Product Overview: The 2204 Self-Aligning Ball Bearing
The 2204 bearing is a robust and versatile component from our 2200 Series of Self-Aligning Ball Bearings. With dimensions of 20x47x18mm, it is expertly engineered to handle applications where shaft deflection or misalignment between the shaft and housing is a concern. The bearing's innovative design features two rows of balls and a common sphered raceway in the outer ring. This construction allows the inner ring, balls, and cage to rotate freely around the bearing's center, automatically correcting for angular misalignments.
As a leading supplier of industrial components, we ensure our 2204 bearings meet stringent industry standards, offering dependable performance and an extended service life in challenging operational environments. This bearing is crucial for maintaining smooth and efficient operation in a wide array of machinery by minimizing friction and stress caused by imperfect alignment. Explore our complete range of self-aligning ball bearings to discover the ideal solution for your needs.
Key Features of the 2204 Bearing
- Dynamic Misalignment Compensation: Automatically corrects for static and dynamic angular misalignments, reducing wear and tear on machinery.
- Double-Row Design: Two rows of balls provide a higher radial load capacity compared to single-row bearings of similar size.
- Low-Friction Performance: Engineered for minimal rotational resistance, which reduces operating temperatures and energy consumption.
- Durable Construction: Manufactured from high-quality bearing steel to ensure excellent durability and resistance to wear.
- Versatile Application Range: Suitable for a wide variety of industrial equipment where shaft alignment cannot be perfectly maintained.
- Cylindrical Bore: Features a standard cylindrical bore for straightforward mounting on a uniform shaft.
Common Applications of 2204 Bearings
- Agricultural Machinery: Widely used in equipment like combines, balers, and seeders that operate on uneven terrain.
- Conveyor Systems: Ideal for long conveyor belts where shaft sag and structural flexing can cause misalignment.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Ensures smooth, vibration-free operation by accommodating shaft deflections at high speeds.
- Textile and Printing Machinery: Provides reliable support for rollers and cylinders, maintaining precision despite slight misalignments.
- Mining and Construction Equipment: Withstands harsh conditions and misalignments common in crushers, screens, and mixers.
- Food and Beverage Processing: Used in machinery where reliable, low-maintenance operation is essential for continuous production.
- Pumps and Gearboxes: Supports rotating shafts, ensuring stability and efficiency even when minor alignment deviations occur.
Benefits of Using the 2204 Bearing
- Enhanced Equipment Longevity: By accommodating misalignment, it reduces stress on the shaft and other components, extending their service life.
- Reduced Maintenance Costs: The bearing's ability to self-align minimizes the risk of premature failure, leading to fewer replacements and less downtime.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: Its low-friction design contributes to smoother machine performance and potential energy savings.
- Simplified Assembly: The self-aligning feature makes installation easier and less time-consuming, as perfect initial alignment is not required.
- Reliable Performance in Demanding Conditions: Maintains optimal function even when subjected to shaft bending and housing distortions during operation.
- Versatility: Can be used with an adapter sleeve, such as the H 204, for mounting on stepped shafts.
