Ball bearing consisting of raceways (housing or wire rings), balls and cage.
Ball bearings are a type of rolling bearing in which balls are used as rolling elements to reduce friction between moving components in machines and equipment. Ball bearings consist of two main components: an inner ring, an outer ring and balls that run between the two rings.
The inner ring and the outer ring of the ball bearing are circular and each have a raceway on which the balls run. The balls are arranged in a cage that prevents them from touching and interfering with each other. The balls can move easily and smoothly along the raceways between the rings, enabling low-friction movement of the components.
Due to their design features, ball bearings have a high load capacity and service life, high precision and low friction. They are used in many different applications, including automotive applications, aerospace, mechanical engineering, medical technology and many other industries.
There are different types of ball bearings, including deep groove ball bearings, angular contact ball bearings, self-aligning ball bearings and thrust ball bearings, which are designed for different requirements and loads. Choosing the right ball bearing depends on various factors, including the load, speed, size and application in which the bearing is to be used.