A 7M 7-050ST is a nylon retainer and ball assembly for thrust bearings, designed for use with 1/2 inch bore stainless steel thrust bearings. It contains eight hardened 440C stainless steel balls, rated for a dynamic load of 140 lb at 100 rpm and 74 lb at 15 rpm. The retainer is molded nylon, rated for maximum operating temperature of 250°F. This component is intended for use with the A 7Z 7-050ST complete bearing set.
A bearing is a device that reduces friction between moving components by preventing metal-to-metal contact while assisting components (shafts, axles, and wheels) to freely rotate around a fixed axis, cutting down on heat generation and the amount of energy that is consumed. By replacing sliding motion with low-friction rolling motion, the life of the rotating components is increased. A bearing also keeps the shaft in the proper position, providing support and alignment and transferring the axial or radial loads to the housing.
The types of bearings that we offer include rolling element bearings, which consist of both ball bearings and roller bearings.
Balls are utilized as the rolling element in ball bearings; a retainer holds the balls in place and allows them to freely rotate. The balls are kept inside channels cut in both the inner and outer races. Because there is no surface contact between the balls and races, precision ball bearings have a lower load capacity for their size than other bearings.
| Stock Drive Products & Sterling Instrument - SDP/SI | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Bearing Retainers and Cages |
| Product Number | A 7M 7-050ST |
| Product Name | Nylon retainer with hardened stainless steel balls |
