Axial Deep Groove Ball B. FAG 51111

FAG 51111 single-direction axial deep-groove ball bearing with a 55 mm bore, 78 mm outside diameter and a guided sheet steel cage for purely axial loads.

The FAG 51111 axial deep groove ball bearing absorbs axial forces in one direction and supports the shaft axially against the housing. Manufactured from standard roller bearing steel (100Cr6) with standard tolerance P0/PN or ABEC 1, this bearing unit meets the requirements of conventional industrial applications in mechanical engineering. The separable design allows the shaft ring, housing ring and ball-cage assembly to be fitted independently of one another, which simplifies handling during installation.

What is the 51111 axial deep-groove ball bearing suitable for?

This thrust bearing is primarily used where axial forces parallel to the axis need to be accommodated and no radial forces act on the bearing. As the bearing is designed to act on one side only, it accommodates loads exclusively in one direction. If additional radial forces occur in the bearing arrangement, the design requires the use of a separate radial bearing to protect the axial unit from excessive transverse forces.

What is important when installing a single-direction bearing?

The 51111 axial deep-groove ball bearing is not angularly adjustable and requires the connecting parts to be aligned. The contact surfaces on the shaft and bearing seat must be exactly perpendicular to the axis of rotation to prevent tilting or uneven loading of the ball rows. The bearing is fitted without a washer on flat housing surfaces. Within the specified temperature range of -30 to +150 degrees, the 100Cr6 components and the sheet steel cage retain their dimensional stability.