Axial Deep Groove Ball B. FAG 52224

The 52224 double-acting axial deep-groove ball bearing from FAG Wälzlager, with dimensions of 100 × 170 × 68 mm, accommodates axial forces from both directions.

The 52224 axial deep-groove ball bearing guides shafts in the axial direction and supports alternating longitudinal forces. As it is manufactured from standard rolling-bearing steel (100Cr6), the bearing unit remains dimensionally stable under high loads. The integrated sheet steel cage guides the rolling elements evenly along their raceways and keeps lubricant requirements low during operation. This design is intended for applications in which purely axial loads act on the bearing without any radial forces.

What loads can the 52224 axial deep-groove ball bearing accommodate?

This bearing design is used for the axial fixation of shafts on both sides. It is primarily used in mechanical drives where alternating thrust forces occur in the longitudinal direction. As the bearing is designed to act on both sides, it accommodates thrust forces in both axial directions and serves to limit axial movement of the shaft. This thrust bearing must not be subjected to any radial load; therefore, separate radial bearings within the overall system must guide the shaft transversely to the axis.

What should be taken into account regarding the installation and operating environment of type 52224?

During installation, precise alignment of the mating parts is required, as this design is not angle-adjustable. Misalignment between the shaft and housing leads to edge stresses, which is why flat contact surfaces are necessary. The scope of supply comprises the axial bearing only, without washers. Thanks to the standard tolerance of P0/PN or ABEC 1, the component can be integrated into standardised housings. For operation, the permissible temperature range of -30 to +150 degrees must be observed.