Which type of bearing can tolerate slight misalignment without a loss in load-carrying capacity?

The deep groove ball bearing is designed with a geometry that allows it to accommodate slight misalignments between the shaft and housing. This characteristic stems from its basic construction, which includes a single deep raceway groove in both the inner and outer rings. This design provides flexibility in the bearing's ability to deal with angular misalignment, thus maintaining load-carrying capacity even when there are slight deviations from perfect alignment.

The tolerance to misalignment is crucial in applications where precision alignment is challenging to maintain due to load fluctuations or thermal expansion. The deep groove ball bearing can still operate effectively while supporting radial and axial loads, making it a versatile choice in many applications.