W 638/1.5-2Z
W Series Stainless Steel Miniature Bearings
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W 638/1.5-2Z Bearing Product Overview & Core Advantages
The W 638/1.5-2Z is a miniature deep groove ball bearing designed for applications demanding compact size, reliable performance, and maintenance-free operation. Constructed entirely from stainless steel, it offers excellent corrosion resistance. Its key advantage lies in its ability to handle primarily radial loads efficiently within a very small envelope, making it ideal for high-precision, space-constrained mechanisms. The inclusion of shielded seals ensures contaminant protection and retains lubrication, contributing to long service life and high reliability.
Model Code Breakdown
| Code Segment | Technical Meaning |
|---|---|
| W 638 | Series designation for miniature deep groove ball bearings. |
| 1.5 | Nominal bore diameter in millimeters (1.5 mm). |
| -2Z | Denotes the bearing is equipped with shielded seals on both sides. This provides effective protection against contaminants while allowing for high-speed operation. |
W 638/1.5-2Z Bearing Structural Features & Performance Benefits
- Compact & Lightweight Design: With an ultra-small cross-section (4mm OD, 2mm width) and a minimal weight of 0.000102 kg, this bearing is engineered for miniature applications where space and mass are critical constraints.
- Corrosion Resistance: The use of stainless steel for all key components (rings, balls, cage) ensures reliable performance in humid or mildly corrosive environments, enhancing the bearing's longevity.
- Maintenance-Free Operation: The 2Z shields seal in the factory-applied grease lubrication, preventing lubricant loss and ingress of dust and moisture. This makes the bearing suitable for applications where re-lubrication is impossible or undesirable.
- High-Speed Capability: The combination of a precision-ground stainless steel cage, smooth ball guiding, and optimized grease lubrication enables a high limiting speed of 110,000 rpm, making it a capable high-speed bearing for its size class.
- Standard Precision & Clearance: Manufactured to P0 tolerance class with a standard CN radial internal clearance, this bearing offers consistent and reliable performance for a wide range of general-purpose applications.
W 638/1.5-2Z Bearing Typical Application Areas
- Small Precision Motors (e.g., in drones, small fans, medical devices)
- Instrumentation and Gauges
- Office Automation Equipment (e.g., printers, scanners)
- Robotics and Miniature Actuators
- Optical and Laser Positioning Systems