Axial deep groove ball bearings are single direction or double direction ready-to-fit units that can support high axial forces and are not self-retaining. Owing to their construction, the bearing parts (shaft locating washer, housing locating washer, ball and cage assembly, support washer) can be mounted separately from each other.

Single direction bearings comprise a shaft locating washer and a housing locating washer between which a ball and cage assembly is arranged. They can support axial forces in one direction and support the shaft on one side.

Double direction bearings comprise a shaft locating washer, two housing locating washers and two ball and cage assemblies. This design can support axial forces in both directions and can therefore guide the shaft on both sides.