Machined needle roller bearing BR162412X BR-Series - single metric low-profile roller 16 mm ID x 24 mm OD x 12 mm W for heavy radial loads, high- or low-speed rotation, linear slide unit and sealed ball bearing alternative

Low-profile needle roller bearing BR162412X single unit
✔️ 16 mm ID x 24 mm OD x 12 mm W; metric caged type, single

This machined-type needle roller bearing is a single unit made for compact assemblies and heavy radial loads. It’s commonly used in gearboxes, transmissions, linear slide units, and light-alloy housings where low sectional height matters.

✅ BR-series model BR162412X; machined needle rollers
✅ Size: 16 mm ID x 24 mm OD x 12 mm Width (metric)
✅ Low sectional height with high radial load capacity
✅ Designed for light-alloy housings and compact designs
✅ Suitable for high-speed or low-speed rotations; caged type
✅ Single bearing pack, approx. 0.150 lb each; SKU 861299

💡 How do needle roller bearings improve load capacity in compact linear slide units? Needle roller bearings increase contact area with long, thin rollers to carry higher radial loads in tight spaces, making them especially handy for compact guides and transmissions. Quick take: - Higher radial load per unit thickness compared to sealed ball bearing options - Low sectional height fits into light-alloy housings and compact linear slide units - Choose caged or full-complement versions depending on speed and load needs - Handy alternative to ceramic hybrids when space and load are priorities