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Deep Groove Ball Bearings

6804 Bearing: Dimensions, Specs, Seal Types and Equivalents

A 6804 bearing is a thin section, single row deep groove ball bearing with a 20 mm bore, a 32 mm outside diameter and a

Bella Tang October 31, 2026

Deep Groove Ball Bearings

6904 Bearing: Dimensions, Load Ratings, Seal Types and Cross Reference

A 6904 bearing is a single row deep groove ball bearing with a 20 mm bore, a 37 mm outside diameter and a 9 mm

Jessica Jia October 31, 2026

Deep Groove Ball Bearings

6805 Bearing: Dimensions, Specs, Seal Types and Bike Uses (2026)

A 6805 bearing is a thin, single row deep groove ball bearing that measures 25 mm bore, 37 mm outside diameter and 7 mm width.

D, Oscar October 31, 2026

Deep Groove Ball Bearings

6902 Bearing: Dimensions, Seal Types, Specs and Replacement Guide

A 6902 bearing is a single row deep groove ball bearing with a 15 mm bore, a 28 mm outside diameter and a 7 mm

Jessica Jia October 31, 2026

Deep Groove Ball Bearings

6201 Bearing: Dimensions, Specs, Seal Types and Replacement Guide

A 6201 bearing is a single row deep groove ball bearing with a 12 mm bore, a 32 mm outside diameter and a 10 mm

Jessica Jia October 24, 2026

Deep Groove Ball Bearings

6301 Bearing: Dimensions, Specs, Seals and Replacement Guide

A 6301 is a single row deep groove ball bearing with a 12 mm bore, a 37 mm outside diameter and a 12 mm width.

Oscar Ding October 22, 2026

Thrust Ball Bearings

Thrust Bearing Types Explained: How They Work and How to Choose One

A thrust bearing is a bearing built to carry axial load, the push that runs along a shaft instead of across it. Picture a lazy

Bella Tang October 20, 2026

Deep Groove Ball Bearings

N vs NR Bearings: How to Choose the Correct Snap Ring Configuration

Compare N vs NR bearing suffixes, snap ring supply, shield and seal combinations, and the dimensions to check before ordering a replacement.

Jessica Jia October 15, 2026

Standard bearing and snap ring bearing compared for replacement compatibility

Deep Groove Ball Bearings

Can You Replace a Snap Ring Bearing with a Standard Bearing?

Can a standard bearing replace a snap ring bearing? Compare 6204 vs. 6204NR, axial retention, failure risks, and replacement suffixes before ordering.

Jessica Jia October 13, 2026

TFL Bearing hard-to-find bearing sourcing case for an urgent order

Miniature Ball Bearings

How We Sourced 500 Hard-to-Find EZO SRW0ZZ Bearings for an Urgent Order

Finding an EZO SRW0ZZ listing online was not the difficult part. Finding 500 pieces of actual available stock was. A customer came to TFL Bearings

Jessica Jia July 24, 2026

TFL Bearing cover image explaining why 100,000 RPM turbojet engine bearings are hard to source

Bearing Application Technology

The Hidden Heart of UAVs: Why 100,000+ RPM Turbojet Bearings Are So Hard to Source

Why are 100,000+ RPM turbojet bearings so hard to source? See how TFL found rare GRW D6000 stock during a GMN shortage.

Jessica Jia June 4, 2026

Industrial SOP guide on how to clean miniature bearings, showing a tiny ball bearing held between fingers against a background of precision components.

Bearing Maintenance

The Industrial SOP on How to Clean Miniature Bearings: Maintenance vs. Replacement

Learn how to clean miniature bearings with our industrial SOP. Discover ultrasonic methods, precise relubrication, and when B2B replacement is safer.

Jessica Jia April 7, 2026

The Engineering Guide to Tiny Ball Bearings in Precision Instruments, featuring miniature bearings against a medical surgical background.

Miniature Ball Bearings

The Engineering Guide to Tiny Ball Bearings in Precision Instruments

Discover how tiny ball bearings power precision instruments. Explore high-speed micro-motor specs, ABEC-7 tolerances, ZV3 ratings & drop-in options.

Jessica Jia April 2, 2026

The Ultimate Engineering Guide to Extended Inner Ring Bearings featuring precision TFL solutions.

Miniature Ball Bearings with Extended Inner Ring

The Engineering Guide to Extended Inner Ring Bearings: Eliminating Assembly Spacers

Master extended inner ring bearings. Eliminate assembly spacers, reduce tolerance stacking, and find precision EZO drop-in alternatives for your designs.

Jessica Jia March 30, 2026

Miniature Flanged Ball Bearings

The Ultimate Engineering Guide to Flanged Miniature Ball Bearings

Master flanged miniature ball bearings. Explore size charts, load capacities, ZZ/2RS seals, and precision drop-in replacements for your micro-motors.

Jessica Jia March 27, 2026

Mast Guide Bearings

Mast Guide Bearings: A Complete Guide for Forklift Performance, Durability, and Bulk Procurement

This guide explores how high-performance Mast Guide Bearings improve forklift safety and longevity, offering essential tips for maintenance and cost-effective bulk procurement.

Bella Tang January 20, 2026

Wheel Bearing Noise: What It Sounds Like and How to Find the Bad One

Spherical Bearings: Types, GE Codes and How to Choose One

6804 Bearing: Dimensions, Specs, Seal Types and Equivalents

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6804 Bearing: Dimensions, Specs, Seal Types and Equivalents

6904 Bearing: Dimensions, Load Ratings, Seal Types and Cross Reference

6805 Bearing: Dimensions, Specs, Seal Types and Bike Uses (2026)

6902 Bearing: Dimensions, Seal Types, Specs and Replacement Guide

6201 Bearing: Dimensions, Specs, Seal Types and Replacement Guide

6301 Bearing: Dimensions, Specs, Seals and Replacement Guide

Thrust Bearing Types Explained: How They Work and How to Choose One

N vs NR Bearings: How to Choose the Correct Snap Ring Configuration

Can You Replace a Snap Ring Bearing with a Standard Bearing?

How We Sourced 500 Hard-to-Find EZO SRW0ZZ Bearings for an Urgent Order

The Hidden Heart of UAVs: Why 100,000+ RPM Turbojet Bearings Are So Hard to Source

The Industrial SOP on How to Clean Miniature Bearings: Maintenance vs. Replacement

The Engineering Guide to Tiny Ball Bearings in Precision Instruments

The Engineering Guide to Extended Inner Ring Bearings: Eliminating Assembly Spacers

The Ultimate Engineering Guide to Flanged Miniature Ball Bearings

Mast Guide Bearings: A Complete Guide for Forklift Performance, Durability, and Bulk Procurement