Monobloc wheel V

stainless steelsmoothball bearing

Overview
V-wheels are precision cam roller bearings with a V-shaped running surface designed to travel along matching V-rails, 90° tracks, or compatible round shaft surfaces. PBC Linear V-Wheels for the V-Guide® series use a dual-row angular contact bearing arrangement to handle radial and axial loads while providing smooth guided motion. Available diameters: 20, 30, 45 and 60 mm; multiple material and sealing variants are offered to suit industrial applications.

Key features

• Dual-row angular contact bearing design for combined radial and axial loading
• Outside diameters: 20 mm, 30 mm, 45 mm, 60 mm
• Material options: 52100 bearing steel and 440 stainless steel
• Sealing options: shielded, sealed (permanently lubricated), double-sealed stainless
• Compatible with concentric and eccentric 303 stainless steel bushings for fixed positioning or preload adjustment
• Suitable for internal/external 90° rails and compatible round-shaft surfaces

Performance & ratings (from product data)

• Radial load capacity up to 9,991 N (2,246 lb)
• Axial load capacity up to 2,313 N (520 lb)
• Operating temperature range: -20 °C to 80 °C (-4 °F to 176 °F)
• Maximum rotational speed: 16,000 rpm
• Linear speed rating: up to 13.23 m/s

Product table
Part | Diameter (mm / in.) | Weight (g / oz) | Radial load (N / lb) | Axial load (N / lb) | Material | Feature
VW1 | 20 / 3/4 | 12 / 0.42 | 1,260 / 283 | 297 / 67 | 52100 Bearing Steel | Shielded
VWS1 | 20 / 3/4 | 12 / 0.42 | 1,260 / 283 | 297 / 67 | 52100 Bearing Steel | Sealed
VWSS1 | 20 / 3/4 | 12 / 0.42 | 1,260 / 283 | 297 / 67 | 440 Stainless Steel | Sealed
VWSSXD1 | 20 / 3/4 | 12 / 0.42 | 1,260 / 283 | 297 / 67 | 440 Stainless Steel | Double Sealed
VW2 | 30 / 1 1/4 | 40 / 1.41 | 2,730 / 614 | 632 / 142 | 52100 Bearing Steel | Shielded
VWS2 | 30 / 1 1/4 | 40 / 1.41 | 2,730 / 614 | 632 / 142 | 52100 Bearing Steel | Sealed
VWSS2 | 30 / 1 1/4 | 40 / 1.41 | 2,730 / 614 | 632 / 142 | 440 Stainless Steel | Sealed
VWSSXD2 | 30 / 1 1/4 | 40 / 1.41 | 2,730 / 614 | 632 / 142 | 440 Stainless Steel | Double Sealed
VW3 | 45 / 1 3/4 | 136 / 4.79 | 6,166 / 1,386 | 1,448 / 326 | 52100 Bearing Steel | Shielded
VWS3 | 45 / 1 3/4 | 136 / 4.79 | 6,166 / 1,386 | 1,448 / 326 | 52100 Bearing Steel | Sealed
VWSS3 | 45 / 1 3/4 | 136 / 4.79 | 6,166 / 1,386 | 1,448 / 326 | 440 Stainless Steel | Sealed
VWSSXD3 | 45 / 1 3/4 | 136 / 4.79 | 6,166 / 1,386 | 1,448 / 326 | 440 Stainless Steel | Double Sealed
VW4 | 60 / 2 1/4 | 285 / 10 | 9,991 / 2,246 | 2,313 / 520 | 52100 Bearing Steel | Shielded
VWS4 | 60 / 2 1/4 | 285 / 10 | 9,991 / 2,246 | 2,313 / 520 | 52100 Bearing Steel | Sealed
VWSS4 | 60 / 2 1/4 | 285 / 10 | 9,991 / 2,246 | 2,313 / 520 | 440 Stainless Steel | Sealed
VWSSXD4 | 60 / 2 1/4 | 285 / 10 | 9,991 / 2,246 | 2,313 / 520 | 440 Stainless Steel | Double Sealed

Materials & sealing options

• Materials: 52100 bearing steel (hardened running surfaces) and 440 stainless steel (corrosion-resistant)
• Shielded bearings: protection against light contamination
• Sealed bearings: permanent seals and lubrication for dust and moisture protection
• Double-sealed stainless variants: enhanced contaminant protection for harsh environments

Bushings and installation

• Compatible bushings: concentric for fixed positioning, eccentric for preload/fit adjustment
• Bushing material: 303 stainless steel; available with inch or metric hardware

Applications

• Automation and robotics
• Conveyors and material handling
• Industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment
• Medical and laboratory devices

Technical specifications

• Available diameters: 20 mm, 30 mm, 45 mm, 60 mm
• Radial load capacity up to 9,991 N (2,246 lb)
• Axial load capacity up to 2,313 N (520 lb)
• Operating temperature: -20 °C to 80 °C (-4 °F to 176 °F)
• Maximum rotational speed: 16,000 rpm
• Linear speed rating: up to 13.23 m/s
• Bearing types: shielded (52100), sealed (52100), stainless sealed (440), double-sealed stainless (440)
• Bushings: 303 stainless steel concentric and eccentric options (inch or metric hardware)
• Design: dual-row angular contact roller bearings with V-shaped running surface
• Compatible rail types: internal/external 90° rails and round shaft surfaces