Timken Ball Bearings

Timken® 6000 Series ball bearings offer a world-class combination of high-performance features in a high-volume value package. The high-performance design features super-finished raceways and tightly controlled geometries which produce a quiet operation, approaching machine tool standards. From electric motors to agricultural implements to food processing equipment, we engineer Timken ball bearings to perform in a wide range of applications and conditions.

Design Features & Advantages

Value package – Outstanding performance at a world-competitive, high-volume price.

Super-finished raceways – Even surfaces reduce friction leading to cooler, quieter running and longer life.

Operating Speed – Combination of surface finish and tight tolerances permits operating speeds typical to Automotive applications.

Quiet running – Significant noise and vibration reduction over competitive bearings.

Competitive load capacity – Design satisfies all market load requirements.

Total quality – Automated in-process gauging of all components backed by complete final inspection assures a quality product.

Advanced manufacturing – World-class technology supported by maximum automation maintains high precision at very high volumes.

Types Of Ball Bearings

Miniature	Deep Groove Ball Bearings	Corrosion Resistant Deep Groove Ball Bearings
Angular Contact	Precision Ball Bearing	EDT Stainless Steel Ball Bearings

Miniature

Timken miniature bearings, available in both inch and metric sizes, meet virtually all precision requirements including radial retainer, pivot, thrust, high-speed radial, angular contact and full ball complement.

A wide variety of bearing types and design variations are available to meet the requirements of virtually all precision instrument applications. Bearing types include radial retainer, pivot, thrust, high speed radial, angular contact and full ball complement. Many selections also are available in both inch and metric dimensions.

Design Attributes

• Extended inner rings and flanged outer rings to facilitate mounting.
• Shields and seals for contamination protection.
• Radial play and contact angle variations to suit application loading and deflection requirements
• Various ball retainer styles and materials for optimum bearing performance.
• Factory lubrication from a stock of several hundred lubricants.
• Tolerance levels to exact application requirements.
• Ring and ball selection choices include AISI 440C stainless steel, SAE 52100 chrome steel, beryllium copper and ceramics.
• Performance testing for noise and friction torque specifications available.

Applications

• Medical and industrial handpieces
• Flow meters
• Fuel controls
• Gyros, synchros and servos
• Motors
• Cryogenic coolers
• Pulmonary assist devices

Deep Groove Ball Bearings

Our deep groove ball bearings deliver reliable performance in a wide range of applications and conditions. With super-finished raceways and controlled geometries, our premium design helps ensure consistent quality. Our portfolio includes standard, thin section, narrow, wide and miniature and extra-small deep groove ball bearings that span 3 mm to 400 mm bore sizes. The extended product line includes a complete offering of open, shields, seals and snap ring combinations.

Easy Interchange

Designed as metric bearings, our deep groove ball bearings follow ISO standards and are dimensionally interchangeable with competitor metric products.

Premium Lubricants

For reduced torque and a quieter operation, Mobil Polyrex™ EM premium lubricant comes standard on all Timken sealed and shielded deep groove ball bearings. This grease has a temperature range from -29° C to 177° C.

Brass Cage Availability

Deep groove ball bearings with brass cages (available in select sizes) can deliver extra strength and durability in the most unrelenting conditions: extreme shock loads, high vibrations and high forces due to acceleration.

Quiet Running for Electric Motor Quality

Deep groove ball bearings are frequently used in electric motor applications to minimize vibration and noise. To meet our long-standing electric motor quality guidelines we designed in:

• Super finishing on raceways to reduce friction
• Preferred clearance designation (C3)
• Premium grease for high performance, low torque and less noise

Timken Corrosion-Resistant Deep Groove Ball Bearings

Food and beverage manufacturers and producers need premium products that deliver machinery uptime and food safety. You can meet these challenges head-on with Timken® corrosion-resistant deep groove ball bearings.

Constructed with stainless steel rings, balls and cages, these corrosion-resistant materials and food-grade lubricant can help elevate food safety and production uptime with improved reliability. Standard, thin-section, narrow and miniature constructions are offered in the following series and configurations:

• 6000, 6200, 6300 and 600 series
• Open design, double contact seals and double shields
• Food-grade grease, food-grade Solid Lube; and general industrial grease

Product Advantages

• Resist corrosion and improve metal detectability with stainless steel rings, balls and cages
• Improve food safety with NSF H1 registered water-resistant grease for shielded and sealed bearings
• Versatile Timken® Solid Lube is a grease alternative for harsh environments
• Handle a wide range of operating temperatures with high-performance lubricants

Gain Solutions That:

Improve Food Safety

Our products meet stringent food safety legislation and regulations including compliance with FDA 21.CFR 178.3570. As a result, you can see gains in operational performance.

