The A 7Z42-BFM500B is a flange-mounted, self-aligning, oil-impregnated sintered bronze bearing with a 0.501-inch bore, designed for low-friction rotation in mechanical systems. It has a 27/32-inch flange height, a 1.44-inch overall length, and a 0.64-inch overall width. The bearing supports a maximum radial load of 600 lbf and operates at a maximum speed of 7640 rpm. It functions within a temperature range of -20°F to +200°F and requires a shaft material with a minimum Rockwell B hardness of 95 and a surface finish of 16 µin. or finer. The flange includes a 7/32-inch mounting hole and is mounted with carbon steel and a black oxide finish.
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 | Flange Mounted Bearings |
| Product Number | A 7Z42-BFM500B |
| Product Name | 0.501" Bore, Sintered bronze flange mounted pressbearing |
| Bearing Type | Plain |
| Bearing / Housing Features | Spherical or Self-aligning bearing. |
| Shaft Size | 0.5010 inch (12.73 mm) |
| Flange Length / Diameter | 2.35 inch (59.69 mm) |
