Abstract: A raceway element for a rolling-element bearing, the rolling-element bearing having an inner ring, an outer ring, and a plurality of rolling elements that are disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring. The raceway element is configured as an inner ring or as an outer ring, or is configured to be attachable to an inner ring or outer ring of the bearing, wherein at least one surface of the raceway element is configured as a raceway for the rolling elements. The raceway element is formed from a sheet metal panel having at least one recess formed in the surface configured as the raceway.

Abstract: In many branches of industry large quantities of small items (e.g., wire components) or assembly components are frequently required, which have a strong tendency towards entangling and which conglomerate in a pile. These components, termed entangled components, can be isolated only with great difficulty when required for processing. This invention provides a device for isolating such entangled components with relative ease. For this purpose, a horizontal disentangling plate (1) is provided on which the entangled components (7) are placed. A vibrating device (2) shakes the disentangling plate (1) in a reciprocal motion in vertical direction, thus enabling the entangled components (7) to become isolated.