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How to measure a bearing dimensions correctly

How to measure a bearing dimensions correctly

How to measure a bearing dimensions correctly

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In the following publication, we present the dimensioning of various types of bearings in detail. Correct dimensioning will allow you to choose the best product for your needs.

Correct dimensioning of the bearing will not only make it easier for us to find it in the on-line store, but also help the seller choose the right product, if we decided to buy it in a stationary store. Thanks to this, we will buy a bearing that will fit the device we are servicing, and we will avoid a possible return.

Below we present how to properly dimension a bearing depending on its type.


BALL BEARING

The most important parameters to keep in mind when downloading ball bearing dimensions are:

  • diameter of the inner ring
  • outer ring diameter
  • bearing width

  • We measure the diameter of the bearing inner ring:

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  • We measure the diameter of the bearing outer ring. & nbsp; (Example # 1)

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(Example # 2)

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  • We measure the bearing width.

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TAPERED BEARINGS

The most important parameters to keep in mind when retrieving the dimensions of a tapered roller bearing include:

  • diameter of the inner ring
  • outer ring diameter
  • total bearing height
  • inner ring width
  • outer ring width

We measure the diameter of the bearing inner ring:

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We measure the diameter of the bearing outer ring.

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We measure the total height of the bearing.


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Pay special attention that the bayonet is positioned exactly along the bearing axis (not tilted).

We measure the width of the inner ring. & nbsp; (method # 1).

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Measure the width of the inner ring (method # 2).

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Pay special attention that the bayonet is positioned exactly along the bearing axis (not tilted).

We measure the width of the outer ring.

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SELF-ADJUSTING BALL BEARINGS WITH SQUARE HOLE

The most important parameters to keep in mind when taking the dimensions of a self-aligning ball bearing with a square bore are:

  • side length of inner hole
  • outer ring diameter
  • inner ring width
  • outer ring width

We measure the side length of the inner opening.

We measure the diameter of the bearing outer ring.

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We measure the width of the inner ring.

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We measure the width of the outer ring.

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SELF-ADJUSTING BALL BEARINGS WITH HEX BORE

The most important parameters to keep in mind when retrieving the dimensions of a self-aligning ball bearing with a hexagonal bore are:

  • side length of inner hole
  • outer ring diameter
  • inner ring width
  • outer ring width

We measure the side length of the inner opening.

We measure the diameter of the bearing outer ring.

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We measure the width of the inner ring.

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We measure the width of the outer ring.

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Do you know the dimensions of the bearing? & nbsp;

Visit our & nbsp; e-shop.

Got any additional questions?

Contact us by e-mail at [email protected]
or call +48 61 60 00 100.

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We will answer your questions and help you choose the bearing.

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