Self-Aligning Bearings: Accommodation for Misalignment
Self-aligning bearings accommodate shaft misalignment without compromising performance. Their design simplifies installation and maintains reliability.
Design Features
Spherical outer ring raceway allows self-alignment. This design tolerates angular misalignment from shaft deflection or mounting errors.
Double-Row Design
Double-row self-aligning bearings combine the misalignment capability with high load capacity. This configuration appears in many industrial and automotive applications.
Alignment Ranges
These bearings typically accommodate 1-3 degrees of misalignment. This tolerance simplifies installation in applications where perfect alignment is impractical.
Installation Advantages
Self-aligning bearings reduce installation complexity. Less precise mounting still produces acceptable performance. This simplifies equipment assembly and maintenance.