Product Overview: The CSK 17 One-Way Clutch Bearing
The CSK 17 is a high-performance sprag type freewheel clutch integrated into a standard 17x40x12mm ball bearing from the 6200 series. As a key component in our CSK Series of One-Way Lock Bearings, it is designed to transmit torque in one direction while allowing free rotation in the opposite direction. This self-contained unit is delivered grease-lubricated and is ready for immediate installation, providing both bearing support and reliable clutch functionality in a compact and efficient package. Its design is based on the dimensions of a 6203 Deep Groove Ball Bearing, making it a simple drop-in replacement for many standard applications requiring unidirectional control.
Key Features of the CSK 17 Bearing
- Unidirectional Operation: Functions as a one-way clutch, engaging to transmit torque in one direction and freewheeling in the other.
- Integrated Bearing Support: Combines a sprag clutch with a ball bearing, supporting radial loads while providing clutch functionality.
- Standard Dimensions: Manufactured to the same principal dimensions as a 6203 ball bearing for easy integration and interchangeability.
- Pre-Lubricated: Supplied pre-filled with grease, ensuring maintenance-free operation for an extended period.
- Compact Design: The all-in-one design saves space and simplifies assembly compared to multi-component clutch systems.
- Durable Construction: Made from high-quality bearing steel for high torque capacity and long service life under demanding conditions.
Common Applications of CSK 17 Bearings
- Conveyor Systems: Used as a backstop to prevent conveyors from rolling backward in case of a power failure or shutdown.
- Printing Machinery: Provides precise indexing for paper feeding and roller positioning, ensuring accurate print registration.
- Packaging Equipment: Enables intermittent motion for filling, sealing, and labeling processes.
- Fitness Equipment: Commonly found in exercise bikes and elliptical trainers to allow for freewheeling motion.
- Industrial Fans and Pumps: Functions as an overrunning clutch, allowing a secondary drive to engage or disengage smoothly.
- Textile Machinery: Used for precise control of fabric feeding and winding operations.
- Agricultural Machinery: Prevents reverse operation in components like seed spreaders and balers.
Benefits of Using the CSK 17 Bearing
- Enhanced Safety: The backstopping feature prevents dangerous reverse movement in inclined conveyors and lifting equipment.
- Improved Process Control: Enables accurate indexing and intermittent motion, increasing the precision of automated machinery.
- Mechanical Simplicity: Replaces complex ratchet and pawl mechanisms, reducing the number of parts and potential failure points.
- Increased Efficiency: The overrunning capability allows for energy-efficient operation in dual-drive or coasting applications.
- Easy Installation: Designed for a simple press-fit into the housing, reducing assembly time and complexity.
- Reliable Performance: Offers consistent and dependable clutch engagement and disengagement for smooth machine operation.
