Deep Groove Ball Bearings, or Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearings, are essential components in various types of machinery. Designed to enable smooth and efficient operation with little maintenance, Deep Groove Bearings are characterised by deep raceway grooves inside the inner and outer rings. The design of Deep Groove Ball Bearings allows them to accommodate both radial and axial loads in both directions, making them versatile for use in a wide range of applications. Deep Groove Radial Ball bearings can withstand high-speed rotations and are available in many designs, sizes, and variants. They are the most commonly used bearing type, serving applications in multiple industries worldwide. Deep Groove Ball Bearings play a crucial role in maintaining smooth and reliable mechanical operations, whether used in electric motors, gearboxes, engines, machine tools, or endless equipment applications. We stock a range of metric and imperial Deep Groove Ball Bearings from world-renowned brands such as SKF, FAG, NSK and Timken. Discover our range of Radial Ball Bearings below.
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6000 ZZ QBL Deep Groove Bearing - 10 x 26 x 8mm
QBL
$4.76This 6000 ZZ QBL bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 10x26x8.6000ZZ Extra Light Series10mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of BearingNormal Radial...$4.76 -
6000 ZZ KOYO Deep Groove Bearing - 10 x 26 x 8mm
Koyo
$9.33This 6000 ZZ KOYO bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 10x26x8.6000ZZ Extra Light Series10mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of BearingNormal Radial...$9.33 -
6000 2Z SKF Deep Groove Bearing - 10 x 26 x 8mm
SKF
$9.02This 6000 2Z SKF bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 10x26x8.60002Z Extra Light Series10mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of BearingNormal Radial Internal...$9.02 -
6001 2Z SKF Deep Groove Bearing - 12 x 28 x 8mm
SKF
$9.68The SKF 6001 2Z Deep Groove Ball bearing is designed to meet the rigorous demands of high-speed and high-performance applications. Known for its robust construction and superior sealing, the 6001-2Z ensures extended life and reduced maintenance in a wide...$9.68 -
6000-2Z/C2 - SKF Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearings - 10x26x8mm
SKF
$9.3360002z c2 Metric, Extra Light 10mm - Bore Size Metal Shields on Both Sides of Bearing Steel Cage Internal Clearance Less Than Normal$9.33 -
6001 2Z C3 SKF Deep Groove Bearing - 12 x 28 x 8mm
SKF
$9.68This 6001 2Z C3 SKF bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a larger than standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 12x28x8. 60012ZC3 Extra Light Series 12mm - Bore Size Metal Shields on Both Sides of Bearing...$9.68 -
6001 ZZ C3 QBL Deep Groove Bearing - 12 x 28 x 8mm
QBL
$4.56This 6001 ZZ C3 QBL bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a larger than standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 12x28x8.6001ZZC3Extra Light Series12mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of...$4.56 -
6000 C 2Z FAG Deep Groove Bearing - 10 x 26 x 8mm
FAG
$8.85This 6000 2Z FAG bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 10x26x8.6000C2Z Extra Light Series10mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of BearingNormal Radial...$8.85 -
6000 ZZ NSK Deep Groove Bearing - 10 x 26 x 8mm
NSK
$9.33This 6000ZZ NSK bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 10x26x8.6000ZZ Extra Light Series10mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of BearingNormal Radial...$9.33 -
6000 2Z C3 SKF Deep Groove Bearing - 10 x 26 x 8mm
SKF
$9.02This 6000 2Z C3 SKF bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a larger than standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 10x26x8. 60002ZC3 Extra Light Series 10mm - Bore Size Metal Shields on Both Sides of Bearing...$9.02 -
6001 ZZ NSK Deep Groove Bearing - 12 x 28 x 8mm
NSK
$10.07This 6001ZZ NSK bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 12x28x8.6001ZZ Extra Light Series12mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of BearingNormal Radial...$10.07 -
