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Bearing Tolerance Class P4
Bearing Tolerance Class P4 Introduction:
Bearing tolerance class P4 is one of the bearing classes.
The dimensional and geometrical tolerances of bearings are described by their tolerance classes (Tolerances).
Select the tolerance class for a bearing based on the application requirements for precision of rotation and operational speed.
P4 class bearing belongs to super precision bearing.
Normally P4 class bearings are widely used in below applications,
Precision lathe spindle, milling machine spindle, boring machine spindle, coordinate boring machine spindle, mechanical grinding head, high-speed grinding head, precision instrument, aero engine main shaft and so on.

World Precision Grade Comparison:
| China/Germany Standard | P2 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P0 |
| ISO Standard | CLASS 2 | CLASS 4 | CLASS 5 | CLASS 6 | NORMAL |
| America Standard | ABEC9 | ABEC7 | ABEC5 | ABEC3 | ABEC1 |
| Japan Standard | JIS2 | JIS4 | JIS5 | JIS6 | JIS0 |
Bearing Tolerance Class P4/ABEC7 Standard:
| Inner Diameter | Average Bore Deviation | Average Outer Diameter Deviation | Width Deviation of Inner and Outer Ring | |||||
| over | t0 | upper deviation | lower deviation | upper deviation | lower deviation | upper deviation | deviation under normal | amend lower deviation |
| 0.6 | 2.5 | 0 | -4 | 0 | -4 | 0 | -40 | -250 |
| 2.5 | 10 | 0 | -4 | 0 | -4 | 0 | -40 | -250 |
| 10 | 18 | 0 | -4 | 0 | -4 | 0 | -120 | -250 |
| 18 | 30 | 0 | -5 | 0 | -5 | 0 | -120 | -250 |
| 30 | 50 | 0 | -6 | 0 | -6 | 0 | -120 | -250 |
| 50 | 80 | 0 | -7 | 0 | -7 | 0 | -120 | -250 |
| 80 | 120 | 0 | -8 | 0 | -8 | 0 | -150 | -250 |
| 120 | 150 | 0 | -10 | 0 | -9 | 0 | -200 | -380 |
| 150 | 180 | 0 | -12 | 0 | -10 | 0 | -250 | -380 |
| 180 | 250 | 0 | 0 | -11 | 0 | -300 | -500 | |
| 250 | 315 | -13 | ||||||
| 315 | 400 | -15 | ||||||
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What is the main takeaway from Bearing Tolerance Class P4?
The main takeaway is that bearing tolerance class p4 should be checked against the bearing family, dimensions, load direction, speed, and operating conditions instead of relying on the title or size alone.
When should I use this guide before requesting a quote?
Use the guide when you are comparing bearing models, checking suffix meanings, confirming seal or clearance choices, planning maintenance, or preparing details for replacement, production, or OEM sourcing.
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Can this guide replace a final specification check?
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What should I send if I need help after reading this guide?
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