Product Overview: The NK 1816 Needle Roller Bearing
The NK 1816 is a high-capacity machined ring needle roller bearing with dimensions of 18x26x16mm. As a key component in our NK Series, this bearing is engineered without an inner ring, making it an excellent choice for applications where the shaft can be hardened and ground to serve as the raceway. This design results in a highly compact and economical bearing arrangement, perfect for space-constrained environments that demand high radial load capacity and rigidity. Part of our extensive Needle Roller Bearings collection, the NK 1816 is manufactured to precise standards to ensure reliable performance across a wide range of industrial machinery.
Key Features of the NK 1816 Bearing
- Compact Design: Features a low cross-sectional height, allowing for significant space savings in machine design.
- High Radial Load Capacity: The full complement of needle rollers provides exceptional load-carrying ability relative to its small size.
- Inner Ringless Construction: Designed to run directly on a hardened and ground shaft, reducing component count and installation complexity.
- High Rigidity: The machined outer ring offers excellent stability and rigidity under heavy loads.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for a broad range of industrial and automotive applications where radial space is limited.
- Durable Material: Constructed from high-quality bearing steel for superior durability, wear resistance, and extended service life.
Common Applications
- Automotive Transmissions: Used in gearboxes, clutches, and driveshafts where space is at a premium.
- Industrial Gearboxes: Provides robust support for gears and shafts in heavy-duty machinery.
- Two-Stroke Engines: Ideal for connecting rods and crankshafts due to its high load capacity and compact size.
- Power Tools: Essential in drills, saws, and grinders for providing smooth and reliable rotational motion.
- Pumps and Compressors: Ensures efficient operation of rotating components in various fluid and air handling systems.
- Textile and Printing Machinery: Supports rollers and shafts requiring precise, high-speed rotation.
- Construction Equipment: Employed in pivot pins and other high-load, oscillating applications.
Benefits of Using the NK 1816 Bearing
- Space Efficiency: Enables the downsizing of machinery and components without compromising on load capacity.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Eliminates the need for a separate inner ring, reducing overall costs when using a suitable shaft.
- Improved Performance: Low friction and high rigidity contribute to enhanced operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Increased Reliability: Robust construction minimizes downtime and extends the operational life of the equipment.
- Simplified Assembly: The absence of an inner ring can streamline the mounting process in correctly prepared housings.
- High-Speed Capability: Well-suited for applications that require rapid and consistent rotational speeds.
