Brp Bearing Assembly, Ball (3853938)

A ball bearing is a form of rolling-element bearing that carries loads, lowers friction, and positions moving machine elements while facilitating motion. Ball bearings employ balls to separate two "races" to reduce surface contact and friction across moving planes. They are cost-effective, ideal for high-volume production, and fabricated to tight tolerances. Home appliances, tiny motors, machine tools, aircraft and automobiles, commercial machines, and farm and construction equipment all employ sintered-metal self-lubricating bearings. Friction is minimized by using ball bearings instead of sliding bearings. The friction coefficient of the balls is much lower than that of two flat surfaces sliding against each other.

Key Features:

• This product replaces BRP986209, BRP3853938, 745419041946, 986209, and 3853938
• Built with care to match your specific sailing needs
• Excellent engineering
• A well-designed product will last longer.
• Roller-bearing steel balls are tough and long-lasting.
• Corrosion susceptibility is relatively low.

Product Specifications:

• SKU: 3853938
• UPC: 745419041946
• Weight: 2.96 LBS
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 3853938
• Quantity: 1

This product replaces:

• BRP986209
• BRP3853938
• 745419041946
• 986209
• 3853938

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