A 7M 7M1628 is a thrust bearing assembly with a molded nylon retainer and hardened steel balls, designed for axial load applications. The assembly includes a CR1075 steel washer hardened to HRC 59-61, with a bore diameter of 16 mm (tolerance: 16.26-16.07 mm), an outer diameter of 28 mm (tolerance: 27.97-27.74 mm), a washer thickness of 22.2 mm, and a ball circle diameter of 16.26 mm. The bearing contains six balls, each 3.97 mm in diameter, with a dynamic load rating of 1116 N at 10 rpm and 592 N at 100 rpm. The retainer is rated for operation up to 120°C.
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 | |
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| Product Category | Bearing Retainers and Cages |
| Product Number | A 7M 7M1628 |
| Product Name | Nylon Retainer With Hardened Steel Balls |
