Product Overview: The 30316 Tapered Roller Bearing
The 30316 bearing is a high-capacity, single-row tapered roller bearing designed to withstand heavy combined radial and axial loads. With principal dimensions of an 80mm bore diameter, 170mm outer diameter, and 42.5mm width, this bearing is a crucial component in a wide array of demanding industrial and automotive applications. Part of our extensive 30300 Series, it belongs to the versatile family of Tapered Roller Bearings. Its unique tapered geometry allows the inner and outer ring raceways and rollers to converge at a common apex, ensuring true rolling motion and minimizing friction.
A key feature of the 30316 bearing is its separable design, where the inner ring with the roller and cage assembly (the cone) can be mounted separately from the outer ring (the cup). This simplifies installation, removal, and maintenance procedures, especially in complex machinery. This bearing is engineered to handle significant axial loads in one direction, making it suitable for applications requiring high rigidity and precise shaft guidance.
Key Features of the 30316 Bearing
- Separable Design: The cone (inner ring, rollers, cage) and cup (outer ring) can be mounted independently, simplifying assembly and maintenance.
- Combined Load Capability: Expertly designed to accommodate heavy radial and single-direction axial loads simultaneously.
- High Rigidity: Provides excellent support and rigidity to rotating shafts, enhancing the stability and accuracy of machinery.
- Tapered Geometry: Ensures low friction during operation by enabling true rolling motion, which extends the bearing's service life.
- Adjustable Clearance: Can be set to a specific axial or radial clearance during mounting to achieve optimal performance.
- Durable Construction: Manufactured from high-quality bearing steel for superior strength, durability, and resistance to wear and fatigue.
Common Applications
- Automotive Transmissions & Drivetrains: Widely used in gearboxes, differentials, and axle assemblies where heavy loads are common.
- Wheel Hub Assemblies: A standard choice for car, truck, and trailer wheel bearings due to its high load capacity.
- Industrial Gearboxes: Provides reliable support for gears and shafts in heavy-duty industrial reducers.
- Agricultural Machinery: Found in tractors, harvesters, and other farm equipment that operates under harsh conditions.
- Construction Equipment: Essential for the reliability of machinery like cranes, excavators, and road rollers.
- Rolling Mills: Used in steel and metal processing plants where equipment is subjected to extreme loads and temperatures.
- Machine Tool Spindles: Offers the precision and rigidity required for high-accuracy cutting and grinding operations.
Benefits of Using the 30316 Bearing
- Enhanced Machine Performance: The ability to handle combined loads with high rigidity improves overall equipment reliability and efficiency.
- Long Operational Life: Low-friction design and robust materials reduce wear and tear, leading to a longer service life and less downtime.
- Simplified Installation & Maintenance: Its separable components make mounting and dismounting straightforward, reducing labor costs and time.
- Improved Load Distribution: The tapered design effectively distributes loads along the rollers, preventing stress concentrations and premature failure.
- Versatile Use: Suitable for a vast range of applications, making it a flexible solution for many engineering challenges.
- Cost-Effective Reliability: Offers a durable and reliable performance, minimizing the need for frequent replacements and costly repairs.