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ABTE & ABTE-V : narrow series spherical bearings

Plain (ABTE) or grooved (ABTE-V) narrow spherical bearings with PTFE liner

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Advanced motorsport series narrow spherical bearings ★★★

The NMB Minebea ABTE(-V) spherical bearings are suitable for demanding motorsport applications: suspension, steering, …
The components of the ABTE(-V) bearings are made of alloy steel and stainless steel.
ABTE(-V) spherical bearings are maintenance free as they have a aerospace quality PTFE liner bonded to the race.

NMB Minebea ABTE(-V) materials and specifications

  • Race: 17-4 PH stainless steel, heat treated
  • Ball: CRES 440C stainless steel, heat treated
  • PTFE liner: Rose ‘D’ Type Enhanced in accordance with SAE-AS81820
  • Fit: preloaded fit
  • Max. operating temperature: 180° C (356° F)
Minebea ABTE narrow series spherical bearings
Drawing of NMB Minebea ABTE narrow spherical bearings

Here you can find a table of all the ABTE(-V) spherical bearings with their main dimensions. You can click the partnumber to go to the product page with individual drawings, available quantities and more specifications.

Plain PartnumberGrooved PartnumberBore [B]Outside Diameter [D]Ball Width [W]Housing / Race Width [H]Shoulder ⌀ [O]Misalign. Angle [a°]Ball ⌀No load breakaway torqueRadial static load capacityAxial static load capacitydynamic radial load C0
ABTE4ABTE4V6,350 mm (.250")16,67 mm (.656")8,71 mm (.343")6,35 mm (.250")9,25 mm (.364")​10°12,70 mm (.500" )3-8 In-Lbs37114 N (8344 lbs)14767 N (3320 lbs)
ABTE5ABTE5V7,938 mm (.3125")19,05 mm (.750")9,525 mm (.375")7,14 mm (.281")11,68 mm (.460")​10°14,27 mm (.562" )3-8 In-Lbs47553 N (10691 lbs)24286 N (5460 lbs)
ABTE6ABTE6V9,525 mm (.375")20,64 mm (.8125")​10,31 mm (.406")7,92 mm (.312")12,06 mm (.475")9°15,87 mm (.625" )3-8 In-Lbs60475 N (13596 lbs)29357 N (6600 lbs)
ABTE7ABTE7V​11,113 mm (.4375")23,02 mm (.906")​11,10 mm (.437")8,71 mm (.343")13,46 mm (.530")8°17,45 mm (.687" )4-10 In-Lbs73637 N (16555 lbs)35806 N (8050 lbs)
ABTE8-1ABTE8V-1​12,700 mm (.500")25,40 mm (1.000")​12,70 mm (.500")9,91 mm (.390")15,24 mm (.600")8°19,84 mm (.781" )4-10 In-Lbs93608 N (21045 lbs)46259 N (10400 lbs)
ABTE9-1ABTE9V-1​14,288 mm (.5625")27,78 mm (1.094")​14,27 mm (.562")​11,10 mm (.437")17,02 mm (.670")8°22,22 mm (.875" )4-10 In-Lbs118645 N (26674 lbs)57824 N (13000 lbs)
ABTE10ABTE10V​15,875 mm (.625")30,16 mm (1.1875")​15,875 mm (.625")​12,70 mm (.500")19,81 mm (.780")8°24,59 mm (.968" )4-10 In-Lbs146437 N (32922 lbs)73170 N (16450 lbs)
ABTE12ABTE12V​19,05 mm (.750")36,51 mm (1.4375")​19,05 mm (.750")​15,06 mm (.593")25,40 mm (1.000")8°30,15 mm (1.187" )4-10 In-Lbs216938 N (48772 lbs)104973 N (23600 lbs)
ABTE14ABTE14V​22,225 mm (.875")39,69 mm (1.5625")​22,225 mm (.875")​17,86 mm (.703")26,92 mm (1.060")8°33,32 mm (1.312" )5-12 In-Lbs286282 N (64362 lbs)134552 N (30250 lbs)