Full definition
Special large-diameter bearing built with hardened circular cross-section wire raceways (diameter 3–12 mm) supported in an aluminum, plastic or lightweight steel housing. Bearing diameters: 100 mm to several meters. Extremely thin radial cross-section: 15–30 mm. Advantages: low weight, structural integration, easy assembly. Applications: machining rotary tables, radar antennas, robotic arms, medical equipment. DIN 5412 standard. Reference brand: Rodriguez (HEPCO).