Product Overview: The AXK 4060 Needle Roller Thrust Bearing
The AXK 4060 is a high-performance needle roller thrust bearing designed to handle heavy axial loads in applications where space is limited. With a bore diameter of 40mm, an outer diameter of 60mm, and a compact cage height of just 2mm, this bearing provides an exceptionally low-profile solution for precise axial guidance. As part of our extensive Needle Roller Bearings and Thrust Needle Roller Bearings collections, the AXK 4060 consists of a cage and needle roller assembly. It is engineered to transmit thrust loads between two rotating components while maintaining minimal friction.
This bearing's design makes it ideal for use in combination with AS series thrust washers, which can act as raceways for the needle rollers if the adjacent machine components are not hardened. Its robust construction ensures high rigidity and reliable performance in demanding industrial and automotive environments. Trust our expertise as a premier supplier to provide top-quality mechanical components for your machinery needs.
Key Features of the AXK 4060 Bearing
- High Axial Load Capacity: Specifically designed to accommodate heavy, one-direction thrust loads.
- Compact and Low-Profile Design: The minimal cross-section (2mm height) is perfect for applications with tight axial space constraints.
- High Stiffness: The needle roller configuration provides excellent rigidity, minimizing axial deflection under load.
- Separable Components: The cage assembly can be mounted independently of the shaft and housing washers, simplifying installation and maintenance.
- Precision-Guided Rollers: The cage securely retains and guides the needle rollers, ensuring uniform load distribution and stable operation at high speeds.
- Versatile Application: Can be used directly against hardened and ground machine components or with AS series thrust washers for unhardened surfaces.
Common Applications of AXK 4060 Bearings
- Automotive Transmissions: Used in gear sets, clutches, and torque converters to manage axial forces.
- Industrial Gearboxes: Provides axial support for gears and shafts, ensuring efficient power transmission.
- Machine Tool Spindles: Offers the high rigidity required for precision machining operations.
- Pumps and Compressors: Handles the axial loads generated by impellers and rotors.
- Robotics and Automation: Ideal for joints and rotating bases where space is at a premium.
- Steering Systems: Used in automotive and heavy equipment steering pivots.
- Lifting and Hoisting Equipment: Supports rotating hooks and pulley systems.
Benefits of Using the AXK 4060 Bearing
- Space-Saving Solution: Its extremely low height makes it one of the most compact thrust bearing solutions available.
- Enhanced Machine Performance: High rigidity improves the accuracy and stability of rotating assemblies.
- Reduced Friction and Heat: The needle roller design minimizes rotational friction, leading to improved efficiency and longer service life.
- Cost-Effective Design: Offers a high-performance, economical solution for managing purely axial loads.
- Simplified Assembly: The ability to mount components separately allows for easier and more flexible installation processes.
- Increased Durability: Distributes loads over a large number of rollers, reducing stress and extending the operational life of the machine.