16004 2Z - FAG Deep Groove Bearing - 20x42x8mm
FAG
$23.44This 16004 2Z FAG bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 20x42x8.160042Z Deep Groove20mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both SidesNormal Radial Internal Clearance$23.44 -
6001 ZZ - Timken Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing - 12x28x8mm
Timken
$12.16This 6001-ZZ bearing is a shielded deep groove ball bearing with a Normal Radial Internal Clearance Greater. The bearing's dimensions are 12x28x8mm6001ZZ Extra Light Series12mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of the BearingNormal Radial...$12.16 -
6000 2Z/C3GJN - SKF Deep Groove Bearing - 10 x 26 x 8mm
SKF
$20.38This 6000 2Z C3GJN SKF bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a larger than standard radial internal clearance, this bearing also filled with a high temperature grease The bearing's dimensions are 10x26x8.60002ZC3GJNExtra Light...$20.38 -
6001 ZZ C3 NSK Deep Groove Bearing - 12 x 28 x 8mm
NSK
$10.07This 6001ZZC3 NSK bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a larger than standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 12x28x8.6001ZZC3Extra Light Series12mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of BearingRadial...$10.07 -
16005-ZZ - Timken Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearings - 25x47x8mm
Timken
$29.75This 16005-ZZ bearing is a shielded deep groove ball bearing with a Normal Radial Internal Clearance Greater. The bearing's dimensions are 25x47x8mm16005ZZ Extra Light Thin Series25mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of the BearingNormal...$29.75 -
6000 ZZ C3 QBL Deep Groove Bearing - 10 x 26 x 8mm
QBL
$4.76This 6000 ZZ C3 QBL bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a larger than standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 10x26x8.6000ZZC3Extra Light Series10mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of...$4.76 -
16002 2Z - FAG Deep Groove Bearing - 15x32x8mm
FAG
$20.24This 16002 2Z FAG bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 15x32x8.160022Z Deep Groove15mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both SidesNormal Radial Internal Clearance$20.24 -
6001 ZZ QBL Deep Groove Bearing - 12 x 28 x 8mm
QBL
$4.56This 6001 ZZ QBL bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 12x28x8.6001ZZ Extra Light Series12mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of BearingNormal Radial...$4.56 -
6000 ZZ - Timken Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing - 10x26x8mm
Timken
$11.27This 6000-ZZ bearing is a shielded deep groove ball bearing with a Normal Radial Internal Clearance Greater. The bearing's dimensions are 10x26x8mm6000ZZ Extra Light Series10mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of the BearingNormal Radial...$11.27 -
16003-2Z -SKF Deep Groove Bearing - 17x35x8mm
SKF
$20.75This 16003 2Z SKF bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 17x35x8.160032Z Deep Groove Ball Bearings17mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of BearingNormal...$20.75 -
6000 2ZR FAG Deep Groove Bearing - 10 x 26 x 8mm
FAG
$8.85This 6000 2ZR FAG bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 10x26x8.60002ZR Extra Light Series10mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of BearingNormal Radial...$8.85 -
6001 2ZR FAG Deep Groove Bearing - 12 x 28 x 8mm
FAG
$9.48This 6001 2ZR FAG bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 12x28x8.60012ZR Extra Light Series12mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of BearingNormal Radial...$9.48 -
6000 C 2Z C3 FAG Deep Groove Bearing - 10 x 26 x 8mm
FAG
$8.85This 6000 2Z C3 FAG bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a larger than standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 10x26x8.6000C2ZC3Extra Light Series10mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of...$8.85 -
16002-ZZ - Timken Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearings - 15x32x8mm
Timken
$18.41This 16002-ZZ bearing is a shielded deep groove ball bearing with a Normal Radial Internal Clearance Greater. The bearing's dimensions are 15x32x8mm16002ZZ Extra Light Thin Series15mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of the BearingNormal...$18.41 -
