BPFCOM-040 is a two-piece commercial spherical bearing with a 0.2500 in. bore, 0.6562 in. outer diameter, and 0.343 in. width, made of low-carbon steel outer race and 52100 steel ball with hard chrome plating, rated for a static load of 4900 lbs. and weighing 0.02 lbs. The bearing features a lubrication hole and groove, and is available with an optional self-lubricating liner by adding "T" to the catalog number. It has a 0.022 in. chamfer and a 0.500 in. ball flat diameter.
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 | Roller Bearings |
| Product Number | BPFCOM-040 |
| Product Name | .2500 in. ID, .6562 in. OD Two Piece Commercial Carbon Steel Spherical Bearing |
| Type | Spherical |
