Single Row Ball Bearing, Set Screw Locking – Type KV

Single row ball bearing insert for higher speed and lower friction

Single row deep-groove ball bearing insert with set-screw locking. Selected when the duty calls for higher speeds, lower friction, and cooler operation than spherical roller solutions, with moderate radial load requirements. The set-screw locking allows fast assembly and in-place service on standard shafting.

Mounted in fully sealed AISI 316 stainless housings with the same washdown, marine, and corrosion-resistant performance as heavier insert types in the range. (Internal code: Type KV.)

Typical applications and selection guidance

Choose this insert when:

• Operating speed is high and continuous radial load is moderate
• Lower friction and cooler running are priorities (energy-efficient drives)
• Fans, pumps, light conveyors, packaging lines, and auxiliary drives
• Quick assembly and in-place serviceability on standard shafting

Consider an alternative when: radial load, shock load, or shaft misalignment exceed ball-insert ratings for the size (move to a spherical roller variant), or when set-screw access is blocked from the standard side (compare the reversed-lock variant).

Load and speed per SKU

The table lists each active catalogue SKU for this insert type with radial load, axial load, and maximum speed as defined for that exact unit (housing variant, seals, and size included). Use the search box to filter by SKU fragment, or open the product page for the full datasheet. You can also browse all options in the product configurator.

Interactive table: load and speed per SKU for insert type KV (see live article page).

Engineering support Send your shaft drawing, target load, speed, and operating environment to our engineering team for a confirmed sizing.