Product Overview: The HF 2016 Drawn Cup One-Way Clutch
The HF 2016 is a specialized one-way needle roller clutch, also known as a freewheel bearing, with key dimensions of 20x26x16mm (20mm Bore Diameter, 26mm Outer Diameter, and 16mm Thickness). This component is expertly designed to transmit torque in one direction while allowing free rotation in the opposite direction. Featuring a thin-walled, drawn cup outer ring and a cage with integrated springs and needle rollers, the HF 2016 provides a compact, lightweight, and reliable solution for various mechanical applications. It is an essential part of our One Way Lock Bearings and Drawn Cup Bearings collections.
As a leading supplier of industrial components, we ensure our HF 2016 clutches are built to industry standards for high performance and durability. This design is ideal for press-fit installation into machine housings, offering a simple yet effective way to manage rotational direction in machinery. Explore our full range of needle roller bearings and clutches to find the perfect component for your needs.
Key Features of the HF 2016 Clutch
- One-Way Locking: Engages instantly to transmit torque in one direction and freewheels in the other, providing precise motion control.
- Drawn Cup Design: The pressed steel outer ring provides a low-profile, high-strength housing for the needle rollers.
- Compact and Lightweight: Its small cross-section saves significant space and weight, making it ideal for compact designs.
- High Torque Capacity: Despite its small size, it is capable of handling high torque loads for demanding applications.
- Simple Press-Fit Installation: Designed for easy and secure mounting directly into a machine housing, reducing assembly complexity.
- Needle Roller Construction: Utilizes needle rollers to handle radial loads efficiently within a minimal space.
Common Applications of HF 2016 Bearings
- Indexing Devices: Used in machinery like conveyors and automatic feeders to advance material in precise, stepped increments.
- Backstopping Clutches: Prevents reverse rotation (back-driving) in equipment such as gearboxes and fans, enhancing operational safety.
- Overrunning Clutches: Allows a driven component to rotate faster than its driver, common in starter motors, exercise equipment, and dual-drive systems.
- Office Equipment: Essential for paper feeding mechanisms in printers, copiers, and fax machines.
- Household Appliances: Found in washing machines and other appliances requiring one-way rotational control.
- Fishing Reels: Provides the anti-reverse function, preventing the handle from turning backward.
- Industrial Automation: Integrated into various automated systems for precise motion and directional control.
Benefits of Using the HF 2016 Clutch
- Enhanced Machine Precision: Enables accurate indexing and positioning in automated processes.
- Improved Safety: The backstopping function prevents equipment damage and potential injury from unintended reverse motion.
- Space and Weight Savings: Its compact design allows for more streamlined and lighter machinery.
- Increased Efficiency: Low-friction overrunning capability reduces energy loss and wear on components.
- Simplified Design: Replaces complex ratchet and pawl mechanisms with a single, reliable component.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers a high-performance one-way drive solution at an economical price point.
