Product Overview: The 31311 Tapered Roller Bearing
The 31311 bearing is a single-row tapered roller bearing designed to handle heavy combined radial and axial loads. As a key component in our Tapered Roller Bearings collection, this bearing belongs to the versatile 31300 Series. Its principal dimensions are a 55mm bore diameter, a 120mm outer diameter, and a 31.5mm total width. The design features a separable cone (inner ring, rollers, and cage) and cup (outer ring), which simplifies mounting, dismounting, and inspection procedures. The tapered geometry of the rollers and raceways creates a contact angle that allows the bearing to effectively manage simultaneous loads, making it a reliable choice for a wide range of demanding industrial and automotive applications.
Key Features of the 31311 Bearing
- Separable Design: The cone and cup assemblies can be mounted independently, simplifying installation and maintenance.
- Combined Load Capacity: Engineered to accommodate high radial and axial loads in a single direction.
- High-Quality Material: Constructed from premium-grade bearing steel for exceptional durability and a long operational lifespan.
- Low-Friction Operation: The logarithmic roller profile reduces edge stresses and ensures smooth, efficient rotation.
- Precision Engineering: Manufactured to strict tolerances for reliable and consistent performance in demanding conditions.
- Axial Load Versatility: The contact angle is optimized to handle significant axial forces, making it suitable for various load configurations.
Common Applications
- Automotive Transmissions and Differentials: Provides robust support for gears and shafts, ensuring reliable power transfer.
- Vehicle Wheel Hubs: Commonly used in cars, trucks, and trailers for its ability to handle heavy wheel loads.
- Industrial Gearboxes: Essential for supporting gear sets in various industrial machinery, from manufacturing to mining.
- Agricultural Machinery: Used in tractors, harvesters, and implements where equipment must withstand heavy, fluctuating loads.
- Construction Equipment: Found in cement mixers, cranes, and rollers that require durable rotating components.
- Machine Tool Spindles: Offers the rigidity and precision needed for high-accuracy machining operations.
- Rolling Mills: Withstands the extreme loads and harsh conditions found in steel and metal processing.
Benefits of Using the 31311 Bearing
- Enhanced Machine Reliability: Its ability to manage complex load combinations reduces stress on other components, preventing premature failures.
- Simplified Maintenance: The separable design allows for easier inspection and replacement of individual components without a full system teardown.
- Extended Service Life: High-quality materials and optimized internal geometry minimize wear, leading to longer-lasting performance.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: The low-friction design reduces energy consumption and heat generation, contributing to smoother operation.
- Versatile Performance: A single 31311 bearing can often replace multiple bearings in applications with both radial and axial forces.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers an excellent balance of performance, durability, and price, reducing overall maintenance and replacement costs.