7012 ACBGA/HCP4A
Hybrid Ceramic Super Precision Bearings
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7012 ACBGA/HCP4A Bearing Product Overview & Core Advantages
The 7012 ACBGA/HCP4A is a single-row angular contact ball bearing engineered for ultra-high precision applications. Positioned in the P4A super-precision tolerance class, it delivers exceptional rotational accuracy and running quietness. Its defining feature is the use of ceramic balls (Silicon Nitride) and a phenolic resin cage, which collectively enable superior high-speed performance, reduced friction, and extended service life. This bearing is pre-lubricated and designed to handle significant axial loads in one direction, making it an ideal, compact solution for demanding, high-reliability machinery.
7012 ACBGA/HCP4A Bearing Model Code Explained, Specifications & Naming Convention
| Code Segment | Technical Meaning |
|---|---|
| 7012 | Standard bearing series number, indicating a 60 mm bore, 95 mm OD, and 18 mm width. |
| AC | Angular Contact design. |
| BG | The bearing is supplied with a universal matchable (SU) designation. |
| A | 30° contact angle (Note: Specification states 25°, the suffix may denote a specific design variant). |
| HC | Hybrid Ceramic, signifying steel rings with ceramic (Si3N4) balls. |
| P4A | Super Precision tolerance class, exceeding ABEC 7/ISO P4 standards. |
7012 ACBGA/HCP4A Bearing Structural Features & Performance Benefits
- Hybrid Ceramic Construction: The combination of chrome steel rings and ceramic balls significantly reduces friction, heat generation, and wear. This construction is electrically insulating and allows for much higher limiting speeds compared to all-steel equivalents.
- Phenolic Resin Cage: The lightweight and robust phenolic cage contributes to smooth operation at high speeds, offers excellent strength, and operates effectively within the specified temperature range.
- Precision & Rigidity: Manufactured to P4A tolerance with very tight dimensional runouts, this bearing ensures high positional accuracy and system rigidity.
- Universal Matching (SU): Bearings with the SU designation can be mounted in any combination (back-to-back, face-to-face, or tandem) to form a preloaded set, simplifying procurement and assembly for complex spindle designs.
- High-Speed Capability: The synergy of ceramic balls, a phenolic cage, and optimized internal geometry allows this bearing to achieve a high limiting speed of 39,000 rpm.
7012 ACBGA/HCP4A Bearing Typical Application Areas
- High-Frequency Machine Tool Spindles
- Precision Grinding Spindles
- High-Speed Motors and Electric Spindles
- Aerospace Auxiliary Systems
- Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment