RINGS & BALLS vacuum degassed, high carbon chromium bearing steel GCr15 is the standard material for precision bearing rings and balls. The material has uniform specification as AISL 52100(America)DIN100 Cr6(German),JISSUJ2(Japan)
Steel No. | Chemical composition % | C | Si | Min | P | S | Cr | Mo | Cu | Ni | GCr 15 | 0.95-1.05 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.25-0.45 | s0.025 | s0.025 | 1.40-1.65 | – | s0.25 | s0.30 |
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STAINLESS STEEL
Specification | Trademark | Chemical composition (%) | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Mo | GB 3086 | 9Cr18 | 0.90-1.00 | Below 0.80 | Below 0.80 | Below 0.35 | Below 0.30 | 17.00-19.00 |
| JIS G 4303 | SUW440C | 0.95-1.20 | Below 1.00 | Below 1.00 | Below 0.40 | Below 0.30 | 16.00-18.00 | Below 0.75 |
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RETAINERS-LB standard bearing retainers are made from cold rolled carbon steel however, in cases of corrosive environment, misalignment,or high speed operation, stainless steel, or phenolic resins will be used upon request.
- CROWN RETAINER: The standard metal crown retainer is very light weight, with specially coined ball pockets to reduce torque and provide smooth running characteristics. Material used is 400 series stainless steel.
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- RIBBON RETAINER: The closed pocket design of the ribbon retainer is the most common type. The material used is 300 series stainless steel. For low torque applications, a loose clinched ribbon retainer may be available.
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- PHENOLICRETAINER: Plastic crown retainers have the highest speed ratings of any standard retainer type, but have limited availability.
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