Product Overview: The 51428M Thrust Ball Bearing
The 51428M is a robust, single-direction thrust ball bearing from our 51400 Series, engineered to manage high axial loads in one direction. With its precise dimensions of 140x250x85mm (Bore x Outer Diameter x Thickness), this bearing is specifically designed for applications where heavy thrust forces are a primary concern. The 'M' suffix denotes a machined brass cage, which provides superior strength and durability, making it suitable for demanding industrial environments. As a key component in our Thrust Ball Bearings collection, the 51428M ensures reliable performance in high-stakes machinery.
Key Features of the 51428M Bearing
- High Axial Load Capacity: Specifically designed to support heavy thrust loads in a single direction.
- Separable Components: Features separable shaft and housing washers, and a ball and cage assembly, which simplifies mounting and dismounting procedures.
- Machined Brass Cage (M-Suffix): Offers excellent strength, stability, and resistance to wear, performing reliably at high speeds and temperatures.
- Precision Manufacturing: Engineered to strict tolerances, ensuring smooth, low-friction operation and optimal load distribution.
- Durable Materials: Constructed from high-quality bearing steel for exceptional hardness and long service life under continuous use.
- Grooved Raceways: The washers feature grooved raceways that perfectly match the balls, enabling high thrust capacity.
Common Applications
- Industrial Gearboxes: Provides axial support for gears and shafts, ensuring proper alignment and torque transmission.
- Heavy-Duty Cranes: Used in crane hooks and rotating mechanisms to handle immense vertical loads safely.
- Vertical Shafts: Ideal for supporting the weight of vertical rotating equipment such as large pumps and motors.
- Machine Tool Spindles: Ensures precision and rigidity in the spindles of lathes, milling machines, and drilling presses.
- Extrusion Machinery: Manages the high axial pressures generated in plastic and metal extruders.
- Marine Propulsion Systems: Supports propeller shafts, managing the forward thrust generated by the propeller.
- Pulp and Paper Processing: Used in heavy rollers and rotating drums where significant axial forces are present.
Benefits of Using the 51428M Bearing
- Enhanced Equipment Reliability: The robust design and high load capacity prevent premature failure in critical applications.
- Simplified Maintenance: The separable design allows for easy inspection, cleaning, and replacement of individual components, reducing downtime.
- Extended Service Life: The combination of premium materials and a strong brass cage minimizes wear and extends the bearing's operational life.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: Low-friction characteristics reduce energy consumption and heat generation.
- High Rigidity: Provides a stiff axial support, which is critical for maintaining precision in machine tools and other high-accuracy equipment.
- Versatile Heavy-Duty Solution: Suitable for a wide range of industrial applications requiring strong, reliable axial load management.
