Product Overview: The NK 1516 Needle Roller Bearing
The NK 1516 is a high-capacity machined ring needle roller bearing, a key component in our NK Series of bearings without an inner ring. With core dimensions of 15x23x16mm (15mm Bore Diameter, 23mm Outer Diameter, and 16mm Thickness), this bearing is engineered for applications where the shaft is hardened and ground to serve as the inner raceway. This design provides a compact, low-profile solution capable of handling significant radial loads in space-constrained environments.
As a specialized part within our extensive range of Needle Roller Bearings, the NK 1516's robust machined outer ring ensures high rigidity and running accuracy. It is an ideal choice for demanding industrial and automotive applications that require reliable rotational motion and a minimal cross-section. Explore our full catalog of machined ring bearings to find the perfect component for your machinery.
Key Features of the NK 1516 Bearing
- High Radial Load Capacity: The needle roller design allows for a large contact area, enabling it to support heavy radial loads.
- Compact and Space-Saving: Its low cross-sectional height makes it perfect for applications with limited radial space.
- Machined Outer Ring: Provides superior rigidity and dimensional accuracy compared to drawn cup bearings.
- Operates on a Hardened Shaft: Designed to be used without an inner ring, reducing component count and cost when the shaft can act as the raceway.
- Open-End Design: Suitable for through-shaft applications and facilitates lubrication.
- High-Speed Capability: Engineered for smooth operation at high rotational speeds with appropriate lubrication.
Common Applications
- Automotive Transmissions: Used in gear sets and planetary carriers where space is critical and loads are high.
- Industrial Gearboxes: Provides robust support for gears and shafts in various industrial machinery.
- Two-Stroke Engines: Commonly found in connecting rod and piston pin applications.
- Power Tools: Ensures reliable and compact operation in drills, saws, and grinders.
- Printing Machinery: Supports rollers and shafts, providing the precision needed for high-quality printing.
- Agricultural Equipment: Used in various components of tractors and implements where durability is essential.
- Textile Machinery: Provides smooth and reliable motion for moving parts in looms and spinning machines.
Benefits of Using the NK 1516 Bearing
- Reduced Overall Size: Enables a more compact and lightweight machine design by eliminating the need for an inner ring.
- Enhanced Rigidity: The solid, machined outer ring prevents deformation under load, improving operational accuracy.
- Cost-Effective Assembly: Simplifies the design and reduces costs when the shaft can be integrated as the inner raceway.
- Improved Performance: Offers low friction and high stiffness, leading to greater mechanical efficiency.
- Long Service Life: Constructed from high-quality bearing steel for excellent durability and wear resistance in demanding conditions.
- Versatile Integration: Suitable for a wide array of industrial and automotive systems requiring compact, high-load solutions.
