Product Overview: The 51136 Thrust Ball Bearing
The 51136 Thrust Ball Bearing is a high-precision component designed specifically to manage axial (thrust) loads in a single direction. With dimensions of 180x225x34mm, this bearing is part of our extensive 51100 Series and a key product in the Thrust Ball Bearings category. Its design consists of three separable parts: a shaft washer, a housing washer, and a ball and cage assembly. This separability simplifies the mounting and dismounting process, making it a practical choice for various industrial applications where precise axial support is required. This bearing is not suitable for radial loads and is intended for applications where forces are applied parallel to the axis of rotation.
Key Features of the 51136 Bearing
- Separable Components: The shaft washer, housing washer, and ball cage assembly can be mounted independently, facilitating easy installation and maintenance.
- Axial Load Capacity: Engineered exclusively to support high axial loads in one direction, ensuring stability in vertical shaft applications.
- Precision Engineering: Manufactured to strict tolerances, providing accurate and reliable performance for sensitive machinery.
- High-Quality Steel Construction: Made from premium bearing steel for exceptional durability, wear resistance, and a long operational lifespan.
- Open Design: Allows for straightforward inspection and relubrication, which is crucial for maintaining performance in demanding environments.
- Low Friction: The design minimizes rotational friction under axial loads, contributing to greater operational efficiency.
Common Applications
- Machine Tool Spindles: Provides axial support in lathes, milling machines, and drilling equipment.
- Industrial Gearboxes: Manages axial forces generated by helical and bevel gears.
- Rotating and Indexing Tables: Ensures smooth and precise rotation in manufacturing and assembly equipment.
- Vertical Pumps and Centrifuges: Supports the weight and thrust of vertical shafts, ensuring stable operation.
- Lifting Equipment: Used in crane hooks, jacks, and other heavy-duty lifting mechanisms.
- Automotive Applications: Commonly found in clutch release mechanisms and steering pivots.
- Extrusion Machinery: Handles the high axial pressures in plastic and metal extruders.
Benefits of Using the 51136 Bearing
- Effective Axial Support: Reliably accommodates heavy thrust loads, preventing shaft movement and enhancing machine stability.
- Simplified Installation: The three-piece design makes assembly and disassembly much simpler compared to non-separable bearings.
- Enhanced Durability: Robust construction ensures a long service life, even under continuous operational stress.
- Reduced Maintenance Needs: High-quality materials and design minimize wear, leading to lower maintenance costs over time.
- Improved Equipment Accuracy: By rigidly supporting axial loads, it contributes to the overall precision and performance of the machine.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers an economical and reliable method for managing single-direction thrust loads in a wide range of machinery.
