Product Overview: The 7304 Angular Contact Ball Bearing
The 7304 bearing is a single-row angular contact ball bearing designed for high-precision applications that require support for combined radial and axial loads. As a key component in our 7300 Series, this bearing is engineered to operate at high speeds while maintaining exceptional rigidity. Its design features a 40-degree contact angle, which allows it to accommodate significant axial loads in one direction. For applications requiring support for axial loads in both directions, these bearings are typically mounted in pairs.
Manufactured to precise industry standards, the 7304 bearing is an essential part for machinery where performance and reliability are critical. As a specialist supplier of Angular Contact Ball Bearings and other industrial components, we provide high-quality parts that ensure the longevity and efficiency of your equipment. This bearing is indispensable in applications demanding precise shaft guidance and high rotational accuracy.
Features of the 7304 Bearing
- High Axial Load Capacity: Specifically designed with a high contact angle to support heavy axial loads in a single direction.
- Combined Load Accommodation: Capable of supporting both radial and axial loads simultaneously, making it highly versatile.
- High-Speed Performance: The internal geometry is optimized for high rotational speeds with low heat generation.
- High Rigidity: Provides a high degree of stiffness to the shaft arrangement, which is critical for precision machinery.
- Single-Direction Thrust: Engineered to handle thrust loads in one direction; often used in pairs for bi-directional support.
- Durable Construction: Made from high-quality, clean bearing steel for extended service life and reliable operation.
Applications of 7304 Bearings
- Machine Tool Spindles: Essential for maintaining the precision and high-speed capabilities of lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
- High-Speed Pumps: Supports pump shafts, effectively managing the axial thrust generated by impellers.
- Industrial Gearboxes: Provides robust support for gears and shafts, handling complex load combinations.
- Electric Motors: Used in high-performance motors where axial load support and high speed are required.
- Centrifuges: Ideal for applications involving high rotational speeds and significant axial forces.
- Printing Machinery: Ensures the precise and stable rotation of rollers for consistent print quality.
- Robotics and Automation: Offers the rigidity and precision needed for articulated joints and high-speed actuators.
Benefits of Using the 7304 Bearing
- Enhanced Precision: Delivers superior rotational accuracy and shaft guidance, improving the overall performance of machinery.
- Increased System Rigidity: Stiffens the shaft assembly, minimizing deflection and vibration for smoother operation.
- Optimized for High Speeds: Enables machinery to run at higher speeds without compromising reliability or bearing life.
- Extended Equipment Lifespan: By effectively managing combined loads, it reduces stress on adjacent components, leading to fewer failures.
- Versatile Mounting: Can be mounted singly or in matched pairs (back-to-back, face-to-face, or tandem) to suit specific application requirements.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: Its low-friction design contributes to reduced energy consumption and more efficient power transmission.
