Application of single-row angular contact ball bearings in the steelmaking industry

Nov 23, 2023

The steelmaking industry is a high-strength, high-temperature, and highly corrosive sector that requires high durability and reliability of equipment. Single-row angular contact ball bearings have been widely used in steelmaking as bearing parts with high precision, rigidity, and load-bearing capacity. This article will introduce the application and advantages of single-row angular contact ball bearings in the steelmaking industry.

Characteristics of single-row angular contact ball bearings

High precision: Single-row angular contact ball bearings have high-precision geometry and dimensions, which can ensure the stability and accuracy of the equipment during operation.

High rigidity: It has a compact structure, high rigidity, and deformation resistance and can withstand the enormous loads generated during the steelmaking process.

High load-bearing capacity: Single-row angular contact ball bearings have high load-bearing ability and can adapt to the working requirements of steelmaking equipment in extreme environments such as high speed, heavy load, and high temperature.

Long life: Due to its high rigidity and load-bearing capacity, the bearing has a long service life, reduces the number of replacements, and reduces maintenance costs.

Good lubrication performance: The surface structure and material selection of single-row angular contact ball bearings are conducive to lubrication and can ensure the stability and low friction of the equipment during long-term operation.

The picture above is the ultra-high-precision angular contact ball bearing 71972CDMA/P4A customized by FV for customers.

Application of single-row angular contact ball bearings in the steelmaking industry

Continuous casting machine: Single-row angular contact ball bearings are mainly used for support and transmission in continuous casting machines. For example, in the drive system of a continuous casting machine, angular contact ball bearings can be used to support the transmission shaft to ensure the stability and accuracy of the transmission. In addition, angular contact ball bearings are widely used in some essential parts, such as crystallizers, vibration tables, etc.

Rolling mill: Single-row angular contact ball bearings are mainly used for support and transmission. For example, in the central transmission system of a rolling mill, angular contact ball bearings can be used to support the transmission shaft to ensure the stability and accuracy of the transmission. In addition, angular contact ball bearings are widely used in various auxiliary devices of rolling mills, such as shears, coilers, etc.

Steelmaking furnace: Single-row angular contact ball bearings are mainly used for support and transmission in steelmaking furnaces. For example, in the tilting device of a converter or electric furnace, angular contact ball bearings can be used to support the drive shaft and ensure the smooth operation of the equipment. In addition, angular contact ball bearings have been widely used in some essential parts, such as furnace rotation devices, furnace lid lifting devices, etc.

Ladle: Ladle is a critical piece of equipment in the steelmaking process, mainly used to transport molten iron. In their design, single-row angular contact ball bearings are widely used in support and transmission. For example, in the tilting device of the molten iron ladle, angular contact ball bearings can be used to support the transmission shaft to ensure the smooth operation of the equipment.

Vibrating screens: In vibrating screens in the steelmaking industry, single-row angular contact ball bearings are mainly used for support and transmission. For example, in the drive system of the vibrating screen, angular contact ball bearings can be used to support the transmission shaft to ensure the stability and accuracy of the transmission. In addition, in the body part of the vibrating screen, angular contact ball bearings also play a key supporting and transmission role.

The picture above is a single-row angular contact ball bearing 7076BM P6 manufactured by FV bearing industry.

Single-row angular contact ball bearings have broad application prospects in the steelmaking industry. Its high precision, rigidity, load-bearing capacity, and other characteristics make it an essential part of steelmaking equipment. Through in-depth research and application optimization of single-row angular contact ball bearings, it will help improve the performance and efficiency of steelmaking equipment and reduce maintenance costs and maintenance time, thereby enhancing steelmaking enterprises' production efficiency and economic benefits. At the same time, with the continuous development and advancement of technology, the demand for such high-performance mechanical parts will continue to increase. Therefore, the research and application optimization of single-row angular contact ball bearings has important practical significance and broad development prospects.