71904 CD/HCPA9A
Hybrid Ceramic Super Precision Bearings
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71904 CD/HCPA9A Bearing Product Overview & Core Advantages
The 71904 CD/HCPA9A is a high-precision angular contact ball bearing engineered for applications demanding exceptional accuracy and performance. This single bearing features a 15° contact angle and is supplied with a preload, delivering superior rotational accuracy and system rigidity. Its compact design, with a 20 mm bore and 9 mm width, makes it ideal for space-constrained, high-speed applications such as precision spindles. The combination of a ceramic ball material and phenolic cage contributes to its high limiting speed of 80,000 rpm and reliable operation.
71904 CD/HCPA9A Bearing Model Code Explained, Specifications & Naming Convention
| Code Segment | Technical Meaning |
|---|---|
| 71904 | Basic bearing designation, indicating a metric, angular contact bearing with a 20mm bore and 37mm outside diameter. |
| CD | Indicates a duplex bearing arrangement with a specific preload. In this context, it refers to a matched set of two single bearings (as per specification) prepared for a back-to-back (DB) or face-to-face (DF) mounting configuration. |
| HC | Signifies the use of Hybrid Ceramic balls, which are lighter and harder than steel, reducing centrifugal force and enabling higher speeds. |
| PA9A | Denotes a high-precision tolerance class, equivalent to ABEC 7 or P4. This ensures extremely tight dimensional and running accuracy for critical applications. |
71904 CD/HCPA9A Bearing Structural Features & Performance Benefits
- Hybrid Ceramic Construction: The ceramic balls significantly reduce friction and wear, offer electrical insulation, and allow for operation at higher temperatures and speeds compared to all-steel bearings. This directly contributes to the high limiting speed.
- Phenolic Resin Cage: The phenolic cage is lightweight and possesses excellent slip characteristics, further supporting high-speed performance and providing good dimensional stability.
- Preloaded Design: The bearing is supplied with a preload, which eliminates internal clearance. This results in increased stiffness, precise shaft positioning, and reduced vibration and noise during operation.
- Precision Engineering: Manufactured to PA9A tolerance class, this bearing guarantees minimal runout and superior rotational accuracy, which is critical for machining quality and system performance.
- Optimized Load Capacity: The 15° contact angle provides an excellent balance, enabling the bearing to handle significant combined loads (radial and axial) simultaneously.
71904 CD/HCPA9A Bearing Typical Application Areas
The 71904 CD/HCPA9A is designed for high-performance machinery where precision, speed, and rigidity are paramount. Key application areas include:
- High-Frequency CNC Spindles for milling, grinding, and drilling
- Precision Machine Tooling and high-speed machining centers
- High-Speed Motors and servo drives
- Aerospace & Defense Instrumentation
- Medical & Dental Equipment spindles
- Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment