Automotive / Industrial 51203 Thrust Bearing , 17x35x12 Bearing High Axial Load​

Product Specification

51203 Thrust Ball Bearings (17x35x12mm) - Automotive/Industrial, High Axial Load​

I. Product Overview

The 51203 bearing, a member of the thrust ball bearing family, is engineered to handle axial loads with precision and reliability. Its design makes it a vital component in a wide range of mechanical systems, ensuring smooth operation and extended service life.

II. Technical Parameters

1. Dimensions

2. Load Ratings
   • Axial Dynamic Load Rating: With a capacity of 16.3 kN, the 51203 bearing can handle continuous or intermittent axial forces, making it suitable for applications such as pumps, compressors, and machine tools.
   • Axial Static Load Rating: The bearing can support a static axial load of 27 kN without permanent deformation, ensuring stability during standby or start - stop cycles.

3. Speed Ratings
   • Reference Speed: The 51203 bearing has a reference speed of 6700 r/min, indicating the rotational speed at which it can operate under normal conditions with optimal performance and reliability.
   • Limit Speed: It can reach a limit speed of 9500 r/min, but operating near this speed requires careful consideration of factors such as lubrication, load, and temperature to avoid premature failure.

4. Cage Material: The cage is typically made of steel, which offers high strength and durability. It plays a crucial role in guiding the balls, ensuring their even distribution and smooth movement between the raceways, thus reducing friction and enhancing the bearing's performance.

5. Lubrication and Sealing
   • Lubrication: Grease lubrication is commonly used for general - purpose applications, providing long - lasting protection and reducing contamination. In high - speed or extreme - temperature environments, oil lubrication may be preferred for better cooling and performance. Some bearings come pre - lubricated for easy installation.
   • Sealing: The 51203 bearing offers various sealing options, including rubber seals for protection against dust, dirt, and moisture, and metal shields for more robust protection against larger debris. Sealed bearings are especially useful in harsh or dirty operating conditions.

III. Structural Design

1. Separation Design: The 51203 bearing features a separable design, with components such as the shaft ring, seat ring, and rolling elements (balls) that can be separated. This design simplifies installation, disassembly, and maintenance, allowing for easy inspection and replacement of individual parts.

2. Ball and Raceway Configuration: The bearing consists of a set of balls positioned between two raceways. One raceway is associated with the shaft (shaft ring), and the other with the housing (seat ring). This configuration enables efficient transfer of axial forces, as the balls roll between the raceways, minimizing friction and ensuring smooth operation.

IV. Application Scenarios

1. Automotive Industry
   • Transmission Systems: In automotive transmission systems, the 51203 bearing supports the axial loads generated during gear shifting, ensuring smooth operation and reducing the risk of gear - jumping or misalignment.
   • Steering Columns: It is also used in steering columns to support the axial loads on the steering shaft, providing smooth and responsive steering.

2. Industrial Machinery
   • Vertical Pumps: The 51203 bearing is used in vertical pumps to support the axial loads from the impeller and fluid pressure, ensuring efficient pump operation and reducing the risk of premature failure.
   • Machine Tools: In machine tools like lathes and milling machines, it supports the axial loads associated with cutting forces, ensuring accurate machining and high - quality finishes.

3. Consumer Goods
   • Fitness Equipment: In exercise bikes and elliptical trainers, the bearing supports the axial loads during user operation, ensuring smooth and quiet operation.
   • Small Appliances: It is used in small appliances such as electric fans and food processors to support the axial loads on the motor shaft, reducing vibration and noise.

V. Product Advantages

1. High Axial Load - Bearing Capacity: The 51203 bearing is specifically designed to handle substantial axial loads, ensuring the stable operation of machinery and reducing the risk of breakdowns.

2. Smooth and Efficient Operation: Precision machining and careful assembly result in smooth operation with low friction, reducing energy consumption and wear.

3. Long Service Life: The use of high - quality bearing steel and strict quality control during manufacturing contribute to a long service life, minimizing the need for frequent replacements and reducing maintenance costs.

4. Economical and Practical: Despite its high - performance capabilities, the 51203 bearing is cost - effective, with wide availability and low total cost of ownership.

5. Easy Installation and Maintenance: The separable design and various sealing and lubrication options make installation and maintenance straightforward, saving time and effort.