As ball bearings prevent direct metal-to-metal contact between elements in motion, they prevent friction, excessive heat and wear and tear. More benefits of ball bearings are:

  • Cost-effective
  • Easy to replace
  • Can operate under a wide range of temperatures
  • Uses grease with a higher dripping point
  • Gives less resistance
  • Robust

Ball bearings are versatile and different types are used depending on the application.

  • Loose ball bearings
  • Miniature bearings – For compact applications
  • Thin section ball bearing – For high-tech applications
  • Deep groove ball bearing – For higher load capacities
  • Magneto bearing – For low loads and high speeds
  • Stainless steel ball bearings – Used where there is a risk of corrosion

As they are so common, ball bearings are used in many sectors including:

  • Automotive
  • Agriculture
  • Gearboxes and motors
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Electrical power plants

Specific examples of items that use ball bearings are bicycle wheels, appliances, centrifugal pumps and lawnmowers.

The Bearing Company have a variety of ball bearings for sale from trusted brands like Enduro, NTN-SNR, SKF, FAG, TIMKEN, INA, NSK, RHP and our own brand bearings.

Our popular bearings include miniature bearings, deep groove ball bearings and loose ball bearings. All of our ball bearings for sale come in a range of dimensions and pack sizes.

We can offer next-day delivery and tracked delivery with reliable couriers. If you need guidance on which type of ball bearing is best for your job, call us on 01527 509620 or email [email protected].

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