6000 2ZR C3 FAG Deep Groove Bearing - 10 x 26 x 8mm
FAG
$8.85This 6000 2ZR C3 FAG bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a larger than standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 10x26x8.60002ZRC3Extra Light Series10mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of...$8.85 -
16005 2Z - FAG Deep Groove Bearing - 25x47x8mm
FAG
$24.48This 16005 2Z FAG bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 25x47x8.160052Z Deep Groove25mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both SidesNormal Radial Internal Clearance$24.48 -
6001-2Z/LHT23 - SKF Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearings - 12x28x8mm
SKF
$17.7160012z lht23 Metric, Extra Light 12mm - Bore Size Metal Shields on Both Sides of Bearing Steel Cage Normal Internal Clearance Grease with a lithium thickener of consistency 2 to 3 to the NLGI Scale for a temperature range –50°C to...$17.71 -
6000-2Z/LT - SKF Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearings - 10x26x8mm
SKF
$15.0560002z lt Metric, Extra Light 10mm - Bore Size Metal Shields on Both Sides of Bearing Steel Cage Normal Internal Clearance Low Temperature Grease$15.05 -
16002-2Z -SKF Deep Groove Bearing - 15x32x8mm
SKF
$20.66This 16002 2Z SKF bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 15x32x8. 16002 2Z Deep Groove Ball Bearings 15mm - Bore Size Metal Shields on Both Sides of...$20.66 -
6000ZZC4 - NSK Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearings - 10x26x8mm
NSK
$9.706000zzc4Metric, Extra Light10mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of BearingSteel CageInternal Clearance Greater Than C3$9.70 -
6000 ZZC3 - Timken Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing - 10x26x8mm
Timken
$11.27This 6000-ZZC3 bearing is a shielded deep groove ball bearing with a Radial Internal Clearance Greater than Normal. The bearing's dimensions are 10x26x8mm6000ZZC3Extra Light Series10mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of the BearingRadial...$11.27 -
6001 ZZ KOYO Deep Groove Bearing - 12 x 28 x 8mm
Koyo
$10.07This 6001 ZZ KOYO bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 12x28x8.6001ZZ Extra Light Series12mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of BearingNormal Radial...$10.07 -
16003-ZZ - Timken Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearings - 17x35x8mm
Timken
$18.50This 16003-ZZ bearing is a shielded deep groove ball bearing with a Normal Radial Internal Clearance Greater. The bearing's dimensions are 17x35x8mm16003ZZ Extra Light Thin Series17mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of the BearingNormal...$18.50 -
6001 C 2Z FAG Deep Groove Bearing - 12 x 28 x 8mm
FAG
$9.48This 6001 2Z FAG bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 12x28x8.6001C2Z Extra Light Series12mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of BearingNormal Radial...$9.48 -
6000 ZZ C3 NSK Deep Groove Bearing - 10 x 26 x 8mm
NSK
$9.33This 6000ZZC3 NSK bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a larger than standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 10x26x8.6000ZZC3Extra Light Series10mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of BearingRadial...$9.33 -
16101-ZZ - Timken Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearings - 12x30x8mm
Timken
$20.25This 16101-ZZ bearing is a shielded deep groove ball bearing with a Normal Radial Internal Clearance Greater. The bearing's dimensions are 12x30x8mm16101ZZ Extra Extra Light Thin Series12mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of the BearingNormal...$20.25 -
6001 ZZNR - NSK Deep Groove Bearing - 12 x 28 x 8mm
NSK
$31.71This 6001ZZNR NSK bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a snap ring groove in the outer ring and an appropriate snap ring, this bearings also has a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 12x28x8.6001ZZ...$31.71 -
16100-2Z -SKF Deep Groove Bearing - 10x28x8mm
SKF
$22.39This 16100 2Z SKF bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 10x28x8. 16100 2Z Deep Groove Ball Bearings 10mm - Bore Size Metal Shields on Both Sides of...$22.39 -
