Product Overview: The 51201 Thrust Ball Bearing
The 51201 Thrust Ball Bearing, with dimensions of 12x28x11mm, is a precision-engineered component designed specifically to manage axial (thrust) loads in a single direction. As a vital part of our 51200 Series, this bearing belongs to the comprehensive Thrust Ball Bearings category. Its design consists of two washers (a shaft and housing washer) with grooved raceways and a ball and cage assembly. This separable construction allows for easy mounting and dismounting, making it a practical choice for a wide range of industrial applications where axial support is critical.
As a specialist supplier of industrial mechanical parts, we guarantee that our 51201 bearings are manufactured to meet stringent industry standards. They provide reliable, low-friction performance, ensuring smooth rotational movement under axial stress. This type of bearing is essential for machinery where the primary loads are parallel to the axis of rotation, preventing axial movement and maintaining component alignment.
Key Features of the 51201 Bearing
- Axial Load Capacity: Specifically designed to support high thrust loads in one direction along the shaft's axis.
- Separable Design: The shaft washer, housing washer, and ball cage assembly can be mounted independently, simplifying installation and maintenance.
- Precision Machining: Manufactured to precise dimensions for optimal performance and interchangeability.
- High-Quality Materials: Constructed from high-grade bearing steel for excellent durability, wear resistance, and long service life.
- Low-Friction Operation: The ball and cage assembly ensures smooth and efficient transmission of loads with minimal friction.
- Simple Mounting: Features flat-faced washers that facilitate straightforward installation against machine components.
Common Applications of 51201 Bearings
- Automotive Clutches: Used in clutch release mechanisms to manage axial forces.
- Machine Tool Spindles: Provides precise axial support in drilling machines, lathes, and milling equipment.
- Rotating Tables & Turntables: Ensures smooth rotation and support for heavy, axially loaded turntables.
- Screw Jacks & Lifting Equipment: Essential for managing the thrust loads generated by lifting mechanisms.
- Industrial Pumps & Compressors: Supports rotating shafts, handling the axial forces created during operation.
- Valve Actuators: Provides reliable support in the control mechanisms of industrial valves.
- Antenna Rotators: Used to support the rotational base of antennas, managing axial loads from wind and weight.
Benefits of Using the 51201 Bearing
- Effective Axial Support: Reliably manages high thrust loads, ensuring stability and preventing axial movement of shafts.
- Simplified Installation: The separable nature of the components makes mounting and dismounting a straightforward process, reducing assembly time.
- Enhanced Equipment Life: By properly supporting axial loads, it reduces stress on other components, leading to a longer operational lifespan for the entire machine.
- Reduced Maintenance Requirements: Its robust construction and reliable performance lead to fewer failures, minimizing downtime and maintenance costs.
- Compact and Efficient: Offers a high load-carrying capacity within a compact axial space, making it ideal for space-constrained designs.
- Improved Operational Smoothness: The low-friction design contributes to smoother, quieter, and more efficient machine operation.