Product Overview: The 2205 Self-Aligning Ball Bearing
The 2205 Self-Aligning Ball Bearing is a robust and essential component designed for applications where shaft deflection or misalignment is a concern. With dimensions of 25x52x18mm, this bearing is part of the versatile 2200 Series and our comprehensive range of Self-Aligning Ball Bearings. Its ingenious design features two rows of balls and a common sphered raceway in the outer ring, which allows the inner ring, balls, and cage to rotate freely around the bearing center. This capability enables it to automatically correct for angular misalignments, ensuring smooth operation and preventing premature wear on machinery.
As a trusted supplier of industrial components, we provide high-quality 2205 bearings manufactured to precise industry standards. These bearings are indispensable in various sectors, from agriculture to heavy industry, providing reliable performance by minimizing friction and accommodating operational inaccuracies. They are particularly effective in long-shaft applications where perfect alignment is challenging to achieve or maintain.
Key Features of the 2205 Bearing
- Automatic Misalignment Correction: Capable of compensating for both static and dynamic angular misalignments, reducing stress on the shaft and housing.
- Dual-Row Ball Design: Two rows of balls provide a higher radial load capacity compared to single-row bearings of similar size.
- Spherical Outer Raceway: The unique concave raceway in the outer ring is the key to its self-aligning capability.
- Low Friction Operation: Engineered to minimize rotational friction, which reduces heat generation and improves energy efficiency.
- High-Quality Steel Construction: Manufactured from premium bearing steel for exceptional durability, wear resistance, and long service life.
- Versatile Mounting: Can be used on both straight and stepped shafts, offering flexibility in machine design.
Common Applications for 2205 Bearings
- Agricultural Machinery: Widely used in harvesters, tractors, and other farm equipment where shafts are long and subject to flexing.
- Conveyor Systems: Ideal for supporting rollers in long conveyor belts where structural sag can cause misalignment.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Ensures smooth and quiet operation by accommodating imbalances or deflections in fan shafts.
- Textile and Printing Machinery: Provides reliable support for rollers and cylinders, maintaining precision even with slight misalignments.
- Food and Beverage Processing: Suitable for machinery that requires dependable rotational components in demanding environments.
- Mining and Construction Equipment: Used in crushers, screens, and vehicles that operate under heavy loads and harsh conditions.
- Pumps and Gearboxes: Helps maintain the integrity of rotating assemblies by compensating for alignment errors.
Benefits of Using the 2205 Bearing
- Increased Machine Uptime: By tolerating misalignment, the bearing reduces the risk of premature failure and costly downtime.
- Extended Service Life: The self-aligning feature minimizes edge stresses and wear, leading to a longer operational lifespan for the bearing and associated parts.
- Reduced Maintenance Requirements: Its robust design and ability to handle imperfections lessen the need for frequent inspections and replacements.
- Simplified Installation: The bearing's ability to self-align can simplify the assembly process, as it is more forgiving of mounting inaccuracies.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: Low-friction characteristics contribute to smoother machinery performance and potential energy savings.
- High Reliability in Tough Conditions: Performs exceptionally well in applications with shaft deflection, vibration, or mounting errors.