6001 C 2Z C3 FAG Deep Groove Bearing - 12 x 28 x 8mm
FAG
$9.48This 6001 2Z C3 FAG bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a larger than standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 12x28x8.6001C2ZC3Extra Light Series12mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of...$9.48 -
16100-ZZ - Timken Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearings - 10x28x8mm
Timken
$18.32This 16100-ZZ bearing is a shielded deep groove ball bearing with a Normal Radial Internal Clearance Greater. The bearing's dimensions are 10x28x8mm 16100ZZ Extra Extra Light Thin Series 10mm - Bore Size Metal Shields on Both Sides of the...$18.32 -
16101-2Z -SKF Deep Groove Bearing - 12x30x8mm
SKF
$22.65This 16101 2Z SKF bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 12x30x8. 16101 2Z Deep Groove Ball Bearings 12mm - Bore Size Metal Shields on Both Sides of...$22.65 -
6000 ZZNR - NSK Deep Groove Bearing - 10 x 26 x 8mm
NSK
$29.48This 6000ZZNR NSK bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a snap ring groove in the outer ring and an appropriate snap ring, this bearings also has a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 10x26x8. ...$29.48 -
6001 ZZ C3 KOYO Deep Groove Bearing - 12 x 28 x 8mm
Koyo
$10.07This 6001 ZZ C3 KOYO bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a larger than standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 12x28x8.6001ZZC3Extra Light Series12mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of...$10.07 -
6001-2Z/C3WT - SKF Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearings - 12x28x8mm
SKF
$23.2860012zc3wtMetric, Extra Light12mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of BearingSteel CageInternal Clearance Greater Than NormalGrease with a polyurea thickener of consistency 2 to 3 to the NLGI Scale for a temperature range –40°C to +160°C$23.28 -
6001 2ZR C3 FAG Deep Groove Bearing - 12 x 28 x 8mm
FAG
$9.48This 6001 2ZR C3 FAG bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a larger than standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 12x28x8.60012ZRC3Extra Light Series12mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of...$9.48 -
W6001 2Z SKF Stainless Steel SKF Deep Groove Bearing - 12 x 28 x 8mm
SKF
$47.98This W6001 2Z SKF bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 12x28x8.W60012ZStainless SteelExtra Light Series12mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of Bearing$47.98 -
6000-2ZTN9/C3LT - SKF Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearings - 10x26x8mm
SKF
$15.4660002ztn9c3lt Metric, Extra Light 10mm - Bore Size Metal Shields on Both Sides of Bearing Plastic Cage Internal Clearance Greater Than Normal Low Temperature Grease$15.46 -
W6000 2Z SKF Stainless Steel SKF Deep Groove Bearing - 10 x 26 x 8mm
SKF
$43.51This W6000 2Z SKF bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 10x26x8.W60002ZStainless SteelExtra Light Series10mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of Bearing$43.51 -
6001-2Z/C3LHT23 - SKF Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearings - 12x28x8mm
SKF
$16.8860012z c3lht23 Metric, Extra Light 12mm - Bore Size Metal Shields on Both Sides of Bearing Steel Cage Internal Clearance Greater Than Normal Grease with a lithium thickener of consistency 2 to 3 to the NLGI Scale for a temperature range...$16.88 -
6000 ZZ C3 KOYO Deep Groove Bearing - 10 x 26 x 8mm
Koyo
$9.33This 6000 ZZ C3 KOYO bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a larger than standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 10x26x8. 6000ZZC3 Extra Light Series 10mm - Bore Size Metal Shields on Both Sides of Bearing...$9.33 -
16101 2Z - FAG Deep Groove Bearing - 12x30x8mm
FAG
$22.20This 16101 2Z FAG bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 12x30x8.161012Z Deep Groove12mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both SidesNormal Radial Internal Clearance$22.20 -
6001 ZZC3 - Timken Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing - 12x28x8mm
Timken
