Product Overview: The HK 4516 Drawn Cup Needle Roller Bearing
The HK 4516 is a high-performance drawn cup needle roller bearing, precision-engineered for applications requiring high radial load capacity within a minimal space. With key dimensions of 45x52x16mm (Bore x Outer Diameter x Thickness), its remarkably low cross-sectional height makes it an excellent choice for compact machinery designs. As part of our extensive range of Needle Roller Bearings, the HK 4516 features a thin-walled, drawn steel outer cup that acts as the raceway for the needle rollers. This design provides a cost-effective and space-saving solution, typically installed with a tight press fit into the housing. This bearing is designed to use a hardened and ground shaft as its inner raceway, ensuring optimal performance and durability. For a complete selection, explore our collections of Drawn Cup Bearings and Open End Drawn Cup Bearings.
Key Features of the HK 4516 Bearing
- Drawn Cup Design: Features a thin-walled, pressed steel outer ring, which provides high strength and rigidity while saving space.
- High Radial Load Capacity: The full complement of needle rollers provides excellent radial load-carrying capability for its size.
- Low Cross-Section: Its compact design allows for significant space and weight reduction in machinery.
- Cage-Guided Rollers: The integrated cage assembly ensures proper guidance of the needle rollers, enabling reliable operation at high speeds.
- Open-End Construction: Suitable for through-shaft applications and simplifies lubrication and inspection.
- Press-Fit Installation: Designed for a simple and secure press-fit into the housing, which helps to reinforce the housing bore.
Common Applications
- Automotive Systems: Widely used in transmissions, gear pumps, clutches, and two-stroke engines.
- Industrial Gearboxes: Provides robust support for gears and shafts in a compact footprint.
- Power Tools: Ideal for drills, saws, and other handheld power equipment where space is limited.
- Agricultural Machinery: Employed in various components of farming equipment that experience high radial loads.
- Pumps and Compressors: Ensures smooth and efficient rotation of shafts in fluid and air handling systems.
- Office Equipment: Used in printers, copiers, and fax machines for precise roller movement.
- Material Handling Equipment: Suitable for conveyor rollers and other moving parts in logistics systems.
Benefits of Using the HK 4516 Bearing
- Space Efficiency: Enables smaller and lighter equipment designs due to its minimal cross-section.
- Cost-Effective: An economical solution for applications that require high performance without a machined inner ring.
- Enhanced Performance: Low friction and high rigidity contribute to improved operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Simplified Assembly: The press-fit mounting method makes installation quick and straightforward.
- High Durability: Constructed from high-quality bearing steel to ensure a long and reliable service life under demanding conditions.
- Versatile Use: Its standard dimensions and robust characteristics make it suitable for a wide range of industrial and automotive applications.
