Product Overview: The 624 Miniature Deep Groove Ball Bearing
The 624 bearing is a compact and highly versatile component, classified as a Miniature Deep Groove Ball Bearing. With its precise dimensions of a 4mm bore diameter, 13mm outer diameter, and 5mm thickness, this bearing is engineered for applications requiring high rotational speeds and minimal friction in a constrained space. Its simple yet effective design, featuring a deep raceway groove, allows it to accommodate both radial and a degree of axial loads in both directions.
As a key part of our Deep Groove Ball Bearings collection, the 624 is manufactured to exacting standards from high-quality bearing steel, ensuring durability and consistent performance. It is one of the most common types of rolling bearings, found in a vast array of small-scale mechanical and electronic devices. Its reliability makes it a top choice for engineers and hobbyists alike.
Key Features of the 624 Bearing
- Miniature Design: Its small footprint (4x13x5mm) is ideal for compact applications where space is a premium.
- High-Speed Capability: Engineered for smooth and efficient operation at high rotational speeds with low noise output.
- Versatile Load Support: Capable of handling both radial and light-to-moderate axial loads in either direction.
- Durable Construction: Made from high-grade chromium steel for excellent hardness, wear resistance, and a long service life.
- Low Friction: The precision-finished raceways and balls minimize rotational torque and energy loss.
- Simple and Economical: Its straightforward design makes it a cost-effective solution for a wide range of applications.
Common Applications of 624 Bearings
- Small Electric Motors: Widely used in drones, RC cars, and other hobbyist-grade motors.
- 3D Printers & CNC Machines: Ensures smooth and precise movement in linear motion systems and extruder components.
- Computer Peripherals: Found in cooling fans, hard drives, and other small rotating mechanisms.
- Office Equipment: Used in printers, scanners, and paper-handling machinery.
- Medical and Dental Instruments: Integral to the function of various small, high-speed handheld devices.
- Robotics and Animatronics: Provides reliable rotational support for joints and actuators in small-scale robotics.
- Power Tools: Used in smaller handheld tools like rotary tools and electric screwdrivers.
Benefits of Using the 624 Bearing
- Enhanced Device Performance: Low-friction operation improves the efficiency and speed of small machinery.
- Space-Saving: The compact size allows for more streamlined and lightweight product designs.
- Increased Reliability: High-quality materials and manufacturing ensure a long operational life, reducing the need for maintenance.
- Quiet Operation: Precision engineering leads to minimal vibration and noise, which is critical for consumer electronics and office equipment.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Its widespread availability and simple design make it an economical choice for both prototyping and mass production.
- Easy to Install: As a non-separable bearing, it is simple to mount and integrate into various assemblies.
