Miniature Ball Bearing Supplier

Miniature Ball Bearing Supplier

Precision Micro Sizing for Small Scale Gears

Miniature ball bearings refer to small ball bearings with bore diameters under 10mm. Despite their micro dimensions, they are engineered to maintain high geometrical accuracy, low noise thresholds, and extreme speed tolerances.

These bearings are widely deployed in medical tooling, dental drill handpieces, precision robotics, small motors, high-frequency spindles, instrumentation, and office automation gear. We supply these micro components in stainless steel (SUS440C) for corrosive environments, or chrome steel for standard operations.

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Micro Sizing Chart

Technical Specifications & Sizing

Standard dimensional parameters for micro and miniature deep groove series.

Technical Specifications & Sizing (Interactive)

Bearing Model Bore (d) Outer Dia (D) Width (B) Dynamic Load (Cr) Static Load (Cor) Limiting Speed (Grease) Material Options
MR52 ZZ 2.0 mm 5.0 mm 2.5 mm 0.17 kN 0.05 kN 50,000 RPM Chrome / Stainless
MR63 ZZ 3.0 mm 6.0 mm 2.5 mm 0.21 kN 0.07 kN 45,000 RPM Chrome / Stainless
MR84 ZZ 4.0 mm 8.0 mm 3.0 mm 0.39 kN 0.14 kN 40,000 RPM Chrome / Stainless
682 XZZ 2.5 mm 6.0 mm 2.6 mm 0.25 kN 0.08 kN 42,000 RPM Chrome / Stainless
683 ZZ 3.0 mm 7.0 mm 3.0 mm 0.39 kN 0.13 kN 38,000 RPM Chrome / Stainless
684 ZZ 4.0 mm 9.0 mm 4.0 mm 0.64 kN 0.22 kN 35,000 RPM Chrome / Stainless
688 2RS / ZZ 8.0 mm 16.0 mm 5.0 mm 1.60 kN 0.71 kN 28,000 RPM Chrome / Stainless
693 ZZ 3.0 mm 8.0 mm 4.0 mm 0.56 kN 0.18 kN 35,000 RPM Chrome / Stainless
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* Shield configurations include Open, Metal Shield (ZZ), and Rubber Sealed (2RS / RS).

Engineering Insights

Bearing Nomenclature & Clearance Guide

Understanding the technical suffixes, clearance prefixes, and material ratings used in industrial procurement.

Suffix & Prefix Reference

  • ZZ / 2Z: Double metal shields for dust exclusion in high-speed micro-motors.
  • 2TS / 2RS: Teflon (TS) or synthetic rubber (RS) seals for low-friction protection.
  • SD / LD: Stainless steel shields or seals for clean-room and medical devices.
  • H-Z3 / V3: Extra-low noise and vibration rating for surgical spindles and precision fans.

Micro Radial Clearance

  • MC1 / MC2 (Tight): Micro-clearances (1-5 microns) to ensure zero shaft runout.
  • MC3 (Normal): Standard micro-clearance (3-10 microns) for general micro-rotors.
  • MC4 / MC5 (Loose): Extra clearance (5-20 microns) for interference fits.
  • CN (Normal): Standard clearance fit for miniature bearings with bore sizes 5-9mm.
Technical Guide

Bearing Selection & Sizing Guide

Critical engineering parameters, structure details, and operating limits to help you select the ideal component.

Micro-Design Profile

Designed specifically for ultra-precise micro-applications with bore sizes ranging from 1mm to 9mm. Made from high-grade SUS440C stainless steel for anti-corrosion resistance or SAE 52100 chrome steel for standard loads.

Low Noise & Vibration

Conforms to Z3/V3 low-vibration grades, ensuring silent operation and low frictional drag. Shielded (ZZ) or sealed (2RS) layouts prevent grease leakage and particle ingress in precision components.

Common Applications

Extensively used in high-precision dental drills, surgical tools, micro-motors, optical encoders, miniature robotics, and high-spec RC models requiring reliable high-RPM limits.

Target Environments

Common Industrial Applications

These bearings are engineered to deliver reliable rotation and support critical equipment in harsh sectors, including:

Medical & Dental

Provides ultra-high-speed rotation (up to 40,000 RPM) inside surgical drills and dental handpieces.

Precision Robotics

Enables tiny rotational movements inside servo actuators, gimbal joints, and robotic hands.

Cooling Systems

Secures quiet, long-life operations inside computer cooling fans and electronics enclosures.

Micro Gearboxes

Supports precision transmission inside hobby RC motors and micro-positioning instruments.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Technical details, selection parameters, and service queries resolved by our engineering sales team.

They are typically manufactured from SAE 52100 high-carbon chrome steel, or stainless steel (such as SUS440C) which provides excellent corrosion resistance in sterilized medical environments.
Depending on the lubrication (grease vs. oil mist) and bore diameter, micro bearings can easily exceed 40,000 to 50,000 RPM under light loads.
Yes, flanged micro-bearings are widely stocked. The flange simplifies mounting in thin sheets and precision plates, preventing axial shifting in the housing.