Product Overview: The 51424M Thrust Ball Bearing
The 51424M is a high-capacity single direction thrust ball bearing, a vital component within our 51400 Series of Thrust Ball Bearings. Engineered with precise dimensions of 120x215x73mm, this bearing is specifically designed to manage high axial (thrust) loads in one direction. It is not suitable for radial loads. Its design consists of three separable parts: a shaft washer, a housing washer, and a ball and cage assembly, which simplifies mounting and maintenance. The 'M' suffix denotes a robust machined brass cage, which provides superior strength and stability, making it ideal for applications with high speeds, heavy loads, and elevated temperatures.
Key Features of the 51424M Bearing
- Purely Axial Load Support: Exclusively designed to handle high thrust loads in a single direction.
- Separable Components: The shaft washer, housing washer, and ball assembly are separate, allowing for easy and convenient installation and inspection.
- Machined Brass Cage (M): Offers excellent durability, low friction, and high resistance to wear and corrosion, even in demanding conditions.
- High Precision: Manufactured to strict tolerances to ensure smooth, accurate, and reliable rotational performance.
- Robust Construction: Made from high-quality bearing steel for maximum load-carrying capacity and extended service life.
- Grooved Raceways: Both the shaft and housing washers feature deep, continuous raceways to accommodate the balls and distribute loads evenly.
Common Applications
- Industrial Gearboxes: Effectively supports axial loads generated by helical and bevel gears.
- Vertical Shafts: Widely used in vertical pumps, motors, and centrifuges where the primary load is axial.
- Machine Tool Spindles: Provides the necessary axial stiffness and precision for drilling, milling, and grinding machines.
- Crane Hooks and Swivels: Essential for managing the immense thrust loads in heavy lifting and rotating equipment.
- Extrusion Machinery: Supports the axial pressure generated during the plastic and metal extrusion process.
- Rotary Tables: Ensures smooth and precise rotation in indexing and positioning tables.
- Propulsion Systems: Used in marine and aerospace propeller shaft applications to handle forward thrust.
Benefits of Using the 51424M Bearing
- Superior Axial Load Management: Reliably sustains heavy thrust forces, enhancing the stability and performance of machinery.
- Enhanced Durability: The machined brass cage ensures long-lasting performance under high-stress and high-temperature conditions.
- Simplified Maintenance: The separable design makes it easy to assemble, dismount, and inspect individual components, reducing downtime.
- Improved Operational Reliability: Prevents axial displacement of the shaft, which reduces wear on other machine parts and increases overall equipment life.
- High-Speed Capability: The strong and stable brass cage allows for higher rotational speeds compared to standard pressed steel cages.
- Versatile Heavy-Duty Solution: An excellent choice for a wide array of heavy industrial applications requiring robust axial support.
