Characteristics and applications of angular contact ball bearings in the metallurgical industry

Dec 04, 2023

Angular contact ball bearings are widely used with high precision, rigidity, and reliability. They are widely used in various industrial fields, including the metallurgical industry. In the metallurgical industry, angular contact ball bearings are mainly used to support and transmit mechanical equipment to ensure the stability and efficiency of the production process. This article will explore the application and importance of angular contact ball bearings in the metallurgical industry.

Characteristics of angular contact ball bearings

High precision: The rolling elements of angular contact ball bearings are spherical and have high-precision rolling trajectories, which can provide excellent rotation accuracy and stability.

High rigidity: Angular contact ball bearings have a large contact angle, can withstand large axial and radial forces, and have high rigidity and good dynamic performance.

Long service life: Angular contact ball bearings are made of high-quality materials and undergo precise processing and heat treatment for long service life.

Good adaptability: Angular contact ball bearings can adapt to various installation and working environments, such as high temperature, low temperature, strong corrosion, etc.

Below is the picture of the angular contact ball bearings 71956BMDB P6 we FV produced for overseas customers.

The usage of angular contact ball bearings in the metallurgical industry

Continuous casting machine: During continuous casting, angular contact ball bearings support and drive critical components such as roller tables and crystallizers. These components must work under high temperatures, heavy loads and harsh environments, requiring high precision, rigidity and long-life bearings. Angular contact ball bearings can meet these requirements and ensure a smooth, continuous casting process.

Rolling mill: The rolling mill is one of the essential mechanical equipment in the metallurgical industry: angular contact ball bearings support and drive rollers, guide plates and other components. During the working process of these components, they need to withstand enormous radial and axial forces, and at the same time, they need to ensure rotation accuracy and stability. Angular contact ball bearings provide excellent performance and ensure the regular operation of rolling mills.

Sintering machine: Sintering machine is used to sinter ore powder in the metallurgical industry. Angular contact ball bearings support and drive critical components such as sintered discs and drive shafts. During the working process of these components, they must withstand the influence of harsh environments such as high temperature, heavy load and vibration, so they require high reliability and long-life bearings. Angular contact ball bearings can meet these requirements and ensure the regular operation of the sintering machine.

Mining equipment: In mining equipment, angular contact ball bearings support and drive critical components such as belt conveyors and crushers. These components must work in harsh environments and require bearings with high adaptability, rigidity and long life. Angular contact ball bearings can provide excellent performance and ensure the regular operation of mining equipment.

In the metallurgical industry, angular contact ball bearings have broad application prospects. Its advantages of high precision, high rigidity and long life can meet the high requirements of metallurgical machinery and equipment. Especially in critical components such as continuous casting machines, rolling mills, sintering machines and mining equipment, angular contact ball bearings can provide reliable performance and ensure the stability and efficiency of the production process. As the metallurgical industry develops, the demand for angular contact ball bearings will also increase. Therefore, strengthening R&D and technological innovation and improving product quality and performance will be necessary for the future development of angular contact ball bearings.