Product Overview: The 51413M Thrust Ball Bearing
The 51413M is a high-performance, single-direction thrust ball bearing designed to manage high axial loads in a single direction. As a key component in our 51400 Series of Thrust Ball Bearings, this bearing features standard dimensions of 65mm bore diameter, 140mm outer diameter, and 48mm thickness. Its design consists of two precision-machined washers (a shaft washer and a housing washer) and a ball and cage assembly. The 'M' suffix signifies a machined brass cage, which provides superior strength and durability, making it suitable for demanding applications with high speeds and operating temperatures. This bearing is engineered to provide precise axial location for rotating shafts, but it cannot accommodate any radial load.
Key Features of the 51413M Bearing
- Single-Direction Axial Load Capacity: Specifically designed to support heavy thrust loads in one direction.
- Separable Components: The shaft washer, housing washer, and ball cage assembly are separable, allowing for simple and convenient mounting and dismounting.
- Machined Brass Cage: The robust brass cage offers high strength, resistance to wear, and excellent performance at high speeds and temperatures.
- High Precision: Manufactured to exacting standards to ensure accurate and reliable performance in critical applications.
- Grooved Raceways: Both washers feature grooved raceways to provide optimal support and guidance for the balls, ensuring smooth operation.
- Durable Construction: Made from high-quality bearing steel for extended service life and consistent performance under load.
Common Applications
- Industrial Gearboxes: Provides axial support for gears and shafts, preventing axial movement under load.
- Machine Tool Spindles: Used in lathes, milling machines, and grinders to ensure precise axial positioning of the spindle.
- Vertical Shafts: Ideal for applications such as vertical pumps, motors, and centrifuges.
- Lifting Equipment: Commonly found in crane hooks, jacks, and other heavy lifting mechanisms.
- Rotating and Indexing Tables: Ensures smooth rotation and precise positioning in manufacturing and automation equipment.
- Extrusion Machinery: Supports the axial forces generated in plastic and metal extrusion processes.
- Automotive Systems: Used in applications like clutch release mechanisms to handle axial engagement forces.
Benefits of Using the 51413M Bearing
- Reliable Axial Support: Effectively manages high axial forces, enhancing the stability and reliability of the machinery.
- Simplified Installation: The separable design makes the bearing easy to install, inspect, and maintain.
- Extended Operational Life: The use of high-quality materials and a robust brass cage minimizes wear and extends the bearing's service life.
- Improved Machine Accuracy: Provides rigid and precise axial location of shafts, which is critical for high-precision machinery.
- Low-Friction Performance: Engineered for smooth operation, reducing energy consumption and heat generation.
- High-Speed Capability: The machined brass cage allows the bearing to operate reliably at higher speeds compared to standard steel cages.
