Product Overview: The 2216 Self-Aligning Ball Bearing
The 2216 bearing is a high-performance component within our comprehensive 2200 Series of Self-Aligning Ball Bearings. With a standard bore diameter of 80mm, an outer diameter of 140mm, and a thickness of 33mm, this bearing is engineered to effectively accommodate angular misalignment between the shaft and the housing. It is an ideal choice for applications where shaft deflection, mounting errors, or housing deformation are anticipated, ensuring smooth operation and preventing premature wear on associated machinery parts. Its innovative design incorporates two rows of balls and a common concave spherical raceway in the outer ring, allowing for automatic self-alignment.
As a trusted supplier of industrial bearings and mechanical parts, we offer 2216 bearings manufactured to strict industry standards. These bearings deliver reliable performance and exceptional longevity even in the most demanding industrial environments. Their ability to compensate for misalignment makes them critical components across a diverse range of machinery, promoting extended operational life and reducing the need for frequent maintenance. Explore our full selection of self-aligning ball bearings to find robust solutions for your specific industrial challenges.
Key Features of the 2216 Bearing
- Automatic Alignment Capability: Expertly designed to compensate for both static and dynamic angular misalignment, reducing stress on surrounding components.
- Dual Row Ball Configuration: Features two rows of precision-engineered balls, significantly enhancing the bearing's radial load-carrying capacity.
- Low Friction Operation: Optimized internal geometry minimizes friction and heat generation, leading to improved energy efficiency and prolonged bearing life.
- Precision Manufacturing: Produced with high accuracy to ensure consistent performance, dimensional stability, and interchangeability.
- Robust Construction: Made from high-grade bearing steel for superior strength, wear resistance, and long-term durability in harsh conditions.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for a wide array of industrial uses where maintaining perfect alignment can be challenging.
Common Applications of 2216 Bearings
- Conveyor Systems: Essential in systems where long shafts or structural flex can cause alignment issues, ensuring smooth material transport.
- Agricultural Equipment: Used in machinery exposed to uneven terrain and varying loads, such as harvesters, seeders, and tillage equipment.
- Textile Machinery: Ensures consistent operation of rollers and spindles despite potential shaft deflections common in high-speed textile processes.
- Pumps and Fans: Provides stable rotational support for impellers and fan blades, accommodating any minor misalignments for efficient fluid and air movement.
- Woodworking Machinery: Applied in equipment like planers, saws, and sanders where robust support and adaptability to conditions are crucial.
- Construction Machinery: Employed in various heavy-duty equipment where resilience to shock loads and misalignment is paramount.
- Industrial Gearboxes: Supports shafts within gearboxes, allowing for minor frame distortions without compromising performance.
Benefits of Using the 2216 Bearing
- Enhanced Machine Reliability: By accommodating misalignment, the 2216 bearing helps prevent excessive stress on shafts and other components, leading to fewer breakdowns.
- Extended Service Life: Minimizes internal wear and fatigue, significantly increasing the operational lifespan of both the bearing and the machinery it supports.
- Reduced Maintenance Needs: Less prone to premature failure and wear, contributing to lower maintenance frequency and associated costs.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: Low friction characteristics support energy savings and contribute to smoother, quieter mechanical performance.
- Simplified Mounting: Its self-aligning feature eases the installation process, particularly in applications where achieving precise initial alignment is difficult.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Offers a high return on investment through reduced downtime, extended equipment life, and reliable operation in challenging environments.
