Grade 8.8 Steel (class 8.8) is the workhorse medium-carbon alloy grade for structural joints. When angular contact ball bearing are specified in this grade, the dimensions remain per ISO / DIN; the material determines corrosion behavior (requires plating (zinc) for corrosion protection) and the service temperature range (up to approx. +300 °C). Both are covered below with the size table.
Why Choose Grade 8.8 Steel for Angular Contact Ball Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 137)
The workhorse medium-carbon alloy grade for structural joints. For angular contact ball bearing — iso / din (series 137), this matters when requires plating (zinc) for corrosion protection is the primary requirement.
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Grade designation | class 8.8 |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Magnetic |
| Service temperature | up to approx. +300 °C |
| Corrosion characteristic | Requires plating (zinc) for corrosion protection |
Galvanic & Galling Considerations
For angular contact ball bearing — iso / din (series 137) in steel, the dominant compatibility issue is hydrogen embrittlement at high property classes (10.9 and above) when electroplated. Plating must be followed by an appropriate baking treatment, or a non-electroplated finish (mechanical zinc, zinc flake) should be substituted.
Comparable Grades
For Angular Contact Ball Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 137), class 10.9 or 12.9 is the comparable strength step. Move up when the joint preload approaches the proof load of the current class; move down when the joint is over-specified. For corrosion-critical service, switch to stainless A2 or A4.
Sizes of Angular Contact Ball Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 137) Available in Grade 8.8 Steel
| Bore d (mm) | Outer diameter D (mm) | Width B (mm) | Contact angle (deg) | Dynamic load C (kN) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 30 | 9 | 15 | 5.85 | ISO 76 / GB/T 292 |
| 15 | 35 | 11 | 15 | 8.06 | ISO 76 / GB/T 292 |
| 20 | 47 | 14 | 15 | 12.5 | ISO 76 / GB/T 292 |
| 25 | 52 | 15 | 15 | 14.8 | ISO 76 / GB/T 292 |
| 30 | 62 | 16 | 15 | 20.3 | ISO 76 / GB/T 292 |
| 40 | 80 | 18 | 15 | 32.5 | ISO 76 / GB/T 292 |
| 50 | 90 | 20 | 15 | 37.5 | ISO 76 / GB/T 292 |
| 60 | 110 | 22 | 25 | 55.0 | ISO 76 / GB/T 292 |
| 70 | 125 | 24 | 25 | 70.2 | ISO 76 / GB/T 292 |
| 80 | 140 | 26 | 25 | 82.4 | ISO 76 / GB/T 292 |