$12.16This 6001-ZZC3 bearing is a shielded deep groove ball bearing with a Radial Internal Clearance Greater than Normal. The bearing's dimensions are 12x28x8mm6001ZZC3Extra Light Series12mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both Sides of the BearingRadial...$12.16 -
16003 2Z - FAG Deep Groove Bearing - 17x35x8mm
FAG
$20.33This 16003 2Z FAG bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 17x35x8.160032Z Deep Groove17mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both SidesNormal Radial Internal Clearance$20.33 -
6000-2Z/C3LHT23 - SKF Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearings - 10x26x8mm
SKF
$15.6660002z c3lht23 Metric, Extra Light 10mm - Bore Size Metal Shields on Both Sides of Bearing Steel Cage Internal Clearance Greater Than Normal Grease with a lithium thickener of consistency 2 to 3 to the NLGI Scale for a temperature range...$15.66 -
16100 2Z - FAG Deep Groove Bearing - 10x28x8mm
FAG
$21.93This 16100 2Z FAG bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a standard radial internal clearance The bearing's dimensions are 10x28x8.161002Z Deep Groove10mm - Bore SizeMetal Shields on Both SidesNormal Radial Internal Clearance$21.93 -
6001 2Z/C3GJN - SKF Deep Groove Bearing - 12 x 28 x 8mm
SKF
$21.99This 6001 2Z C3GJN SKF bearing is a Shielded Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing with a larger than standard radial internal clearance, this bearing also filled with a high temperature grease The bearing's dimensions are 12x28x8.60012ZC3GJNExtra Light...$21.99 -
6001-2Z/C3LHT30 - SKF Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearings - 12x28x8mm
SKF
$17.71The SKF 6001-2Z/C3LHT30 is a premium-quality deep groove bearing designed for high-performance applications requiring durability, precision, and low friction. Manufactured by SKF, a globally trusted brand in the industry, this bearing is engineered to...$17.71 -
6001-2ZGJN - SKF Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearings - 12x28x8mm
SKF
$19.3960012z gjn Metric, Extra Light 12mm - Bore Size Metal Shields on Both Sides of Bearing Steel Cage Normal Internal Clearance Grease with a polyurea thickener of consistency 2 to the NLGI scale for a temperature range -30°C to +150°C ...$19.39 -
W6001-2Z/C2 - SKF Deep Groove - 12x28x8mm
SKF
$67.53W60012ZC2Stainless SteelExtra Light Series12mm - Bore SizeMetal Shield on Both Sides of the BearingRadial Internal Clearance Smaller than Normal$67.53
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Deep Groove in a Radial Ball Bearing?
A deep groove in a Radial Ball Bearing refers to the design of the inner and outer raceways (also referred to as races or rings), which have a deep concave spherical profile matching the profile of the balls' surface. This design provides a larger contact area, allowing the bearing to handle higher axial and radial loads. Deep Groove Ball Bearings are versatile and commonly used in automotive and industrial machinery.
Why use a deep groove ball bearing?
Deep Groove Ball Bearings are widely used due to their versatility and ability to support both radial and axial loads. Their simple design, featuring a deep raceway, allows for smooth and quiet operation with minimal friction. Deep Grooves are suitable for high-speed applications making them ideal for use in multiple applications.
What load type is a Deep Groove Ball Bearing?
Deep Groove Ball Bearings handle both radial and axial loads. They are suitable for high-speed applications and are commonly used in industries like automotive and industrial machinery due to their ability to manage mixed load types efficiently. Radial ball bearings operate at high speeds with low friction. Known for durability, they minimise wear and reduce maintenance costs.
What is the difference between a thrust ball bearing and a radial ball bearing?
Thrust ball bearings support axial loads parallel to the shaft and are used where the primary load is along the axis of rotation. Radial ball bearings, on the other hand, handle radial loads perpendicular to the shaft and can also manage some axial loads. Radial bearings are suited for high-speed applications, while thrust ball bearings are specialised to provide axial load support.