Released on = June 12, 2007, 2:47 pm

Press Release Author = RBC Bearings

Industry = Industrial

Press Release Summary = Designed for applications with space, weight, and load
constraints

Press Release Body = RBC Bearings Incorporated offers a series of thin section ball
bearings, which are engineered for applications requiring less weight, less
geometric space, and higher stiffness than conventional bearings.

Generally, a thin section bearing has a bore diameter greater than four times the
radial cross section. RBC's standard thin section bore sizes range from 1″ to
40″ and in 7 cross sections from 3/16″ to 1″. Additionally, RBC
specializes in custom bearings to solve specific application challenges.

The new bearings are also available in metric sizes and in radial, angular, and
4-point contact designs. Customers may specify a variety of seals, separators, and
different materials such as SAE 52100 steel, 440C stainless steel, and 17-4
stainless steel. Special ball materials available include 440C stainless steel,
silicon nitride (ceramic), and M-50 steel. Further, special coatings, including thin
dense chrome, are available for enhanced corrosion resistance. RBC thin section
bearings are offered in precision classes ABEC-1 through ABEC-7.

According to the company, typical applications for RBC's thin section bearings
include semiconductor manufacturing equipment, aerospace equipment and components,
antenna pedestals, construction equipment, harmonic drives, specialized industrial
machinery, material handling mechanisms, metalworking machine tools, medical
equipment, military turrets, optical equipment, packaging machinery, radar
equipment, robotics, rotary joints, satellite systems, slip ring assemblies, speed
reducers, and textile machinery.

RBC Bearings - supported by a global network of sales engineers, distributors, and
authorized agents - are used in a variety of applications throughout the aerospace,
construction, mining, packaging, transportation, off-highway, agricultural, robotics
and automation, material handling, and semiconductor equipment industries. There
are currently 18 RBC Bearings manufacturing locations throughout North America and
Europe.

For more information about RBC's thin section ball bearings, including separators,
lubrication requirements, seals, load ratings, speed capacities, tolerances,
mountings, recommended fits, or a custom bearing need contact RBC customer service
at 800.390.3300, or www.rbcbearings.com

About RBC Bearings
Headquartered in Oxford, Connecticut, RBC Bearings Incorporated is an international
manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered precision bearings and components.
Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical or
regulated bearing products requiring sophisticated design, testing, and
manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense
markets. Principal bearing product lines include: Spherical plain bearings, ball
bearings, rod ends, custom-engineered bearings and much more. For more information,
please visit www.rbcbearings.com.

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Web Site = http://www.rbcbearings.com

Contact Details =
Contact:
Wade Costello
RBC Bearings
1 Tribology Center
Oxford, CT 06478
wcostello@rbcbearings.com
203.267.7001