The inner ring of the self-aligning ball bearing has two raceways, while the raceway of the outer ring is spherical, and the curvature center of the spherical surface is consistent with the center of the bearing. So, the inner ring, ball, and cage can tilt relatively freely towards the outer ring. Therefore, the deviation caused by the machining error of the shell can be automatically adjusted.
There are two types of structures for self-aligning ball bearings: cylindrical hole and conical hole. The material of the retainer includes steel plate, synthetic resin, etc. Its characteristic is that the outer ring raceway is spherical in shape and has automatic centering, which can compensate for errors caused by different centricity and shaft deflection, but the relative inclination of the inner and outer rings should not exceed 3 degrees.
Structural form of self-aligning ball bearing:
The assembly of deep groove ball bearings with dust covers and sealing rings has been filled with an appropriate amount of lubricating grease. It should not be heated or cleaned before installation, and does not need to be lubricated during use. It is suitable for operating temperatures between -30 ℃ and+120 ℃.
The main uses of self-aligning ball bearings are:
Suitable for precision instruments, low-noise motors, automobiles, motorcycles, and general machinery, it is a widely used type of bearing in the mechanical industry.