- 1.1 Structural Characteristics
The structure of deep groove ball bearings is very simple. It mainly consists of an inner ring, an outer ring, rolling elements (steel balls), and a cage. It has extremely strong versatility and is one of the most widely used types in the bearing family. Both the inner and outer rings are equipped with deep arc-shaped grooves. This groove shape enables the steel balls to precisely fit into the grooves, not only effectively guiding the rolling of the steel balls, but also giving the bearing the ability to withstand radial loads. At the same time, to a certain extent, it can also withstand small axial loads, allowing the bearing to operate stably in simple force environments.
- 1.2 Applicable Scenarios
Due to its own structural and performance characteristics, deep groove ball bearings perform exceptionally well in scenarios with low loads and high-speed rotation. For example, in electrical machinery equipment, whether it is the miniature motors in household appliances or the large industrial motors, deep groove ball bearings can be used in conjunction with the rotor to rotate at high speed, ensuring the efficient and stable operation of the motor and reducing energy loss caused by bearing friction; in the main shaft of machine tools, some lightweight machine tool main shafts with low load requirements can achieve rapid rotation with the help of the high-speed adaptability of deep groove ball bearings, meeting the speed requirements for precision processing. Moreover, they are also commonly found in automotive gearboxes, water pumps, fans and other equipment, performing the functions of supporting rotating components and reducing friction.