Product Overview: The 51126 Thrust Ball Bearing
The 51126 bearing is a specialized and robust component within our extensive 51100 Series of Thrust Ball Bearings. This bearing is expertly designed to manage and support heavy axial loads, making it indispensable in machinery where forces are predominantly directed along the shaft. With precise dimensions of a 130mm bore diameter, 170mm outer diameter, and a 34mm thickness, the 51126 bearing ensures stable and reliable performance even under challenging industrial conditions. Its construction is optimized to minimize friction and wear, thereby promoting extended operational life for your equipment. As a leading provider of industrial bearings and mechanical parts, we guarantee that our 51126 bearings adhere to rigorous industry standards, offering consistent quality and durability. Discover our full selection of thrust ball bearings to find precise solutions for your axial load management needs.
Key Features of the 51126 Bearing
- High Axial Load Capacity: Specifically engineered to accommodate substantial axial (thrust) forces in a single direction, ensuring reliable operation.
- Separable Design: Composed of a shaft washer, housing washer, and a ball and cage assembly, allowing for individual mounting and simpler installation.
- Precision Raceways: Features accurately machined raceways that facilitate smooth rolling of the balls, leading to efficient load distribution and reduced stress.
- Low Friction Performance: Designed to minimize rotational friction under axial loads, which enhances energy efficiency and reduces operational heat generation.
- Durable Material: Manufactured from high-grade bearing steel, providing exceptional wear resistance and ensuring long-term reliability in demanding industrial settings.
- Standardized Dimensions: Produced to universal industry dimensions (130x170x34mm), ensuring broad compatibility and ease of replacement across various applications.
Common Applications of 51126 Bearings
- Machine Tools: Widely used in equipment such as drill presses, lathes, and grinding machines where precise axial positioning and load support are critical.
- Pumps and Compressors: Essential for supporting vertical pump shafts and other components subject to significant axial forces, ensuring stable rotation.
- Valves and Actuators: Provides smooth and reliable support for valve stems and other rotating or reciprocating parts that experience axial pressure.
- Cranes and Hoists: Integral in lifting mechanisms and rotating components of cranes and hoists to safely manage substantial axial loads.
- Screw Jacks: Ideal for mechanical devices that convert rotational motion into linear motion under heavy axial loads, ensuring efficient operation.
- Reduction Gears: Employed in various gearboxes to effectively handle the axial forces generated by helical or bevel gears, promoting gear longevity.
- Mixers and Agitators: Supports the vertical shafts in industrial mixers and agitators, bearing the weight and thrust from mixing operations.
Benefits of Using the 51126 Bearing
- Optimized Axial Load Handling: Delivers superior performance in applications with predominant axial forces, safeguarding other machine components from premature wear.
- Streamlined Installation: The separable design simplifies the mounting process, reducing assembly time and labor costs.
- Extended Equipment Lifespan: Effectively reduces friction and manages loads, significantly contributing to the durability and operational life of your machinery.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: Its low friction characteristics result in less power loss, leading to energy savings and smoother mechanical performance.
- Reduced Maintenance Costs: The robust design and high performance minimize the frequency of repairs and replacements, translating into lower overall operational expenses.
- Versatile Integration: Conforming to standardized dimensions ensures seamless compatibility and straightforward integration into both new and existing industrial designs.
- Reliable Performance: Engineered for consistency, providing dependable operation even in challenging and heavy-duty environments.
