Product Overview: The 1208 Self-Aligning Ball Bearing
The 1208 bearing is a high-performance component within our comprehensive 1200 Series Self-Aligning Ball Bearings. With a bore diameter of 40mm, an outer diameter of 80mm, and a thickness of 18mm, this bearing is engineered to effectively manage angular misalignment that may occur between the shaft and the housing. Its intelligent design, featuring two rows of balls and a common concave spherical raceway in the outer ring, enables it to self-align, thus compensating for shaft deflections and mounting errors.
As a trusted provider of industrial bearings and mechanical parts, we ensure our 1208 bearings meet stringent industry standards for reliability and durability. This self-aligning capability is crucial in applications where precise alignment is challenging to maintain or where operational stresses could lead to shaft bending. The 1208 bearing contributes to the smooth, efficient operation of machinery, reducing friction and extending the lifespan of both the bearing and the overall system. Explore our range of self-aligning ball bearings to discover robust solutions for your industrial requirements.
Features of the 1208 Bearing
- Angular Misalignment Compensation: Automatically adjusts to static and dynamic angular misalignments, preventing undue stress on the bearing.
- Double Row Ball Design: Incorporates two rows of rolling elements to provide enhanced radial load-carrying capacity.
- Low Friction Performance: Designed to minimize internal friction, reducing heat generation and power consumption.
- Robust Construction: Manufactured from high-quality bearing steel, ensuring excellent wear resistance and long operational life.
- Precision Engineered: Produced to precise dimensional tolerances for consistent performance and interchangeability.
- Vibration Dampening: Helps to absorb and dampen vibrations, contributing to smoother machine operation.
Applications of 1208 Bearings
- Conveyor Belts: Ideal for systems where frame distortion or shaft flexing can cause misalignment issues.
- Agricultural Equipment: Used in farm machinery such as harvesters and cultivators, operating in demanding and often uneven conditions.
- Textile Machinery: Ensures the smooth rotation of rollers and spindles, even with minor shaft deviations.
- Printing Machinery: Provides stable support for rotating components, accommodating slight misalignments for high-quality output.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Suitable for applications where shafts may experience deflection, ensuring quiet and efficient operation.
- Food Processing Plants: Applied in machinery requiring reliable rotational support under various environmental conditions.
- Pumps and Compressors: Supports rotational shafts, maintaining stable performance despite minor deviations.
- Woodworking Equipment: Essential in saws, planers, and sanding machines where adaptability to varying conditions is critical.
Benefits of Using the 1208 Bearing
- Enhanced System Reliability: Reduces stress on adjacent components by compensating for misalignment, leading to fewer mechanical failures.
- Extended Bearing Life: Minimizes premature wear caused by misalignment, significantly prolonging the bearing’s service life.
- Reduced Maintenance Needs: Less susceptible to damage from alignment issues, decreasing the frequency and cost of repairs.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: Lower friction contributes to energy savings and more efficient power transmission.
- Simplified Installation: The self-aligning property makes mounting easier, especially in setups where perfect alignment is difficult to achieve.
- Consistent Performance: Maintains optimal function even under conditions that typically challenge fixed bearings.
