Product Overview: The 51272M Thrust Ball Bearing
The 51272M is a high-capacity single direction thrust ball bearing, engineered to manage substantial axial loads in a single direction. With precise dimensions of 360x500x118mm, this bearing is a key component in our 51200 Series of Thrust Ball Bearings. Its design is specifically for applications where high axial stiffness and load-carrying capability are critical. The 'M' suffix denotes a machined brass cage, which provides superior strength, durability, and performance, especially in high-speed and high-temperature environments. The bearing's components are separable, consisting of a shaft washer, a housing washer, and a ball and cage assembly, which greatly simplifies the mounting and dismounting process.
Key Features of the 51272M Bearing
- Axial Load Management: Specifically designed to accommodate heavy axial loads in one direction, ensuring stability for rotating shafts.
- Separable Design: The shaft washer, housing washer, and ball assembly are separate components, allowing for easy installation, inspection, and maintenance.
- Machined Brass Cage (M): Offers high strength and robustness, making it suitable for demanding applications with high speeds, vibrations, and temperatures.
- High Precision: Manufactured to exacting standards to ensure smooth operation, low friction, and reliable performance under load.
- Grooved Raceways: Features deep, uninterrupted raceways that are perfectly suited to the balls, providing high thrust capacity.
- Durable Materials: Constructed from high-quality bearing steel to ensure a long service life and resistance to wear and fatigue.
Common Applications
- Heavy-Duty Industrial Gearboxes: Provides support for vertical shafts and manages the axial forces generated by helical or bevel gears.
- Vertical Pumps and Motors: Essential for supporting the axial weight and thrust of vertical rotating assemblies.
- Crane Hooks and Swivels: Used to handle the immense axial loads encountered in lifting and rotating heavy objects.
- Machine Tool Spindles: Ensures the axial rigidity and precision required in lathes, milling machines, and drilling equipment.
- Extrusion Machinery: Manages the high axial pressure generated during the plastic and metal extrusion process.
- Rotating and Indexing Tables: Provides smooth and precise rotational support for heavy workpieces in manufacturing.
- Marine Propulsion Systems: Used in propeller shaft arrangements to handle the forward thrust.
Benefits of Using the 51272M Bearing
- Superior Axial Load Capacity: Reliably supports heavy thrust loads, enhancing the overall capacity and safety of the machinery.
- Enhanced Durability: The robust brass cage and premium steel construction lead to a longer operational lifespan, even in harsh conditions.
- Simplified Installation: The separable nature of the bearing components makes mounting and dismounting straightforward, reducing downtime.
- Improved Machine Performance: Low-friction design minimizes energy loss and heat generation, leading to more efficient operation.
- High-Speed Capability: The machined brass cage is less susceptible to centrifugal forces, allowing for reliable operation at higher speeds compared to standard cages.
- Reduced Maintenance Requirements: Its durable construction and reliable performance minimize the need for frequent replacements and repairs.
