PB8 Spherical Pillowball Insert-Type Bearing, Lubricated, High Carbon Steel, Open Housing, 8 mm Shaft, 22 mm Dia, Zinc Chromate Finish, Single Unit for Linear Slide Units

PB8 spherical pillowball insert bearing, single unit
✔️ Open housing, lubricated insert, high carbon steel, 8 mm shaft

This single PB8 pillowball insert bearing fits PB metric series housings and is commonly used in linear slide units, conveyor idlers, and light-duty shaft supports where spherical seating helps correct misalignment.

✅ Model PB8, PB Metric Series, single bearing unit
✅ Material: High carbon steel with zinc chromate plated finish
✅ Enclosure: Open insert, lubricated type, pillowball design
✅ Shaft diameter: 8 mm; Housing diameter: 22 mm; Inner ring width: 12 mm
✅ Weight: 0.050 lb; packaged as one unit; model ref PB8 / SKU 1912160

💡 What is a pillow block bearing insert used for? It supports and aligns rotating shafts while allowing slight angular misalignment. Quick overview: - Supports rotating shafts by providing spherical seating that accommodates misalignment, common in linear slide units and light machinery. - Ideal for open, lubricated setups; consider sealed ball bearing or ceramic options when contamination or high speed is a concern. - Handy for conveyor idlers, tensioners, pillow block retrofit kits, and low- to medium-load drive systems.