Linear ball bearings with a solid outer ring made of steel (LM, LME, etc.) are most widely used. These bearings have relatively low load ratings because the ball bushings have a simple design.

In the last 30 years, especially in Europe, linear ball bearings with raceway segments have become established ISO 10285, series 3. These have significantly higher load ratings and ground raceways (SBE..., LBC..., ...).

Series 1 of ISO 10285 was developed for very compact and cost-effective applications. Due to the simple design of the linear ball bearings and the small number of variants, these parts are produced in large quantities at very reasonable prices. The raceways are usually not ground (CLB..., KH..., LBBR..., LBBS..., ...).

This standard contains the main dimensions, tolerances and terms for linear ball bearings.

It divides the linear bushings into dimension series and tolerance classes.

This standard specifies the main dimensions and other appropriate dimensions of accessories for

Metric series linear ball bearings solid.

Accessories include bearing housings, shafts, shaft supports and shaft supports.

It is used in conjunction with DIN ISO 10285.

The standard specifies procedures for calculating the dynamic load capacity and the nominal service life of linear rolling bearings, which are manufactured from hardened bearing steel of good quality, which is commonly used today, according to proven manufacturing processes and essentially in the usual design with regard to the shape of the contact surfaces of the rolling elements. The service life of linear rolling bearings is determined and the conditions for reliable service life calculations are established.