The 600 Series® bearing is designed for moderate speeds and medium thrust loads. These bearings utilize a full ball complement. Rings are cold forged from hardenable strip steel and are carefully heat treated. These bearings may be plated or manufactured from stainless steel upon request. The entire assembly is housed in a soft steel band which lends itself to an easy press fit into a housing. The band also serves as a dust shield and helps retain the bearing lubricant. The upper ring is free to rotate in the band and has a close fit in the bore for the shaft. The lower ring is fixed in the band and has a shaft clearance in the bore.