IQS Newsroom Articles on Steel Ball Bearings
Steel Ball Bearings
Steel ball bearings are constructed of steel and stainless steel materials. Steel ball bearings are cylindrical in shape and have a track containing small steel balls. Steel ball bearings are used for many purposes, including in products like valve pumps, casters, drawers, appliance components, spray bottles, locking mechanisms, conveyors, roller skates, and even nail polish bottles.
Steel ball bearings are commonly used in commercial and industrial environments. They are small components placed in between moving parts and allow for smooth movement of pieces of equipment. Steel ball bearings ease the friction on machines and decrease wear. Without these components, moving parts would need frequent replacement. Steel is the most common material used to make ball bearings.
Steel ball bearings consist of inner and outer rings, inner and outer tracks, balls and a ball cage. The innermost part of a bearing fits on a shaft and contains an external track for the spherical bearings. A row of spherical bearings revolves around the circular track. Steel ball bearings can move in both radial and thrust motions, but can hold only small loads.