Types of Ball Bearings Suported by

Single-Row Ball Bearing This is similar to the ballrace previously described, but it has a groove with a circlip in its outer race. The circlip acts as a retainer to locate the bearing in its housing. Some ball bearings are designed with deep grooves. A deep groove on one side of the outer race and on the opposite side of the inner race enables the bearing to accept thrust loads in one direction. Suported by

Double-Row Ball Bearing This has two rows of balls to enable it to carry heavy radial loads. It will also accept light thrust loads in either direction. Suported by

Thrust Bearings A ball bearing of this type will accept heavy thrust loads, but cannot accept any radial load. Suported by

Cup and Cone Ball Bearing This has an inner cone and an outer cup, with steel balls in a cage between them. The three parts of the bearing are separate. These bearings must be used in pairs and they have to be adjusted when they are installed. A pair of bearings will accept both radial and thrust loads. Tapered roller bearings can carry a greater load and so are generally used instead of cupand- cone ball bearings. Suported by