Open Linear Ball Bearing

Open Linear Ball Bearings

Open-shell linear ball bearings use recirculating ball bearings for low-friction travel on round linear shafts with continuous shaft support. The open shell provides clearance for the shaft support rail, making these bearings ideal for longer spans or higher-load applications where the shaft must be supported along its length. Built with a heat-treated alloy steel shell for strength and a polymer resin retainer to help reduce noise and friction, open linear ball bearings deliver smooth, reliable performance in cantilevered or overhung load applications because they are not subject to the same 2:1 binding limitation found in plain bearings. Closed and adjustable versions are also available in the main category for applications that require end-supported shafting or running-clearance adjustment. Available in inch, metric, and JIS sizing options, these linear ball bearings are interchangeable with industry-standard designs for easy replacement or system upgrades.

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Linear ball bearing, open shelled, with a 1.5" inner diameter (ID). The open design allows use with supported shafting while the ball bearing design provides smooth, accurate linear motion with a low coefficient of friction. It offers an advantage in cantilevered applications where plain bearings may be limited by the..
$86.73
Linear ball bearing, open shelled, with a 5/8" inner diameter (ID). The open design allows use with supported shafting while the ball bearing design provides smooth, accurate linear motion with a low coefficient of friction. It offers an advantage in cantilevered applications where plain bearings may be limited by the..
$22.10
Linear ball bearing, open shelled, with a 1.25" inner diameter (ID). The open design allows use with supported shafting while the ball bearing design provides smooth, accurate linear motion with a low coefficient of friction. It offers an advantage in cantilevered applications where plain bearings may be limited by the..
$74.18
Linear ball bearing, open shelled, with a 40mm ID JIS Metric, featuring a standard-sized heat-treated alloy steel shell that enhances durability and load capacity. Recommended over plain bearings in cantilevered applications as the 2:1 binding rule does not apply. Double seals add protection, a low coefficient of friction enables higher..
$73.36
Linear ball bearing, open shelled, with a 50mm ID JIS Metric, featuring a standard-sized heat-treated alloy steel shell that enhances durability and load capacity. Recommended over plain bearings in cantilevered applications as the 2:1 binding rule does not apply. Double seals add protection, a low coefficient of friction enables higher..
$131.10
Linear ball bearing, open shelled, with a 35mm ID JIS Metric, featuring a standard-sized heat-treated alloy steel shell that enhances durability and load capacity. Recommended over plain bearings in cantilevered applications as the 2:1 binding rule does not apply. Double seals add protection, a low coefficient of friction enables higher..
$68.88
Linear ball bearing, open shelled, with a 16mm ID JIS Metric, featuring a standard-sized heat-treated alloy steel shell that enhances durability and load capacity. Recommended over plain bearings in cantilevered applications as the 2:1 binding rule does not apply. Double seals add protection, a low coefficient of friction enables higher..
$21.25
Linear ball bearing, open shelled, with a 20mm ID JIS Metric, featuring a standard-sized heat-treated alloy steel shell that enhances durability and load capacity. Recommended over plain bearings in cantilevered applications as the 2:1 binding rule does not apply. Double seals add protection, a low coefficient of friction enables higher..
$26.16
Linear ball bearing, open shelled, with a 25mm ID JIS Metric, featuring a standard-sized heat-treated alloy steel shell that enhances durability and load capacity. Recommended over plain bearings in cantilevered applications as the 2:1 binding rule does not apply. Double seals add protection, a low coefficient of friction enables higher..
$38.04
Self-aligning open linear ball bearing with a 40mm inner diameter. Featuring a heat-treated alloy steel shell for durability and a resin retainer polymer cage for reduced noise and a low coefficient of friction for speed. Handles cantilevered loads better than plain bearings, overcoming the 2:1 binding ratio limitation of plain..
$100.35
Self-aligning open linear ball bearing with a 50mm inner diameter. Featuring a heat-treated alloy steel shell for durability and a resin retainer polymer cage for reduced noise and a low coefficient of friction for speed. Handles cantilevered loads better than plain bearings, overcoming the 2:1 binding ratio limitation of plain..
$168.29
Linear ball bearing, open shelled, with a 13mm ID JIS Metric, featuring a standard-sized heat-treated alloy steel shell that enhances durability and load capacity. Recommended over plain bearings in cantilevered applications as the 2:1 binding rule does not apply. Double seals add protection, a low coefficient of friction enables higher..
$19.01
Linear ball bearing, open shelled, with a 12mm ID JIS Metric, featuring a standard-sized heat-treated alloy steel shell that enhances durability and load capacity. Recommended over plain bearings in cantilevered applications as the 2:1 binding rule does not apply. Double seals add protection, a low coefficient of friction enables higher..
$18.10
Self-aligning open linear ball bearing with a 20mm ID (inner diameter). Featuring a heat-treated alloy steel shell for durability, a resin retainer polymer cage for reduced noise and a low coefficient of friction for speed. Handles cantilevered loads better than plain bearings, overcoming the 2:1 binding ratio limitation of plain..
$31.60
Self-aligning open linear ball bearing with a 16mm ID (inner diameter). Featuring a heat-treated alloy steel shell for durability, a resin retainer polymer cage for reduced noise and a low coefficient of friction for speed. Handles cantilevered loads better than plain bearings, overcoming the 2:1 binding ratio limitation of plain..
$28.06
Self-aligning open linear ball bearing with a 30mm inner diameter. Featuring a heat-treated alloy steel shell for durability and a resin retainer polymer cage for reduced noise and a low coefficient of friction for speed. Handles cantilevered loads better than plain bearings, overcoming the 2:1 binding ratio limitation of plain..
$73.86
36 products

Open Linear Ball Bearings

36 products

Open-shell linear ball bearings use recirculating ball bearings for low-friction travel on round linear shafts with continuous shaft support. The open shell provides clearance for the shaft support rail, making these bearings ideal for longer spans or higher-load applications where the shaft must be supported along its length. Built with a heat-treated alloy steel shell for strength and a polymer resin retainer to help reduce noise and friction, open linear ball bearings deliver smooth, reliable performance in cantilevered or overhung load applications because they are not subject to the same 2:1 binding limitation found in plain bearings. Closed and adjustable versions are also available in the main category for applications that require end-supported shafting or running-clearance adjustment. Available in inch, metric, and JIS sizing options, these linear ball bearings are interchangeable with industry-standard designs for easy replacement or system upgrades.

  • Open Shell of Heat Treated Alloy Steel
  • Inch, metric and JIS sizing options 
  • Size interchangeable with industry standards and with Simplicity series 
  • Double seals included – standard, no additional cost 
  • ID sizes: 0.5 in to 2 in or 12 mm to 50 mm 
  • Static Load Capacities up to 1,700 lb (7,900 N) 
  • Dynamic Load Capacities up to 850 lb (3,800 N) 
  • Low coefficient of friction 
  • Resin retainer for reduced noise