Ritbearing Blog Reduce Costs with Thin Section Bearings for Compact Space and Minimal Weight Applications

Not all applications require standard ball bearings. When you're faced with applications that require compact design and minimal weight, thin section bearings are designed to save space, decrease overall weight, dramatically reduce friction, and provide excellent running accuracy. Special features of thin section bearings allow you to reduce the total cost of a system by allowing more room for design efficiency over standard bearing sizes, without compromising performance, durability, or lifespan.How Thin Section Bearings Can Save You MoneyAfter accounting for the reduction in space and lower weight, engineers and designers can expect to see overall cost savings. Intelligent bearing design makes room for impressive amounts of space plus the added benefit of weight savings. There are plenty of features that allow these bearings to be adapted for special environments.Thin Section Bearing Features:Several variations of cross sections and sizesCages include nylon segmented, nylon snap over, brass, and phenolicProduced with 100 percent domestic componentsProduction is volume sensitive and efficient, ensuring a competitive market priceLead times, on most standard sizes, average 6-8 weeks from order dateTypical Thin Section Bearing Applications:MedicalMachine ToolSatellitePackagingRoboticsMilitary TurretsMaterial HandlingTextile MachineryOptical EquipmentSave Space, Time, and Money with Thin Section BearingsFor applications that present space and weight limitations, think thin section bearings. Ritbearing accommodates the shorter development time involved in the fast-paced nature of products that use thin section bearings, without sacrificing quality or performance. Contact us today to talk to one of our experts today to choose a thin section bearing that best suits your applications, including our custom engineered bearing solutions for unique applications.