The self-aligning ball bearing was invented by SKF. It has two rows of balls and a common concave sphered raceway in the outer ring. The bearing is consequently self-aligning and insensitive to angular misalignments of the shaft relative to the housing. It is particularly suitable for applications where considerable shaft deflections or misalignment are to be expected. Additionally, the self-aligning ball bearing has the lowest friction of all rolling bearings, which enables it to run cooler even at high speeds.
The self-aligning ball bearing was invented by SKF. It has two rows of balls and a common concave sphered raceway in the outer ring. The bearing is consequently self-aligning and insensitive to angular misalignments of the shaft relative to the housing. It is particularly suitable for applications where considerable shaft deflections or misalignment are to be expected. Additionally, the self-aligning ball bearing has the lowest friction of all rolling bearings, which enables it to run cooler even at high speeds.
| SKF/Global | SKF/North America | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Category | Ball Bearings | Ball Bearings |
| Product Number | 1140041216 | 1140041216 |
| Product Name | Self-aligning Ball Bearings, Cylindrical and Tapered Bore - 1216 K | Self-aligning Ball Bearings, Cylindrical and Tapered Bore - 1216 K |
| Primary Bearing Category | Radial Ball Bearing | Radial Ball Bearing |
| Rolling Element | Steel | Steel |
| Seals / Shields | None (Open Bearing) | None (Open Bearing) |
| Features | Self-aligning; Tapered Bore | Self-aligning; Tapered Bore |
| Design Units | Metric | Metric |
