Product Overview: The 1216 Self-Aligning Ball Bearing
The 1216 Self-Aligning Ball Bearing is a high-performance component engineered to handle significant angular misalignment between the shaft and housing. With core dimensions of 80x140x26mm (Bore x Outer Diameter x Thickness), this bearing is a key part of our 1200 Series and the broader Self-Aligning Ball Bearings collection. Its innovative design, featuring two rows of balls and a common sphered raceway in the outer ring, allows the bearing to operate flawlessly even when shaft deflection or mounting errors occur, preventing premature wear and operational stress.
Manufactured from high-grade bearing steel, the 1216 is built for durability and reliability in demanding industrial environments. It excels at accommodating both static and dynamic misalignment, making it a versatile solution for a wide array of machinery. Its ability to self-align simplifies installation and extends the service life of both the bearing and the equipment it serves.
Key Features of the 1216 Bearing
- Dynamic Misalignment Compensation: Automatically adjusts to angular misalignments, ensuring smooth operation and reducing stress on the shaft.
- Dual-Row Ball Design: Two rows of balls provide excellent radial load capacity and moderate axial load capacity in both directions.
- Low-Friction Performance: Engineered for minimal rotational friction, which reduces heat generation and improves energy efficiency.
- Robust Construction: Made from premium-quality, heat-treated steel for superior hardness, wear resistance, and longevity.
- Open Design: Allows for easy lubrication and maintenance, making it suitable for various operating conditions.
- Standardized Dimensions: Conforms to ISO standards, ensuring interchangeability with other standard bearings.
Common Applications
- Agricultural Machinery: Ideal for equipment like combines, harvesters, and tractors where shafts are subject to flexing and misalignment.
- Conveyor Systems: Ensures reliable roller function in long conveyor belts where structural sagging can occur.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Maintains performance and reduces noise in applications where shaft deflection is common at high speeds.
- Textile and Printing Machinery: Provides stable support for rollers and shafts, accommodating slight alignment deviations to maintain production quality.
- Mining and Construction Equipment: Used in crushers, screens, and other heavy-duty machinery operating in harsh environments.
- Pulp and Paper Processing: Withstands the demanding conditions of paper machines, including moisture and potential misalignments.
Benefits of Using the 1216 Bearing
- Extended Service Life: The self-aligning feature significantly reduces edge stresses on the balls and raceways, leading to a longer operational lifespan.
- Reduced Maintenance Costs: By preventing misalignment-related damage, this bearing lowers the frequency of repairs and component replacements.
- Enhanced Machine Reliability: Contributes to overall system stability, reducing the risk of unexpected downtime and production losses.
- Simplified Installation: The ability to accommodate initial mounting errors makes the assembly process quicker and more forgiving.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: Low friction characteristics contribute to smoother machine operation and potential energy savings.
- Versatile Problem-Solver: Provides a dependable solution for applications where maintaining perfect shaft alignment is challenging or impossible.
