B500 Series

B500 Series

Product catalog summary
Specifications Overview:
The B500 Series is designed for extra light duty applications and consists of single row ball bearings. These bearings are constructed from bearing quality chromium-alloy, high carbon steel, and are not cadmium plated. They are open type, meaning they have no seals or shields, and are shipped with preservative oil. An alternative material option is available with CRES 440C as per OEM specifications.
Ordering Information:
To order, specify the bearing number and factory specification. Refer to Table 1 on page 8 for detailed ordering information. Example: B538 FS464.
Key Specifications:
  • Bore (B): Ranges from 0.6250 in. (15.875 mm) to 2.3125 in. (58.738 mm).
  • Outside Diameter (D): Ranges from 1.0625 in. (26.988 mm) to 2.8750 in. (73.025 mm).
  • Width (W): Consistently 0.281 in. (7.14 mm).
  • Weight: Varies from 0.02 lbs (0.009 kg) to 0.15 lbs (0.068 kg).
  • Thrust Limit Load Rating: Ranges from 3280 lbf (14600 N) to 10150 lbf (45200 N).
  • Radial Limit Load Rating: Ranges from 1500 lbf (6700 N) to 4400 lbf (19600 N).
Dimensional Tolerances:
  • Bore (B): +0.0007 in., -0.0007 in. (+0.018 mm, -0.018 mm).
  • Outside Diameter (D): +0.0000 in., -0.0010 in. (+0.000 mm, -0.025 mm).
  • Width (W): +0.000 in., -0.005 in. (+0.00 mm, -0.13 mm).
Additional Information:
For more details, visit the RBC Bearings website at rbcbearings.com.
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Catalog excerpts

B500 Series-1

AIRFRAME CONTROL BALL BEARINGS — B500 SERIES EXTRA LIGHT TORQUE TUBE B500 Series • Extra light duty • Single row, ball • This series is made of bearing quality chromium-alloy, high carbon steel, and is not cadmium plated • Open type — no seals or shields (unsealed version of B500DD) • Packaged/shipped with preservative oil • Also offered with CRES 440C material per OEM specifications H AIRFRAME CONTROL BALL BEARINGS SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING INFORMATION TO ORDER, SPECIFY BEARING NUMBER AND FACTORY SPECIFICATION. SEE TABLE 1 ON PG 8. (Example B538 FS464) Bore B Bearing Number Thrust Limit Load Rating Radial Limit Load Rating Approx. ©2008 RBC Bearings Incorporated. All rights reserved. For more information visit our web site at rbcbearings.com

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