Axial Deep Groove Ball B. FAG 51116

The FAG 51116 single-direction axial deep-groove ball bearing, with a bore diameter of 80 mm, accommodates high axial forces in one direction.

The FAG 51116 axial deep-groove ball bearing is specially designed to accommodate purely axial loads in one direction. Manufactured from standard rolling-bearing steel (100Cr6), the separable assembly consists of a shaft ring, a housing ring and the guided ball and cage assembly. With a bore diameter of 80 mm, an outside diameter of 105 mm and a height of 19 mm, this design provides axially stable support for shafts; however, it must not be subjected to radial forces during operation.

In which applications is the 51116 axial deep-groove ball bearing used?

Designs in general mechanical engineering typically use this type in vertical or horizontal shaft lines where defined guiding forces act in a preferred direction. Typical applications are found in bearing arrangements that must exclusively accommodate axial loads. A sheet steel cage guides the rolling elements evenly and allows operating temperatures ranging from -30 to +150 degrees. Thanks to the standard rolling bearing steel (100Cr6), the component retains its dimensional stability even under high loads.

What is important to consider when installing a bearing without angular adjustment?

The 51116 series is not angle-adjustable and is supplied without shims. During design and assembly, contact surfaces that are exactly coplanar and perpendicular to the shaft axis are required. Even minor misalignments or skewing lead to uneven load distribution across the balls, which accelerates wear. With tolerance class P0/PN or ABEC 1, the axial bearing fits precisely into suitable housing and shaft seats.