Product Overview: The 1204 Self-Aligning Ball Bearing
The 1204 bearing is a robust and versatile component from our 1200 Series of Self-Aligning Ball Bearings. With a 20mm bore diameter, a 47mm outer diameter, and a 14mm thickness, this bearing is engineered to handle angular misalignment between the shaft and the housing. Its unique internal design, featuring two rows of balls and a common sphered raceway in the outer ring, allows it to self-align, making it perfect for applications where shaft deflection occurs or where mounting precision is a challenge.
As a trusted supplier of industrial and mechanical parts, we ensure our 1204 bearings are manufactured to precise industry standards, delivering dependable performance and long service life. This bearing is crucial for maintaining smooth operation and reducing friction in a wide array of machinery, particularly under conditions that cause shaft misalignment. Discover our complete range of self-aligning ball bearings to find the ideal solution for your specific industrial application.
Key Features of the 1204 Bearing
- Misalignment Compensation: Automatically corrects for static and dynamic angular misalignments, reducing stress on the shaft and extending component life.
- Dual-Row Design: Two rows of balls provide a higher load-carrying capacity compared to single-row bearings.
- Low-Friction Performance: Engineered for minimal rotational resistance, which reduces operating temperatures and energy consumption.
- High-Quality Construction: Made from premium-grade bearing steel for superior durability and resistance to wear and fatigue.
- Standardized Dimensions: Manufactured to universally accepted standards for easy interchangeability and system integration.
- Open Design: Typically supplied as an open bearing, allowing for easy lubrication and maintenance.
Common Applications
- Agricultural Machinery: Used in implements like combines, balers, and seeders where shafts are subject to flexing and misalignment.
- Conveyor and Material Handling Systems: Ideal for roller supports where structural sag and load variations can cause alignment issues.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Ensures smooth, quiet operation by accommodating shaft deflections that can occur at high speeds.
- Textile and Printing Machinery: Provides reliable support for rollers and shafts, maintaining precision in operations.
- Food and Beverage Processing: Suitable for equipment where robust, reliable operation is necessary under varying loads and conditions.
- Pumps and Gearboxes: Helps maintain the alignment of rotating components, ensuring efficient power transmission.
Benefits of Using the 1204 Bearing
- Enhanced Equipment Reliability: By accommodating misalignment, it prevents premature failure of the bearing and associated components.
- Reduced Maintenance Requirements: The durable design and self-aligning capability lead to a longer service life and fewer replacements.
- Increased Operational Efficiency: Low friction characteristics contribute to smoother machine performance and potential energy savings.
- Simplified Assembly: The ability to self-align can simplify the design and assembly of machinery, as it is more forgiving of mounting inaccuracies.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers a reliable and long-lasting solution for applications prone to misalignment, reducing overall ownership costs.
- Versatile Performance: Capable of handling both radial and light axial loads, making it suitable for a diverse range of applications.