Reduce Maintenance

Premium products are designed to operate longer in demanding applications and environments.

Decrease Unplanned Downtime

Long-lasting products help you avoid sudden, expensive shutdowns. Head off costly changeouts with products designed to handle corrosive conditions and harsh chemicals.

Increase Overall Productivity

Our products are designed for efficiency. You can maintain optimum operating efficiency despite chemical washdowns and wet environments.

A Smart Fit

Our corrosion-resistant deep groove ball bearings are an ideal fit for a variety of applications:

• Poultry deboning machines
• Conveyor rolls
• Form fill seal machines
• Filling and seaming equipment
• Combination weigher
• Labeling equipment

Solid Lube

Timken FVSL613 Solid Lube, a grease alternative for harsh environments, is a micro-porous polymer structure combined with high-performance oils and additives.

The solid lubricant can contain up to three times as much oil as a similar volume of grease. Solid Lube completely fills the free volume in the bearing between the races, rolling elements and the cage.

During bearing rotation, the solid lubricant polymer releases the appropriate amount of oil to lubricate the rolling elements and raceways.

Timken Solid Lube Features:

Hygienic - Its unique makeup helps prevent lube from contaminating food products. Timken FVSL613 Solid Lube option contains an NSF H1-registered synthetic oil that complies with FDA guidelines for lubricants with incidental food contact under 21.CFR 178.3570.

Protected - Full-fill and large-oil reservoirs help guard against washdown and ingress of contaminants for safe and reliable operation.

Cost-effective - Timken Solid Lube can help reduce your operating costs and increase operational productivity.

Versatile - With a wide range of Solid Lube solutions, we can match application requirements, including industrial, high-temperature or extreme washdown environments.

Angular Contact

Timken angular contact ball bearings are designed for combination radial and axial loading. Single-row bearings have high thrust capacity in one direction. Some single-row bearings are specifically designed for duplex mounting in sets for maximum performance. Double-row Conrad bearings can accommodate thrust in both directions.

Size Range

• Single-row: 10 mm – 150 mm (0.3937 in. – 5.9055 in.) bore
• Double-row: 12 mm – 150 mm (0.4724 in. – 5.9055 in.) bore

Design Attributes

• Specific geometry of angular contact bearing raceways and shoulders creates ball contact angles that support higher axial loads.
• Expanded options include special lubricants, cage materials, preloads and coatings for additional corrosion resistance.

Applications

Angular contact ball bearings are engineered for use in high-speed, high precision applications for:

• Agriculture
• Chemical
• General industry
• Utilities

Precision

Precision ball bearings are used for high precision applications in a variety of markets, including aerospace, health, machine tool, robotics and general industry.

MM/MMV (Machine Tool Bearings)

Super precision bearings manufactured to MM/MMV tolerances combine the accuracy and performance of ABEC 9/ISO P2 with the non-critical features of ABEC 7/ISO P4 levels for cost effectiveness.

MMX (Machine Tool Bearings)

Type MMX super precision bearings are made to ABEC 9/ISO P2 levels and have closer tolerances and running accuracies than ABEC 7/ISO P4 tolerances. Ideal for ultra-high speed grinding spindles designed for tight dimensional tolerances and super-fine surface finishes.

HX (Machine Tool Bearings)

Type HX delivers excellent running accuracy and are manufactured to precise ABEC9 (ISO P2) levels for runout tolerances.

Ceramic Ball Bearings

Ceramic hybrid angular contact ball bearings combine steel rings with ceramic rolling elements to deliver higher spindle speeds and increased dynamic radial stiffness.

Ball Screw Support Bearings

Ball screw support bearings are available in single- and double-row configurations and are widely used in motion control applications.

Miniature & Instrument Bearings

Miniature and instrument bearings are used in medical and industrial handpieces and other precision applications. Ball bearing designs include radial, angular contact, thrust and pivot.

Thin Section Bearings

Thin section bearings are available in radial, angular contact and fractured race designs and are used in precision applications such as gimbals, rotary joints and robotics.

EDT Stainless Steel Ball Bearings

EDT ball bearings are ideal for high speed and high tension applications. Stainless steel ball bearings minimize surface corrosion and are more chemically resistant than carbon steel bearings. Choose food grade grease or solid lubricant. EDT has stainless ball bearings for all kinds of requirements.

• Good availability, either greased or solid lubricated
• Three kinds of ball bearings for every application, including:
  • Value Ball Bearings
  • Choice Ball Bearings
  • Classic Ball Bearings
• Available in stainless or polymer housings
• Ideal in applications not suitable for plane bearings:
  • Flat or v-belt tensioned drives
  • Round rubber or urethane belting
  • Curved conveyors
  • Side flexing tabletop chain
  • Direct motor drives
  • Overhung loads
  • High speed shafts