Product Overview: The 2309 Self-Aligning Ball Bearing
The 2309 Self-Aligning Ball Bearing is a high-capacity component designed for demanding industrial applications. Featuring a 45mm tapered bore, 100mm outer diameter, and 36mm thickness, this bearing is a key part of our 2300 Series within the broader Self-Aligning Ball Bearings collection. Its primary function is to accommodate significant angular misalignment between the shaft and housing, which can occur due to shaft deflection or mounting inaccuracies. The design includes two rows of balls and a common sphered raceway in the outer ring, allowing it to self-align and operate smoothly even under challenging conditions. The tapered bore facilitates easy mounting and dismounting on cylindrical shafts using an H 2309 adapter sleeve.
Key Features of the 2309 Bearing
- Tapered Bore: Allows for secure mounting on shafts using adapter sleeves, ensuring a tight fit and easy installation.
- Superior Misalignment Compensation: The spherical outer raceway allows the bearing to automatically correct for static and dynamic angular misalignments.
- High Load Capacity: The dual-row ball design provides excellent radial load-carrying capabilities and moderate axial load capacity in both directions.
- Robust Construction: Manufactured from premium-grade bearing steel for enhanced durability, wear resistance, and extended service life.
- Low Friction Performance: Engineered to minimize rotational friction, reducing heat generation and energy consumption.
- Versatile Design: Suitable for a wide range of heavy-duty industrial machinery where shaft deflection is common.
Common Applications
- Agricultural Machinery: Used in equipment like combines, harvesters, and tractors that operate on uneven terrain.
- Mining and Construction: Ideal for crushers, screeners, and conveyor systems exposed to heavy loads and vibration.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Ensures smooth, reliable operation in large ventilation systems where perfect alignment is difficult to maintain.
- Pulp and Paper Mills: Supports rollers and shafts in processing machinery that experiences significant deflection.
- Textile Machinery: Provides stable rotational support for spindles and rollers, accommodating misalignments to ensure consistent quality.
- Material Handling Systems: Essential for conveyor pulleys and other equipment where shaft bending can occur under load.
Benefits of Using the 2309 Bearing
- Enhanced Equipment Reliability: Reduces stress on shafts and other components by absorbing misalignment, leading to fewer breakdowns.
- Extended Service Life: The self-aligning feature minimizes edge stresses and wear, significantly prolonging the bearing's operational life.
- Reduced Maintenance Costs: Durable design and resistance to misalignment-related failures decrease the need for frequent replacements and downtime.
- Simplified Assembly: The use of an adapter sleeve for mounting simplifies the installation process compared to bearings requiring precision-machined shaft shoulders.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: Low-friction characteristics contribute to smoother machinery performance and potential energy savings.
