Product Overview: The AXK 2542 Thrust Needle Roller Bearing
The AXK 2542 is a high-precision thrust needle roller and cage assembly, an essential component within our Thrust Needle Roller Bearings collection. With a bore diameter of 25mm, an outer diameter of 42mm, and a slim profile height of just 2mm, this bearing is engineered to manage high axial (thrust) loads in applications where radial space is severely limited. Its unique design features a cage that securely holds and guides a large number of needle rollers, providing a high degree of stiffness and load-carrying capacity in a single direction.
The AXK 2542 assembly is designed to be used with AS series thrust washers, which serve as raceways for the needle rollers. It can also be run directly against adjacent machine components if they are hardened and ground to serve as raceways. This versatility makes it a cost-effective and space-saving solution for a wide range of industrial and mechanical applications. Trust in our quality components to ensure your machinery operates with precision and reliability.
Key Features of the AXK 2542 Bearing
- Extremely Low Sectional Height: Its 2mm thickness makes it ideal for compact designs where axial space is minimal.
- High Axial Load Capacity: The needle roller design provides a large contact area, enabling it to support significant thrust loads in one direction.
- Stable Cage Assembly: The robust cage ensures proper roller guidance, which minimizes friction, reduces heat generation, and ensures consistent performance.
- High Rotational Speed Capability: Designed for smooth operation even at high speeds, suitable for dynamic applications.
- Separable Components: This assembly can be mounted independently of the housing and shaft washers, simplifying installation and maintenance.
- High Stiffness: Creates a rigid bearing arrangement, crucial for applications requiring high precision.
Common Applications
- Automotive Transmissions: Used in clutches, gear sets, and steering mechanisms where axial loads must be managed in a tight space.
- Industrial Gearboxes: Provides reliable support for gears and shafts, preventing axial movement.
- Machine Tool Spindles: Ensures the precise positioning required in lathes, mills, and grinding machines.
- Two-Stroke Engines: Commonly found in connecting rod applications.
- Pumps and Compressors: Manages axial forces generated by impellers and pistons.
- Robotics and Automation: Ideal for joints and actuators requiring compact, high-capacity thrust bearings.
Benefits of Using the AXK 2542 Bearing
- Space-Saving Design: Allows for more compact and lightweight machinery by minimizing the axial space required for the bearing.
- Enhanced Performance: The high load capacity and stiffness contribute to improved machine accuracy and efficiency.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers a high-performance axial bearing arrangement without the need for more complex and expensive bearing types.
- Versatile Integration: Can be combined with AS series washers or integrated directly with hardened machine components, offering design flexibility.
- Reduced Maintenance: The durable construction and low-friction operation lead to a longer service life and fewer replacements.
- Improved Reliability: Provides a dependable solution for managing axial loads, reducing the risk of component failure and machine downtime.
