ISO 10285-2007 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10285:2007 — Rolling bearings — Sleeve type linear ball bearings — Boundary dimensions and tolerances. This International Standard specifies the boundary dimensions, tolerances and definitions for sleeve‑type (recirculating) linear motion ball bearings used in mechanical and linear guidance applications.

Abstract

ISO 10285:2007 defines the dimensional series, boundary (maximum envelope) dimensions, designation conventions and tolerance classes for sleeve type linear ball bearings. The edition was published in 2007 and later amended (Amendment 1, May 2012) to correct and clarify specific tolerance notes and tables. The standard ensures interchangeability and consistent specification of sleeve linear bearings across manufacturers and users.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed current by ISO review cycle).
• Publication date: 30 October 2007 (ISO publication; edition 2, 2007). Amendment 1 published May 2012 (mid‑May 2012).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 21.100.20 — Rolling bearings.
• Edition / version: 2nd edition (2007); includes ISO 10285:2007/Amd 1:2012.
• Number of pages: 11 (ISO PDF; national/adopted versions may show slight pagination differences).

Scope

Specifies boundary dimensions, tolerance classes, basic definitions and designation rules for sleeve‑type linear recirculating ball bearings (sleeve linear ball bearings). The standard covers the metric size series and the information required to specify or select sleeve linear bearings for mechanical design and manufacture, supporting interchangeability and consistent technical communication between suppliers and users.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and terminology for sleeve type linear ball bearings and related components.
• Boundary (envelope) dimensions for standard size series (metric series) used in sleeve linear bearings.
• Tolerance classes and limit deviations for bores, outer envelopes and reference dimensions.
• Designation and marking rules to unambiguously identify bearing sizes and tolerance variants.
• Tables of standard dimensions and tolerance values (including corrected notes introduced by Amendment 1:2012).
• Guidance to ensure interchangeability between manufacturers and compatibility with related accessories and housings.

Typical use and users

Used by bearing manufacturers, mechanical and design engineers, procurement/specification teams, quality and testing laboratories, and standards committees. Typical applications include linear guidance and motion systems in machine tools, automation equipment, process machinery, measuring devices and other precision mechanical systems where sleeve (sleeve‑type recirculating) linear ball bearings are specified.

Related standards

Directly related documents and series include the withdrawn ISO 10285:1992 (earlier edition), ISO 10285:2007/Amd 1:2012 (amendment), ISO 13012 (accessories and housings for sleeve linear bearings) and other ISO/TC 4/SC 11 outputs such as ISO 12090 (profiled rail guides) and ISO 24393 (vocabulary for linear motion rolling bearings). National/adopted equivalents include BS ISO 10285:2007 and NF ISO 10285 (adopted national publications).

Keywords

sleeve type linear ball bearing, sleeve linear bearing, recirculating ball, linear motion, boundary dimensions, tolerances, bearing designation, interchangeability, ISO 10285

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10285:2007 is an International Standard that specifies boundary dimensions, tolerances and designation rules for sleeve‑type recirculating linear ball bearings (metric series).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers dimensional series, boundary/envelope dimensions, tolerance classes, general definitions and designation conventions needed to specify and ensure interchangeability of sleeve linear ball bearings. Amendment 1 (May 2012) provides corrections/clarifications to certain tolerance notes and tables.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Bearing manufacturers, mechanical designers and engineers, procurement/specification teams, test and quality laboratories, and standards bodies involved with linear motion components.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2007 edition (2nd edition) is the current published edition and was confirmed during ISO review; it has an issued amendment (Amendment 1, May 2012). Users should check national adoptions or later revisions for the very latest status before final specification.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes. It sits within ISO/TC 4/SC 11 outputs on linear motion rolling bearings and is intended to be used together with related documents (for example ISO 13012 on accessories, ISO 12090 series on profiled rail guides, and vocabulary/terminology standards such as ISO 24393).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Sleeve type linear ball bearings, linear motion, recirculating ball, boundary dimensions, tolerances, bearing designation, interchangeability, ISO 10285.