71818 CD/HCP4
Hybrid Ceramic Super Precision Bearings
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71818 CD/HCP4 Bearing Product Overview & Core Advantages
The 71818 CD/HCP4 is a high-precision angular contact ball bearing engineered for applications demanding exceptional rotational accuracy and rigidity. As a single-row bearing with a 15° contact angle, it is optimized to support high-speed operation and significant combined loads (radial and axial). Its construction with ceramic balls and a phenolic cage contributes to lower friction, higher limiting speeds, and extended service life. This bearing is supplied with a P4 (ABEC-7) tolerance class and is preloaded, ensuring superior running accuracy and minimal deflection under operational stresses.
Model Code Breakdown
- 71818: The basic bearing designation, indicating a metric, single-row angular contact ball bearing with a 90mm bore, 115mm OD, and 13mm width.
- CD: Signifies a specific internal design and contact angle (15°) optimized for high-precision applications.
- H: Indicates that the bearing is supplied with a preload to enhance rigidity and minimize axial/radial play.
- C: Denotes the use of a phenolic (polyamide) cage.
- P4: Specifies the tolerance class, equivalent to ABEC-7, denoting very high precision.
71818 CD/HCP4 Bearing Structural Features & Performance Benefits
- High Rigidity and Precision: The combination of a 15° contact angle and factory-applied preload provides exceptional system stiffness, critical for minimizing deflection in high-speed spindles and precision machinery.
- Superior High-Speed Capability: The lightweight phenolic cage and low-density ceramic balls reduce centrifugal forces, enabling a high limiting speed and stable operation at elevated RPMs.
- Enhanced Load Capacity: Designed to handle combined loads effectively, with a dynamic load rating of 4860 lbf and a static load rating of 5962 lbf.
- Optimized for Performance: The open seal type allows for customized lubrication strategies, while the P4 tolerance ensures consistent, high-precision performance. The ceramic balls also offer advantages in corrosive or high-temperature environments up to 110 °C.
71818 CD/HCP4 Bearing Typical Application Areas
- Machine Tool Spindles: High-speed milling, grinding, and turning centers.
- Precision Robotics: Arm joints and high-accuracy rotary axes.
- Medical Equipment: Dental handpieces and imaging scanner rotors.
- Aerospace & Defense: Gyroscopes, radar systems, and auxiliary power units.
- High-Frequency Motors and Spindles: Where low vibration and high rotational accuracy are required.