Product Overview: The 51106 Thrust Ball Bearing
The 51106 Thrust Ball Bearing is a precision-engineered component designed to manage purely axial loads in a single direction. With dimensions of 30mm bore diameter, 47mm outer diameter, and 11mm thickness, this bearing is part of our extensive 51100 Series of single-direction Thrust Ball Bearings. Its design is fundamental for applications where rotational components are subject to significant axial forces, ensuring smooth and efficient operation.
This bearing features a separable design, comprising a shaft washer, a housing washer, and a ball and cage assembly. This allows for simple and straightforward installation and maintenance. The 51106 is manufactured from high-quality bearing steel to provide durability and reliable performance, making it an excellent choice for various industrial and mechanical applications that require robust axial support.
Key Features of the 51106 Bearing
- Axial Load Support: Specifically designed to accommodate high axial (thrust) loads in one direction.
- Separable Components: Consists of a shaft washer, housing washer, and ball cage assembly, which simplifies mounting and dismounting procedures.
- High-Grade Material: Constructed from premium bearing steel for exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and longevity.
- Precision Engineering: Manufactured to tight tolerances to ensure smooth, low-friction operation and consistent performance.
- Grooved Raceways: Features deep, uninterrupted raceways on both washers to effectively support the ball set and manage thrust forces.
- Simple Design: Offers a straightforward and cost-effective solution for managing axial loads in a wide range of machinery.
Common Applications
- Machine Tool Spindles: Provides the necessary axial rigidity for precision in lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
- Automotive Clutches: Used in clutch release mechanisms to handle the axial force required for engagement and disengagement.
- Lifting Equipment: Essential in crane hooks, jacks, and other lifting devices to support heavy vertical loads.
- Rotating Turntables: Ensures smooth rotation in industrial turntables, indexing tables, and positioning equipment.
- Vertical Shafts: Ideal for supporting vertical shafts in pumps, motors, and gearbox applications.
- Propeller Shafts: Applied in marine and aerospace propeller systems to manage thrust generated by the propellers.
- Drilling Heads: Used in industrial drilling equipment to withstand the high axial forces during operation.
Benefits of Using the 51106 Bearing
- Enhanced Load Capacity: Reliably manages high axial loads, contributing to the stability and performance of the machinery.
- Increased Operational Life: The robust construction and low-friction design minimize wear and extend the service life of the bearing and associated components.
- Simplified Installation: The separable nature of the bearing allows for individual mounting of its parts, making assembly easier and more efficient.
- Reduced Maintenance: Its durable design reduces the frequency of replacements and maintenance, leading to lower operational costs.
- Improved Machinery Performance: Ensures smooth and precise rotational movement under axial stress, enhancing the overall efficiency of the equipment.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Provides a high-performance, economical solution for applications requiring single-direction thrust support.
