Design Principles

The design principle of angular contact ball bearings is based on the contact angle between the inner and outer rings. The raceways of these bearings are inclined relative to the radial plane of the bearing, which allows the bearing to support combined loads, meaning it can accommodate both radial and axial loads simultaneously. This also means the bearing can support a substantial amount of axial load, but typically in one direction. Angular contact ball bearings are usually used in pairs to support axial loads in both directions.

Performance Features

The performance features of angular contact ball bearings include:

• Combined load capacity: Capable of supporting high radial and axial loads simultaneously.
• High precision: Suitable for applications requiring high precision and high speeds.
• Rigidity: Higher axial rigidity, suitable for supporting rigid shaft systems.
• Variety of designs: Available with different contact angles to optimize load carrying capacity and rigidity.
• Pairing: Can be used back-to-back, face-to-face, or in tandem arrangements to meet different load and rigidity requirements.

Application Scenarios

Angular contact ball bearings are suitable for the following scenarios:

• Machine tool spindles: Bearing systems in machine tools that require high precision and high speed.
• Automotive components: Such as in vehicle steering systems and drive shafts.
• Precision instruments: In high-precision equipment such as medical devices and high-speed rotating scientific instruments.
• Pumps and compressors: Bearing systems in pumps and compressors that need to support combined loads.
• Agricultural machinery: In certain high-load applications of agricultural machinery.
• Wind power generation: In various positions within wind turbines, withstanding complex loads.