Axial Ball Bearings

Axial ball bearings are designed to absorb axial forces efficiently, making them ideal for applications where loads are applied in a single direction. Their compact construction makes them particularly well-suited to installations with limited space, offering reliable performance without compromising on design flexibility.

GRW Axial Bearings – Specialists in Meeting Unique Requirements

At IEC, we proudly supply GRW Axial Bearings, specifically engineered to handle forces acting along the axis of a shaft or body. Unlike the versatile radial deep groove ball bearings, GRW axial ball bearings are essential in applications where managing significant axial loads is crucial. Precise alignment of axial forces is key to maximising the performance of these bearings.

Alignment of GRW Axial Deep Groove Ball Bearings

GRW’s high-quality axial bearings, available through IEC, are meticulously designed to handle forces in a single, preferred direction. The construction features:

The design of each washer (d + d1) differs slightly. This bearing’s non-self-retaining structure is advantageous, allowing for the independent assembly of the ball retainer, shaft, and housing washer, which provides flexibility during installation.

Durable and Cost-Efficient Bearing Solutions

IEC offers two innovative types of miniature GRW axial ball bearings. You can choose between chrome-steel or martensitic bearing steel options. The latter, known for its non-corrosive properties, offers superior load-bearing capacity and operates seamlessly in temperatures ranging from -10 °C (14 °F) to 125 °C (257 °F). Additional characteristics of this steel include:

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Bearings

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High pressure pure air generators

Challenge:

High pressure pure air generators are designed to replace rechargeable gas bottles on modern military aircraft. The system draws in atmospheric air to provide a continuous supply of high-pressure pure air, which results in unlimited mission duration and eliminates the logistics burden associated with gas bottles.

Solution:

For critical applications, reliability and resilience is paramount. IEC supplied components are capable of operating with high degrees of accuracy under extreme load.

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Bearings

Application:

Co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM)

Challenge:

5-axis measurement represents the biggest step-change in measurement capability ever introduced, delivering unprecedented speed and measurement flexibility, whilst avoiding the speed versus accuracy compromises inherent in conventional techniques.

Solution:

Duty of CMMs is generally low hence there is intermittent operation of bearings. Machines do require high reliability so products are tested and developed continuously, meaning technical support from bearing OEMs is critical. Some bearings are supplied with specific profiled outer ring designs.

Product:

Bearings

Application:

Peristaltic pump

Challenge:

Peristaltic pumps use occlusion rollers and positive displacement to feed fluid in industrial and medical applications, regulating flow and eliminating the need for valves. Bearings fitted in occlusion rollers have a cycle of coming on and off load with the potential to skip.

Solution:

It is important to select a bearing with high quality machining of its raceways to allow the bearing to readily accept these changes in state.

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IEC have a range of mechanical solutions to suit a broad spectrum of markets and applications, from aerospace to skateboards.

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IEC have a range of mechanical solutions to suit a broad spectrum of markets and applications, from aerospace to skateboards.

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IEC supplies a wide range of mechanical solutions designed to perform across diverse industries – from aerospace engineering to everyday applications like skateboards.

Axial Ball Bearings

GRW Axial Bearings – Specialists in Meeting Unique Requirements

Alignment of GRW Axial Deep Groove Ball Bearings

Durable and Cost-Efficient Bearing Solutions

Utilise our customised Bearing Selector tool here.

Download our free technical documents and brochures.

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