Applications and advantages of thin-walled angular contact ball bearings

Oct 24, 2023

Thin-section angular contact ball bearings (thin section angular contact bearings) are high-precision angular contact ball bearings with a thin-wall structure. They have the characteristics of lightweight, high rigidity, high precision, low friction, long life, etc.. They are widely used in various high-precision, high-speed mechanical systems, such as precision machine tools, aerospace, medical equipment, and other fields. Especially in some mechanical systems that need to withstand large axial and radial forces, thin-walled angular contact ball bearings play an irreplaceable role.

Structure and characteristics of thin-walled angular contact ball bearings

Thin-walled angular contact ball bearings usually consist of a thin-walled steel ball, a thin-walled ferrule, and a cage. The wall thickness of its inner and outer rings is thin, usually 1mm~3mm, so it has the characteristics of lightweight and high rigidity. At the same time, the contact angle of thin-walled angular contact ball bearings is generally 45°~90°, which can withstand large axial and radial forces. In addition, thin-walled angular contact ball bearings are generally made of high-quality steel. After precision machining and heat treatment, they have the characteristics of high precision and low friction.

Application fields of thin-walled angular contact ball bearings

Precision machine tools: In precision machine tools, thin-walled angular contact ball bearings are mainly used to support important components such as spindles, guide rails, and worktables to improve the processing accuracy and efficiency of machine tools. For example, in CNC machine tools, thin-walled angular contact ball bearings can effectively improve the servo performance and dynamic response characteristics of the machine tool.

Aerospace: In the aerospace field, thin-walled angular contact ball bearings are widely used in various high-precision transmission and support systems. For example, in aerospace engines, thin-walled angular contact ball bearings can be used to support and drive important components such as turbines and fans to improve engine performance and reliability.

Medical equipment: In medical equipment, thin-walled angular contact ball bearings are also widely used. For example, in medical devices such as artificial joints and pacemakers, thin-walled angular contact ball bearings can be used to support and transmit important components, improving the performance and service life of medical devices.

Robotics: In the field of robotics, thin-walled angular contact ball bearings are also widely used. For example, in industrial robots, thin-walled angular contact ball bearings can be used to support and transmit joint parts, improving the flexibility and accuracy of the robot.

Automobile industry: In the automobile industry, thin-walled angular contact ball bearings are also widely used. For example, in automobile transmissions, thin-walled angular contact ball bearings can be used to support and transmit important components, improving the performance and fuel economy of the car.

Advantages of thin-section angular contact ball bearings

Thin-wall angular contact ball bearings have higher load-carrying capacity and more stable performance than traditional deep groove ball bearings. Its contact angle is large, and it can withstand large axial and radial forces. It is suitable for some mechanical systems that need to bear large loads. In addition, thin-walled angular contact ball bearings have a smaller friction coefficient, longer life, and higher reliability and are suitable for some mechanical systems that require long-term stable operation.

Future development trends

With the continuous development of technology, thin-walled angular contact ball bearings will continue to develop in the direction of high precision, high speed, and long life in the future. At the same time, with the continuous emergence of various new materials and technologies, the material selection and manufacturing process of thin-walled angular contact ball bearings will also continue to innovate and develop. In the future, thin-walled angular contact ball bearings will be applied and promoted in more fields, bringing more convenience and benefits to human production and life. FV Metallurgical Bearing is a manufacturer of thin-section bearings. If you have any questions about thin section bearings, please call us.

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