Product Overview: The 1201 Self-Aligning Ball Bearing
The 1201 bearing is a compact and efficient component from our 1200 Series of Self-Aligning Ball Bearings. With dimensions of 12x32x10mm, this bearing is engineered to handle shaft misalignment relative to the housing. Its innovative design, featuring a double row of balls running on a common sphered raceway in the outer ring, allows it to automatically correct for angular deviations, ensuring smooth operation and preventing premature wear. This capability makes it indispensable in applications where maintaining perfect alignment is challenging or where shaft deflection is a factor.
As a trusted supplier of industrial components, we ensure our 1201 bearings meet rigorous industry standards for performance and durability. This bearing is a reliable solution for reducing friction and supporting radial loads in a wide variety of machinery. Explore our complete catalog of self-aligning ball bearings to find the ideal component for your specific application.
Features of the 1201 Bearing
- Self-Aligning Capability: Automatically compensates for static and dynamic angular misalignment, reducing stress on the shaft and other components.
- Dual Ball Rows: Two rows of balls provide good radial load-carrying capacity for its compact size.
- Low-Friction Performance: Engineered for minimal rotational resistance, which reduces heat generation and improves operational efficiency.
- High-Quality Construction: Manufactured from premium bearing steel for exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and a long service life.
- Standardized Dimensions: Produced to universal industry standards for easy interchangeability and system integration.
- Compact Design: Ideal for applications with limited space where alignment challenges are present.
Applications of 1201 Bearings
- Textile Machinery: Used in spindles and rollers where slight shaft deflections can occur during operation.
- Small Fans and Blowers: Ensures quiet and smooth rotation by accommodating minor misalignments in the assembly.
- Agricultural Equipment: Suitable for light-duty machinery where operating on uneven terrain can cause shaft flexing.
- Conveyor Rollers: Provides reliable support for rollers in light-duty conveyor systems, adapting to structural flexing.
- Printing Machines: Maintains consistent roller contact and print quality by compensating for small alignment errors.
- Food Processing Equipment: Used in various machines where reliable, low-maintenance rotational support is necessary.
- Woodworking Tools: Applied in smaller saws, sanders, and routers to ensure precision and stability.
Benefits of Using the 1201 Bearing
- Extended Component Life: By preventing edge loading and stress concentration, it prolongs the life of both the bearing and the machinery.
- Improved Machine Reliability: The self-aligning feature reduces the risk of bearing failure due to misalignment, leading to less downtime.
- Reduced Maintenance Requirements: Its robust design and ability to handle misalignment decrease the need for frequent adjustments and replacements.
- Simplified Assembly: The bearing's ability to self-align can simplify the initial machine setup and mounting process.
- Consistent Performance: Operates effectively even under conditions of shaft deflection or mounting inaccuracies.
- Versatile and Cost-Effective: Provides a reliable and economical solution for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.