies to large deep groove ball bearings and heavy load deep groove bearings.

Replacing deep groove ball bearings with plain bearings can offer a range of benefits, including lower cost, less maintenance, greatly reduce noise at low speeds and easier installation. Plain bearing can also have a higher load capacity, simplified assembly, increased longevity, reduced housing dimensions and assembly size and weight.

CUSTOM SOLUTIONS ARE AVAILABLE

Just like the other high-quality bearings that Ritbearing supplies, our deep-groove ball bearings can be customized to fit your needs, so keep that in mind when trying to pick out what you need to order for your application.