Product Overview: The FT 3325 Thrust Washer
The FT 3325 is a high-precision thrust washer, specifically designed to function as a raceway in Thrust Needle Roller Bearing assemblies. With precise dimensions of 25mm bore diameter, 33mm outer diameter, and 1mm thickness, this component is engineered to handle high axial (thrust) loads in applications where space is limited. It provides a hardened and smooth surface for needle rollers to operate against, ensuring low friction and high rigidity. When combined with a needle roller and cage assembly (such as an AXK series), the FT 3325 washer creates a compact and reliable thrust bearing solution, making it an essential part for various industrial and automotive mechanisms.
Key Features of the FT 3325 Washer
- Hardened Raceway Surface: Manufactured from high-quality bearing steel and surface-hardened to provide a durable, wear-resistant raceway for needle rollers.
- Ultra-Thin Profile: Its minimal 1mm thickness makes it ideal for compact designs where other bearing types will not fit.
- High Precision: Engineered to tight tolerances, ensuring uniform load distribution and smooth rotational performance.
- Axial Load Management: Specifically designed to support heavy axial loads in one direction when used as part of a thrust bearing assembly.
- Versatile Integration: Can be used to support a shaft directly or as a washer for housing locations, offering flexible mounting options.
Common Applications
- Automotive Transmissions: Used in gear sets and clutch assemblies to manage axial forces efficiently.
- Industrial Gearboxes: Provides robust support for gears, preventing axial movement and reducing wear.
- Machine Tool Spindles: Ensures high rotational accuracy and rigidity under heavy axial loads.
- Pumps and Compressors: Handles the axial thrust generated by impellers and rotating components.
- Robotics and Automation: Essential for joints and actuators requiring compact, high-load bearing solutions.
- Steering Systems: Used in steering columns and linkages to provide smooth, reliable operation.
Benefits of Using the FT 3325
- Space-Saving Design: Allows for the creation of bearing arrangements with a very small axial height, enabling more compact machinery.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Provides a high-performance thrust bearing capability at a lower cost than a complete, self-contained thrust bearing.
- Enhanced Performance: Reduces friction and wear, leading to improved efficiency and longer service life for the machinery.
- Increased Rigidity: Creates a stiff bearing arrangement that minimizes deflection under axial load, improving system accuracy.
- Design Flexibility: Allows engineers to create custom bearing solutions by pairing washers with different needle roller cage assemblies to meet specific application needs.
