A 7Q 7M2541 is a hardened carbon steel thrust bearing washer from the Stock Drive Products 7M series, with a bore diameter of 25 mm, an outer diameter of 41 mm, and a thickness of 3.18 mm, adhering to tolerances of 25.30 to 25.07 mm for the bore and 40.97 to 40.69 mm for the outer diameter. The washer is made from CR1075 steel hardened to HRC 59-61. This part is one component of a complete thrust bearing set that includes hardened S.A.E 1018 steel balls and a molded nylon retainer rated for temperatures 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 | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Thrust Bearings |
| Product Number | A 7Q 7M2541 |
| Product Name | 3.18mm Thick Hardened Carbon Steel Washer |
| Type | Thrust Washer |
