Product Overview: The 51412 Thrust Ball Bearing
The 51412 Thrust Ball Bearing is a high-performance component engineered to manage purely axial loads in a single direction. With precise dimensions of 60x130x51mm (Bore x Outer Diameter x Thickness), this bearing is a key part of our 51400 Series, within the broader Thrust Ball Bearings collection. Its design consists of two precision washers (a shaft washer and a housing washer) and a ball and cage assembly, which are separable. This feature simplifies mounting and allows for separate installation of the components, ensuring proper alignment and efficient operation.
As a specialist supplier of industrial mechanical parts, we guarantee that the 51412 bearing meets stringent industry standards. It is an indispensable component in applications where axial forces are dominant, such as vertical shafts and rotating tables, providing smooth, low-friction performance and precise shaft location. For a comprehensive solution to your axial load challenges, explore our full range of thrust ball bearings.
Key Features of the 51412 Bearing
- Axial Load Specialization: Designed exclusively to support high axial (thrust) loads in one direction. Not suitable for radial loads.
- Separable Components: The shaft washer, housing washer, and ball/cage assembly can be mounted independently, facilitating easy installation and maintenance.
- High Precision: Manufactured to tight tolerances to ensure accurate and smooth rotational movement, minimizing operational noise and vibration.
- Durable Construction: Made from high-quality bearing steel to provide excellent durability, wear resistance, and a long service life under demanding conditions.
- Grooved Raceways: Features deep, uninterrupted raceways that are perfectly suited to the balls, enabling it to accommodate heavy axial loads.
- Single-Direction Design: Optimized for applications where the primary thrust force is applied consistently in one direction.
Common Applications of 51412 Bearings
- Vertical Pumps: Provides reliable support for vertical shafts, managing the axial thrust generated by the pump's operation.
- Machine Tool Spindles: Used in drilling machines, lathes, and milling machines to ensure precise axial positioning of the spindle.
- Industrial Gearboxes: Manages axial forces on shafts within complex gear systems, preventing axial movement and wear.
- Automotive Applications: Commonly found in clutch release mechanisms and steering pivots.
- Lifting Equipment: Essential in crane hooks, jacks, and other lifting devices to handle heavy vertical loads.
- Rotating and Indexing Tables: Ensures smooth, precise rotation in manufacturing and assembly equipment.
- Centrifuges: Supports the main rotating assembly, handling the significant axial forces generated during operation.
Benefits of Using the 51412 Bearing
- Superior Axial Load Management: Effectively handles high thrust loads, ensuring the stability and reliability of the machinery.
- Simplified Installation: The separable design makes mounting straightforward, reducing assembly time and potential for errors.
- Enhanced Equipment Longevity: By properly managing axial forces, it reduces stress on other components, extending the overall service life of the machine.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: Its low-friction design minimizes energy loss, contributing to more efficient machine performance.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Provides a reliable and economical solution for applications with purely axial load requirements.
- Precise Shaft Location: Ensures accurate axial positioning of shafts, which is critical for the performance of many types of machinery.
