Andrews bearing part number system (nomenclature)

Andrews bearing part number system

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Service centre Prefix Suffix Definition

Product range . A VARIATIONS .

. B BANDS.
Technical help
. CO5 DEGREE OF PRECISION.
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. CO8 DEGREE OF PRECISION.
Site guide . CP CENTER PLATE.
Home . D DICRONITE FILM.
. E ELECTROFILM.
. G SPECIAL GREASE.
. H GREEN RINGS AND/OR RETAINER BLANKS.
. J PRESS STEEL RETAINER.
. K RETAINER ONLY.
. L PHENOLIC RETAINER.
. LB LARGE BORE.
. M MACHINE BRASS OR BRONZE RETAINERS.
. M2 TYPE OF STEEL.
. M50 TYPE OF STEEL.
. N NYLON RETAINER.
. P LESS ONE RACE.
. Q SPECIAL MATERIAL.
. R MACHINED STEEL RETAINER.
. S SEATS (SELF-ALIGNING) .
. SB SMALL BORE.
. SP SPECIAL TOLERANCE.
. SS STAINLESS STEEL.
. T MACHINED STAINLESS STEEL RETAINER.
. U PLATING.
. V STAINLESS STEEL BALLS.
. W WASHER (SELF-ALIGNING) .
. X RACE ONLY.
INCH DIMENSION, FLAT SEAT, SINGLE DIRECTION
BALL THRUST BEARING, OUT-SIDE BANDED,
B . GROOVED RACES, NO RETAINER, FULL
COMPLEMENT BALLS, HEAVY.
INCH DIMENSION, FLAT SEAT, SINGLE DIRECTION,
BALL THRUST BEARING, OUT-SIDE BANDED,
D . GROOVED RACES, NO RETAINER, FULL
COMPLEMENT BALLS, MEDIUM.

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METRIC DIMENSIONS, FLAT SEAT, SINGLE

DL . DIRECTION, BALL THRUST BEARING, THREE PIECE
WITH BALL RETAINER, GROOVED RACES, LIGHT.
METRIC DIMENSIONS, FLAT SEAT, SINGLE
DM . DIRECTION BALL THRUST BEARING. THREE PIECE
WITH BALL RETAINER, GROOVED RACES, MEDIUM.
INCH DIMENSION, FLAT SEAT, SINGLE DIRECTION
BALL THRUST BEARING, THREE PIECE WITH
EW . MACHINED BRASS OR BRONZE RETAINER, FLAT
RACES, LIGHT.
INCH DIMENSION, FLAT SEAT, SINGLE DIRECTION
BALL THRUST BEARING, THREE PIECE WITH
FT . MACHINED BRASS OR BRONZE RETAINER, FLAT
RACES, MEDIUM.
INCH DIMENSION, FLAT SEAT, SINGLE DIRECTION
BALL THRUST BEARING, THREE PIECE WITH
FT-O . MACHINED BRASS OR BRONZE RETAINER, FLAT
RACES, EXTRA LIGHT (SMALL SIZES) .
INCH DIMENSION, FLAT SEAT, SINGLE DIRECTION
BALL THRUST BEARING, THREE PIECE WITH
GT . PRESSED STEEL RETAINER, GROOVED RACES,
LIGHT.
INCH DIMENSION, FLAT SEAT, SINGLE DIRECTION
HW . BALL THRUST BEARING, THREE PIECE WITH BALL
RETAINER, GROOVED RACES, HEAVY.
INCH DIMENSION, FLAT SEAT, SINGLE DIRECTION
MW . BALL THRUST BEARING, THREE PIECE WITH BALL
RETAINER, GROOVED RACES, MEDIUM.
TB . TREADLE ROLL BALL BEARING.
INCH DIMENSION, FLAT SEAT, SINGLE DIRECTION
W . BALL THRUST BEARING, THREE PIECE WITH BALL
RETAINER, GROOVED RACES, LIGHT.
INCH DIMENSION, HARDENED AND GROUND STEEL
WA . THRUST WASHERS.
INCH DIMENSION, FLAT SEAT, SINGLE DIRECTION
BALL THRUST BEARING, THREE PIECE WITH BALL
XW . RETAINER, GROOVED RACES, EXTRA LIGHT (LARGE
SIZES).

SPECIAL BEARING NOMENCLATURE

A special bearing is represented by either two or three numbers, a letter or group of

letters, and two numbers.
EXAMPLE: OOOXOO
The first group of numbers can be read in inches with a decimal point before the last
number, and represents any bore size within that tenth of an inch. The letter or
group of letters further describe the bearing according to the code listed below. The
last two numbers are sequential numbers used to designate a difference between
other special bearings with the same numbering and lettering description.

X Grooved bearing
P 3 piece bearing w/ flat race
Y Banded
J Press steel retainer
W Washer
WX Grooved washer
N Nylon retainer
Z Inside banded (end thrust)
M Bronze retainer

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S Stainless steel
R Machined steel retainer
RR Radial roller
RRT Radial roller and thrust combination
RT Roller thrust
BR Radial ball
RJ Journal roller bearing
RTW Roller thrust w/ self aligning washer
C Sleeves

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