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| | DESIGN | Separator Type | Description | Material | Advantages | Bearing Features | Limitations | |
| | ho o o ; | G | One-piece ring, circular pockets | Nylon | Low torque and light weight applications. High speed limits. | Used in A-Type bearings, standard for KAA series. | Not recommended for temperatures outside of the standard range: -65° to 250°F. | |
| | ho o o ; | H | One-piece ring, circular pockets | Phenolic Laminate | Low torque and light weight applications. Can be oil impregnated as required. | Used in A-Type bearings. | Not recommended for temperatures above 250°F. | |
| | [O o o ě | R | One-piece ring, circular pockets | Brass or Composite | Ideal for commercial applications with moderate torque and speed requirements. | Standard separator for AType bearings KA through KG series. | Not recommended for low torque applications. | |
| | ho o o ; | U | One-piece ring, circular pockets | Stainless Steel | High strength, improved corrosion resistance. High temperature capabilities. | Used in A-Type bearings. | Not recommended for low torque applications. | |
| | | D | One-piece ring, snap-over type | Phenolic Laminate | Low torque and light weight applications. Can be oil impregnated as required. | Designed for use in C-Type and X-Type bearings. | Not recommended for high speed or high temperature applications above 250°F. | |
| | | L | One-piece ring, snap-over type | Nylon | Low torque and light weight applications. High speed limits. | Used in both C- and X-Type bearings, standard for KAA series. | Not recommended for temperatures outside of the standard range: -65° to 250°F. | |
| | | P | One-piece ring, snap-over type | Brass or Composite | Ideal for commercial applications with moderate torque and speed requirements. | Standard separator for C-and X-Type bearings KA through KG series. | Not recommended for low torque applications. | |
| | | T | One-piece ring, snap-over type | Stainless Steel | High strength, improved corrosion resistance. High temperature capabilities. | Used in C- and X-Type bearings. | Not recommended for low-torque applications. | |
| | | I | Slugs | PTFE | Low torque applications, higher capacity than standard bearings. | Used in C and X-Type bearings. Offers increased ball complement. | Not intended for use in high speed applications. Material may have tem- | |
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| | | S | Helical coil springs | Stainless Steel, or music wire | Low torque and light weight applications. | Used in C and X-Type bearings. | Not intended for use in high speed applications. | |
| | | W | Wire cage, open segmental | Stainless Steel, or music wire | High torque, low speed, and light weight applications. | Used in A-Type bearings. May also be used in C and X-Type bearings with half as many balls. | Not intended for use in high speed applications. | |
| | o@c(Q)o | I | Toroids | PTFE or Polymide | Low torque applications, higher capacity than standard bearings. | Used in A-Type bearings. Offers increased ball complement. | Not intended for use in high speed applications. Material may have temperature limitations. | |
| | (XXXXXXX) | F | Full complement of balls | N/A | Highest loading capacity and maximum stiffness. | All bearing types. C- and X-Type require a filling slot. | Higher torque and lower speed limits. Not recommended for high torque and/or high speed. | |
| | «III) | Z | Spacer Balls | Metal or ceramics, same as ball material | High temperature applications, offers higher resistance to wear. | Filling slot required for C- and X-type bearings. Reduced ball complement in A-Type bearings. | Lower load capacity in A-Type bearings. | |
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