Ratchets & Drive Tools

Motion offers a large selection of radial and deep groove ball bearings from leading brands like Timken, SKF, Nice Ball Bearings (RBC Bearings) and NTN. Radial ball bearings handle radial loads effectively in high-speed operations. Also known as deep groove ball bearings, radial bearings are the most common type of rolling-element bearing. Deep, uninterrupted grooves in the raceway are manufactured with high precision to provide strong, consistent performance. Single-row radial ball bearings are non-separable. Double-row radial ball bearings reduce rotational friction in heavy-duty loads. Deep groove ball bearings may also handle light to moderate axial loads, also known as thrust loads. Stronger than shallow groove ball bearings, deep groove bearings require better alignment. Conrad and filling slot are the two main types of radial ball bearings. Also called non-fill slot, the Conrad design features a cage to prevent the bearings from moving. Filling slot bearings have notches between the inner and outer rings for maximum ball capacity, which allows them to carry greater radial loads. Filling slot bearings are also known as maximum capacity bearings or filling notch bearings.