Product Overview: The 33218 Tapered Roller Bearing
The 33218 Tapered Roller Bearing is a high-capacity component engineered to handle both radial and axial loads simultaneously. With key dimensions of 90x160x55mm, this bearing is part of our extensive 33200 Series within the broader Tapered Roller Bearings collection. Its unique design, featuring tapered inner and outer ring raceways and tapered rollers, allows it to accommodate combined loads and provide a low-friction, high-rigidity solution for a wide range of industrial and automotive applications. The separable design, with the cone (inner ring, rollers, and cage) and cup (outer ring) being mountable separately, simplifies installation, inspection, and maintenance procedures.
Features of the 33218 Bearing
- Combined Load Capacity: Expertly designed to manage significant radial and single-direction axial loads at the same time.
- Separable Components: The cup and cone assembly are separable, facilitating easier and more efficient mounting and maintenance.
- High Rigidity: Offers excellent stability and can be preloaded to increase the rigidity of the bearing arrangement.
- True Rolling Motion: The tapered geometry ensures that the rollers and raceways meet at a common apex, minimizing sliding friction and heat generation.
- Durable Construction: Manufactured from high-quality bearing steel for superior strength, wear resistance, and extended operational life.
- High Load-Carrying Capability: The design allows for a large number of rollers, providing a high load capacity in a compact space.
Applications of 33218 Bearings
- Automotive Transmissions & Drivetrains: Widely used in gearboxes, differentials, and axle assemblies where heavy combined loads are present.
- Industrial Gearboxes: Provides reliable support for gears and shafts in various industrial reduction units.
- Vehicle Wheel Hubs: A standard choice for wheel bearings in cars, trucks, and buses due to its robustness.
- Agricultural Machinery: Essential in tractors, combines, and other farming equipment that operates under demanding conditions.
- Construction and Mining Equipment: Used in heavy machinery like excavators, loaders, and crushers that experience extreme loads.
- Rolling Mills: Provides critical support for rollers in steel and metal processing plants.
- Wind Turbines: Supports the main shaft and gearbox components in wind energy systems.
Benefits of Using the 33218 Bearing
- Enhanced Machine Reliability: Efficiently manages complex load conditions, reducing stress on shafts and other components.
- Extended Service Life: Low-friction design and high load capacity contribute to a longer lifespan for both the bearing and the equipment.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: Minimizes power loss due to friction, leading to better energy efficiency in machinery.
- Simplified Installation & Maintenance: The separable design allows for straightforward mounting and dismounting, reducing downtime.
- High Performance Under Stress: Maintains operational integrity even in applications with heavy loads and potential shock loads.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers a durable and reliable performance for heavy-duty applications, providing excellent value over its service life.
