Product Overview: The 51407 Thrust Ball Bearing
The 51407 Thrust Ball Bearing is a precision-engineered component designed specifically to manage pure axial (thrust) loads in a single direction. With dimensions of 35x78x29mm, this bearing is an integral part of our 51400 Series, which belongs to the broader category of Thrust Ball Bearings. Its design consists of three separable parts: a shaft washer, a housing washer, and a ball and cage assembly, which simplifies mounting and dismounting procedures. The 51407 is not suitable for radial loads; its grooved raceways are built to support forces parallel to the axis of the shaft, ensuring high performance and reliability in applications where axial positioning is critical.
Key Features of the 51407 Bearing
- Axial Load Specialization: Engineered exclusively to handle high axial loads in one direction, ensuring precise shaft location.
- Separable Design: The components (shaft washer, housing washer, ball cage) can be mounted separately, facilitating easy installation and maintenance.
- High-Quality Materials: Constructed from premium-grade bearing steel for superior durability, wear resistance, and a long service life.
- Precision Engineering: Manufactured to tight tolerances to provide smooth, low-friction operation and reduce operational noise.
- Grooved Raceways: Features deep raceways in the washers to accommodate the balls, providing high thrust capacity.
Common Applications
The 51407 bearing is essential in machinery where strong axial forces are present, including:
- Machine Tool Spindles: Used in drilling machines, lathes, and milling machines to handle axial cutting forces.
- Industrial Gearboxes: Provides axial support for gears and shafts, ensuring proper alignment and power transmission.
- Rotating and Indexing Tables: Supports heavy vertical loads in rotary tables and positioning equipment.
- Automotive Transmissions: Utilized in clutch release mechanisms and other transmission components.
- Lifting Equipment: Found in crane hooks, jacks, and other heavy lifting devices to manage thrust loads.
- Pumps and Compressors: Supports vertical shafts in various types of industrial pumps and compressors.
Benefits of Using the 51407 Bearing
- Effective Axial Load Management: Reliably supports heavy thrust loads, preventing axial movement and ensuring machinery stability.
- Simplified Installation: The separable nature of the bearing allows for straightforward mounting and inspection of individual components.
- Enhanced Equipment Longevity: By effectively managing axial forces, it reduces stress on other components, extending the life of the entire assembly.
- Operational Efficiency: Its low-friction design minimizes energy loss, contributing to more efficient machine performance.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers a durable and reliable solution for managing axial loads at a competitive price point.
