The seal designations are valid worldwide and, depending on the manufacturer, usually appear as a suffix after the respective DIN installation size.

Bearingseal types SKF

In the igus ball bearingsproduct range, customers also have the choice between different cover variants. Not all are available for every bearing installation size, but a one-sided cover plate is always available for selection.

Metal ball bearings are also available as an open type. However, these are rarely used due to the problems mentioned above. Therefore, a dusty environment is sufficient to negatively influence the running properties over a longer period of time.

Ball bearingseal types

The sealing of metallic ball bearings is based on the principle of the shaft seal. The following manufacturer-specific seal designations are possible:

The reason is that these bearings do not need to be lubricated. The open construction has a great advantage with these materials. Any contamination that occurs can be easily removed,rinsed or blown out with compressed air. As a result, dirt and dust does not stick due to the lack of lubrication.

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Many metallic rolling bearings are available as a sealed version. Ball bearing seals are usually mandatory for the metallic version, otherwise dirt will get into the running surfaces of the ball. They can combine with the lubricant and block the bearing run.