How to install a self-aligning ball bearing?

The self-aligning ball bearing is a bearing equipped with spherical ball shaped beads between the inner ring of two channels and the outer ring of a spherical channel, which has self centering performance

The withered ball bearing can be used confidently in components where the coaxiality cannot be maintained due to the difference in coaxiality caused by the curvature of the shaft and the deformation of the shell, and is suitable for supporting seat holes

The bearing mainly bears radial loads, and can also withstand a small amount of axial loads while bearing radial loads

The solution channel of the outer ring is spherical, and its curvature center is consistent with the center of the bearing.

The inner ring, ball, and cage can rotate freely around the center circumference of the bearing, with a withering effect.

Used for moving shafts that are difficult to center and prone to bending between the shaft and the outer shell.

The allowable dead center angle of a dead center ball bearing is 0.07-0.12 radians (4 ° -7) under normal load conditions. According to the relevant installation dimensions of bearing Zhou Guo, there are also special cases where this centering angle cannot be achieved. 

The curvature center of the spherical outer ring raceway is the same as the center of the bearing, and even if the inner ring, ball, and cage have a certain degree of inclination relative to the outer ring, they can still maintain a rotating state. Therefore, they are suitable for applications that require deviation between the shaft and the center of the casing, as well as shaft offset. The use of fasteners makes it easy to install tapered bearings on the shaft

Installing a self-aligning ball bearing is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few steps. By taking the time to ensure that the bearing is correctly installed, you can prevent damage to the bearing or other equipment, and ensure that the bearing will operate at peak performance for many years. Contact E-ASIA for professional installation tutorials.