Deep Groove Ball Bearings FAG 6060 -M

The FAG 6060-M deep-groove ball bearing, with dimensions of 300 × 460 × 74 mm and a brass cage, provides a robust bearing solution for heavy-duty industrial applications.

The 6060-M deep groove ball bearing is a single-row radial ball bearing manufactured by FAG for heavy-duty mechanical structures in industrial machinery and plant engineering. With an inner diameter of 300 mm, an outer diameter of 460 mm and a width of 74 mm, this large bearing can accommodate high radial loads and moderate axial forces in both directions. Manufactured from 100Cr6 rolling-bearing steel and fitted with a brass cage, the component is designed for a temperature range of –20 to +150 degrees Celsius.

In which industrial applications is the 6060-M deep groove ball bearing used?

Design engineers primarily use the 6060-M deep groove ball bearing in heavy-duty industrial gearboxes and large-scale drive units. Thanks to the combination of standard radial clearance and manufacture to tolerance class P0/PN, the rolling bearing supports large-diameter shafts with uniform concentricity. As this version is designed without sealing washers, it is fitted into housings that provide an external lubricant supply and housing-side sealing.

What are the advantages of the brass cage in the 6060-M deep groove ball bearing?

The suffix ‘-M’ denotes the solid brass cage, which guides the rolling elements and withstands mechanical loads. Compared to sheet steel designs, brass is characterised by increased mechanical stability and favourable friction properties. From a design perspective, it must be borne in mind that the open bearing requires a continuous supply of lubricating oil or grease via the surrounding machine housing for operation.