Product Overview: The 2308 Self-Aligning Ball Bearing
The 2308 bearing is a high-performance self-aligning ball bearing, a key component within our comprehensive 2300 Series and an essential part of our range of Self-Aligning Ball Bearings. With dimensions of 40mm bore diameter, 90mm outer diameter, and 33mm thickness, this bearing is specifically engineered to accommodate significant angular misalignment of the shaft relative to the housing. This capability makes the 2308 ideal for applications where perfect alignment is challenging to maintain, or where shaft deflection under load is anticipated. It features two rows of balls and a common spherical raceway in the outer ring, allowing the inner ring, balls, and cage to pivot automatically, ensuring smooth operation and extended service life even in demanding conditions.
As a trusted supplier of industrial bearings, we ensure our 2308 bearings meet rigorous industry standards for quality and performance. Its robust design and self-aligning properties contribute to enhanced machinery reliability and reduced maintenance needs, making it a valuable asset across various industrial sectors. Explore our full selection of self-aligning ball bearings to find the ideal solution for your rotational support requirements.
Key Features of the 2308 Bearing
- Exceptional Misalignment Compensation: Automatically adjusts to static and dynamic angular misalignment between the shaft and housing, preventing undue stress and premature wear.
- Double Row Ball Design: Incorporates two rows of balls, providing higher radial load capacity and improved stability compared to single-row designs.
- Low Friction Operation: Precision-engineered internal geometry minimizes friction, reduces heat generation, and enhances energy efficiency.
- High Durability: Constructed from high-quality bearing steel, ensuring excellent resistance to wear and fatigue for prolonged operational life.
- Reliable Performance: Maintains consistent performance even under conditions of shaft deflection or mounting errors.
- Standardized Dimensions: Conforms to industry-standard dimensions (40x90x33mm), facilitating interchangeability and ease of integration.
Common Applications of 2308 Bearings
- Agricultural Equipment: Widely used in farming machinery such as harvesters and cultivators where shaft alignment can be affected by uneven terrain.
- Textile Machinery: Essential for rollers and spindles, accommodating potential misalignments and ensuring consistent fabric processing.
- Conveyor Systems: Provides reliable support for long shafts that may experience deflection or slight frame distortions in material handling.
- Woodworking Machinery: Applied in saws, planers, and sanding machines where precision and adaptability to minor shaft movements are crucial.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Supports rotating components, ensuring smooth and quiet operation despite potential shaft deflections caused by imbalances.
- Mining and Construction Equipment: Suitable for heavy-duty applications where robust and self-aligning bearing solutions are necessary.
- Pumps and Compressors: Facilitates stable operation of rotating shafts, even when minor deviations occur.
Benefits of Using the 2308 Bearing
- Increased Machinery Uptime: By compensating for misalignment, it reduces stress on adjacent components, leading to fewer breakdowns and greater operational continuity.
- Extended Bearing Life: The self-aligning feature prevents excessive edge loading on the rolling elements, significantly prolonging the bearing's service life.
- Reduced Maintenance Costs: Less prone to premature failure and wear, which translates into lower repair and replacement expenses.
- Enhanced Efficiency: Low friction characteristics contribute to improved mechanical efficiency and reduced power consumption.
- Simplified Assembly: The inherent ability to accommodate misalignment simplifies the mounting process, especially in applications where precise alignment is difficult to achieve.
- Optimal Performance in Challenging Conditions: Delivers consistent and reliable operation even in environments where perfect shaft alignment cannot be guaranteed.
