Wire Race Bearings are based on a simple but ingenious principle: a single ring made of steel wire is fitted with a raceway designed to precisely match the diameter of the rolling elements. Therefore, the rolling action does not take place directly between the rolling elements and mating structures, but instead creates low friction on the four open races. This engineering principle allows freedom in the design of mating structures in terms of geometry and material choice.
Wire Race Bearings are extremely compact and fit snugly in even the smallest installation spaces. They are available as bearing elements (consisting of races, rolling elements and cages) or as ready-to-use bearing assemblies with mating structures. Its compact shape and free choice of mating construction materials allow the construction of lightweight designs whose low mass also requires less work to operate.
