Frequently Asked Questions
Key details for buyers comparing stainless steel bearing families, materials, custom drawings, samples, MOQ, and technical review.
Product & Material Questions
Corrosion resistance, material limits, and standard alternatives.
Stainless steel is commonly selected where corrosion resistance is important, including marine, washdown, food-related, outdoor, or humid environments. The final choice also depends on hygiene needs, wear conditions, and maintenance preference.
304 is a common corrosion-resistant grade for general use. 316 improves chloride resistance for marine or washdown exposure. 420 and 440C can be hardened for bearing contact parts. 17-4PH is used when higher strength is needed in custom components.
No. 316 is better for chloride and salt exposure, but 304 can be enough for mild environments and may be more practical for cost or availability. Load, hardness, corrosion risk, and cleaning conditions should be reviewed together.
304 and 316 are usually considered non-magnetic in annealed condition, but machining, cold working, or forming can make them slightly magnetic. If magnetism matters, mention it before quotation.
Product Selection Questions
Guidance on matching sizes, threads, and the right geometry.
Start from the mating thread or existing assembly. If replacing a part, confirm thread diameter, pitch, direction, bore size, housing width, and overall dimensions before choosing metric or inch series.
Yes. Send the part number, drawing, photos, or key dimensions. Bore, thread, housing width, ball width, thread direction, and material are the most useful details for matching.
Choose by movement first. Rod ends suit linkage ends, spherical plain bearings handle angular misalignment, cam followers run on tracks, and clevises or yokes connect fork-style assemblies.
Drawing & Custom Inquiry
OEM projects, files required, and early-stage quoting process.
Yes. LINOX can review non-standard dimensions, alternative materials, special thread requirements, surface finish notes, and drawing-based stainless steel bearing components.
PDF, STEP, DWG, DXF, and clear photos are useful. A simple sketch can also help at the early stage if it includes critical dimensions and material requirements.
Yes. Send the application environment, load direction, approximate dimensions, movement type, material preference, and photos of the assembly. A formal drawing can follow later.
Ordering & Review Questions
Information on MOQ, lead times, and post-order follow through.
Yes. MOQ depends on product type, material, size, tooling, and whether the part is standard or custom. Share the item and quantity target so we can confirm the practical range.
Sample requests can be reviewed for standard items and selected custom projects. Availability, sample cost, and lead time depend on stock, material, and required inspection.
Yes. We can review drawings, replacement information, material direction, and operating environment before quoting so the inquiry starts from the right product or custom path.