Miniature Bearings Applications and Review
Miniature bearings are designed and available to handle radial, thrust, and combined loads in proportion to the capacity requirements of the small shafts for which they are designed.
They are commonly used in fractional horsepower motors, domestic appliances, precision instruments, tape recorders, and similar devices. Miniature bearings include all of the various combinations of shields and seals available in larger series bearings. Miniature bearings are available in a low and standard bearing quality, chromium-alloy, high carbon steel, and stainless steel.
Miniature bearings are available for pulley, skateboard bearing, guide roller, and pinch roll by several manufacturers in several bore sizes providing the advantages of a lightweight, low inertia, low torque, and accurate running characteristics with minimal runout and wobble.
Many Miniature bearings units feature outer ring assemblies with integrally molded tires. The most commonly used tire materials are aluminum, steel, and various engineered plastics such as nylon, polycarbonate, acetal resin, or polyurethane. The particular application requirements determine the tire material and configuration. Standard materials and shapes can be made available in many sizes.
