Deep Groove Ball Bearings FAG 6024

The FAG 6024 deep-groove ball bearing, measuring 120 × 180 × 28 mm, accommodates both radial and axial loads in open industrial applications.

The 6024 deep groove ball bearing is a single-row radial ball bearing with a bore of 120 mm, an outer diameter of 180 mm and a width of 28 mm. Manufactured from standard roller bearing steel 100Cr6, this design is intended to accommodate both radial and axial forces. The manufacturer, FAG, produces this model in tolerance class P0/PN (corresponding to ABEC 1) and fits it with a robust sheet steel cage. As an open bearing, it is suitable for lubricated installations in mechanical and plant engineering.

What is the FAG 6024 deep groove ball bearing suitable for?

Design engineers and maintenance technicians primarily use the 6024 deep groove ball bearing in assemblies lubricated with oil or external grease. Typical applications include industrial drives, shaft mountings and enclosed housings in mechanical engineering. As the bearing remains open at both ends, the lubricant circulates freely between the raceways and rolling elements. This aids heat dissipation under demanding operating conditions. With a permissible temperature range of -20 to +150 degrees, the component is designed for thermally demanding industrial environments.

What are the distinctive features of the open design with a sheet steel cage?

Environmental sealing plays a key role in the design of the bearing installation. As the 6024 deep-groove ball bearing is not fitted with integrated cover or sealing washers as standard, housing seals must prevent the ingress of dirt and moisture. The built-in sheet steel cage guides the rolling elements whilst being lightweight and keeps friction to a minimum. Together with the standard radial bearing clearance, this variant is suitable for standard applications with defined shaft fits, where there are no extreme temperature differences between the inner and outer rings.