Product Overview: The 24122 Spherical Roller Bearing
The 24122 bearing is a high-capacity spherical roller bearing designed for the most demanding industrial applications. With key dimensions of 110mm bore diameter, 180mm outer diameter, and 69mm thickness, this component is engineered to support extremely heavy radial and significant axial loads in both directions. As part of our 24100 Series, the 24122 is a prime example of robust engineering within our Spherical Roller Bearings collection. Its defining feature is the ability to accommodate misalignment between the shaft and housing, which can arise from shaft deflection or mounting errors. The internal design, featuring two rows of symmetrical barrel-shaped rollers and a common sphered raceway in the outer ring, allows for this crucial self-alignment, preventing excessive stress and extending operational life.
Key Features of the 24122 Bearing
- Exceptional Load Capacity: Designed with two rows of rollers to handle very high radial and axial loads, making it ideal for heavy-duty machinery.
- Self-Aligning Capability: The spherical outer raceway allows the bearing to compensate for angular misalignment and shaft deflection, ensuring smooth operation.
- Robust Construction: Manufactured from high-grade bearing steel for superior durability, wear resistance, and performance under harsh conditions.
- Optimized Internal Design: Engineered for low friction and minimal heat generation, which contributes to a longer service life and improved efficiency.
- Versatile Mounting Options: Typically available with a cylindrical bore for standard press fits or a tapered bore for mounting with adapter or withdrawal sleeves.
- High Dimensional Stability: Precision manufacturing ensures that the bearing maintains its shape and performance even under high temperatures and heavy loads.
Common Applications
- Mining and Construction: Widely used in rock crushers, vibrating screens, conveyor systems, and heavy earth-moving equipment.
- Pulp and Paper Mills: Essential for machinery such as press sections, calenders, and drying cylinders where heavy loads and misalignment are common.
- Industrial Gearboxes: Provides reliable support for gears and shafts in large-scale transmissions for various industries.
- Wind Turbines: Used in the main shaft and gearbox applications to handle the immense and fluctuating loads generated by wind power.
- Continuous Casting Machines: Integral to the steel and metalworking industry for supporting rollers in high-temperature environments.
- Marine and Offshore: Employed in propulsion systems, winches, and cranes where reliability and strength are critical.
- Power Generation: Suitable for use in large fans, blowers, and pulverizers within power plants.
Benefits of Using the 24122 Bearing
- Increased Machine Uptime: The bearing's ability to handle misalignment and heavy loads reduces the risk of premature failure and costly downtime.
- Enhanced Reliability: Its durable design ensures consistent performance in extreme operating environments, from high vibration to heavy shock loads.
- Extended Service Life: The self-aligning feature minimizes edge stresses on the rollers, leading to a longer operational lifespan for the bearing and associated components.
- Reduced Maintenance Costs: High reliability and longevity decrease the frequency of inspections, repairs, and replacements.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: Low-friction characteristics help to conserve energy and maintain stable performance across a wide range of speeds.
- Versatility Across Industries: A single bearing type can serve numerous heavy-duty applications, simplifying inventory and procurement processes.
