Product Overview: The 38 BWD 12 Double Row Angular Contact Bearing
The 38 BWD 12 is a high-performance, double-row angular contact ball bearing, specifically engineered for the demanding requirements of automotive wheel hub assemblies. With principal dimensions of 38x74x55mm (Bore x Outer Diameter x Thickness), this bearing is designed to support heavy radial and axial loads in both directions, making it a critical component for vehicle stability and safety.
Its integrated, pre-lubricated, and sealed design ensures a long, maintenance-free service life, protecting the internal components from contaminants like dirt and moisture. As a specialized wheel bearing, the 38 BWD 12 provides a reliable and robust solution for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, ensuring a smooth and quiet ride. This component is an essential part of our comprehensive range of automotive and industrial bearings, manufactured to meet or exceed industry standards for fit, form, and function.
Key Features of the 38 BWD 12 Bearing
- Double-Row Design: Features two rows of balls in a back-to-back arrangement, providing high load-carrying capacity and the ability to accommodate combined (radial and axial) loads.
- High Rigidity: The design offers excellent rigidity, which is crucial for maintaining wheel alignment and ensuring precise vehicle handling.
- Sealed for Life: Comes pre-greased and equipped with integrated seals on both sides to retain lubricant and prevent contamination, eliminating the need for regular maintenance.
- Durable Construction: Manufactured from high-quality, clean bearing steel for superior strength, durability, and resistance to wear and fatigue.
- Precision Engineered: Produced with tight tolerances to ensure a perfect fit in the wheel hub assembly, minimizing vibration and noise.
- Optimized for Automotive Use: Specifically designed to handle the dynamic loads and environmental conditions experienced by vehicle wheel hubs.
Common Applications
- Passenger Vehicle Wheel Hubs: Widely used in the front and rear wheel assemblies of various makes and models of cars.
- Light Commercial Vehicles: Suitable for vans and light trucks that require robust and reliable wheel bearings.
- Automotive Aftermarket: A common replacement part for worn or failed original equipment (OE) wheel bearings.
- Trailer Axles: Can be used in certain trailer and recreational vehicle wheel hub applications.
- Industrial Machinery: Occasionally used in industrial applications that require a compact bearing unit capable of handling high moment loads.
Benefits of Using the 38 BWD 12 Bearing
- Enhanced Vehicle Safety: Provides reliable rotational performance for the wheel, contributing to overall vehicle stability and driver safety.
- Improved Driving Comfort: Precision manufacturing reduces noise and vibration, resulting in a smoother and quieter ride.
- Extended Service Life: The robust design and high-quality materials ensure long-lasting performance, reducing the frequency of costly repairs.
- Simplified Installation: As an integrated unit, it is typically easier and faster to install compared to separate bearing components.
- Cost-Effective Maintenance: The sealed, maintenance-free design lowers the total cost of ownership by eliminating the need for re-lubrication.
- Reliable Performance: Delivers consistent and dependable operation under a wide range of driving conditions.
