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Ball Bearings

NHBB manufactures precision (ABEC 5 & 7) ball bearings from 0.1250 in. to 11.00 in. O.D. Production standards as well as custom designs are available to meet your requirements for load, speed, torque, assembly, corrosion resistance and operating life. Our ball bearing product lines include: miniature & instrument bearings, dental bearings, large diameter ball bearings, as well as torque tube and thin section (Thinex) bearings.


Miniature & Instrument Bearings

Precision Division & myonic USA

ball bearing

The M & I product line encompasses inch and metric series radial and angular contact bearings ranging from 0.1250 in. to 1.8504 in. O.D. Optional features include flanges, shields and seals, extended inner rings, modified dimensions, and full ball complement designs. Duplex and super duplex constructions are also available. Our premium series of ultra-precision, high-speed angular contact bearings operate comfortably at speeds above 500,000 rpm. Many options exist for improving high-speed performance and operating life, including premium bearing steels, ceramic balls, phenolic and Torlon® machined retainers, and proprietary lubricants.

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Dental Bearings

Precision Division & myonic USA

dental bearings

Our industry-leading dental handpiece bearings are quiet, smooth-running, and fully autoclavable. The series features radial and angular contact designs, premium steels, and superior dimension control and surface finishes. Many design options are available, including ceramic balls; fully autoclavable machined retainers, proprietary lubricants, and integral and reduced clearance shields. The radial series has been optimized to deliver longer life, smoother run-in, and reduced noise and vibration. Our angular contact series is the industry standard.

Contact the Precision Division.

Locate an NHBB-authorized dental handpiece bearing distributor.


Large Ball Bearings for Aerospace Applications

HiTech Division

hitech bearings

Our large diameter precision ball bearings are engineered to perform in life-critical commercial and military aircraft applications. The line includes radial, angular contact, gothic arch, and fractured race construction types in sizes up to 11.024 in. O.D. Our customized solutions feature elements that satisfy a multitude of mounting and operating requirements. Options include special alloys, case hardened rings, extended housings, integral flanges, puller grooves, anti-rotation notches, oil scavenge holes, and more. Duplex and super duplex configurations are also available.

View examples of the nonstandard options available from NHBB.

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Thin Section (Thinex) & Torque Tube Bearings

HiTech Division & Precision Division

thin bearings

This group features bearings with thin rings, narrow cross sections, large bore diameters, and a large number of small diameter balls. They are used when bearing size and weight need to be kept to a minimum and when high accuracy, high stiffness (less deflection), and low friction are required. We manufacture radial, angular contact, and gothic arch versions in sizes ranging from 0.75 in. to 11.00 in. O.D. As always, custom solutions are available.

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