71904 CE/HCP4A
Hybrid Ceramic Super Precision Bearings
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71904 CE/HCP4A Bearing Product Overview & Core Advantages
The 71904 CE/HCP4A is a single-row angular contact ball bearing engineered for high-precision applications requiring exceptional rotational accuracy and speed capabilities. Featuring a P4 (ABEC-7) tolerance class and a 15° contact angle, this bearing is optimized to handle significant axial loads in one direction while supporting moderate radial loads. Its compact design, with a 20 mm bore and 9 mm width, makes it ideal for space-constrained, high-performance assemblies. The combination of a phenolic cage and ceramic balls enables superior high-speed performance and reduced rotational inertia.
71904 CE/HCP4A Bearing Model Code Explained, Specifications & Naming Convention
| Suffix Code | Technical Meaning |
|---|---|
| CE | Indicates the use of ceramic balls (typically silicon nitride), providing higher speed capability, reduced weight, and improved corrosion resistance. |
| HC | Refers to a phenolic (polyamide) cage, offering excellent strength-to-weight ratio and suitability for high-speed operation. |
| P4A | Denotes a P4 precision class (ABEC-7) with specific internal geometry optimizations (A designation) for superior running accuracy. |
71904 CE/HCP4A Bearing Structural Features & Performance Benefits
- High-Speed Capability: The lightweight phenolic cage and ceramic balls significantly reduce centrifugal forces, allowing for a limiting speed of 106,000 rpm and lower operating temperatures.
- Precision & Rigidity: Manufactured to P4 tolerance class with a 15° contact angle, this bearing provides high running accuracy and rigidity for precise shaft positioning.
- Optimized Load Capacity: The angular contact design is engineered to carry high axial loads and combined loads efficiently, with a dynamic load rating of 1112 lbf.
- Preload Availability: Designed to be used with a preload, which increases system stiffness, reduces noise and vibration, and enhances rotational accuracy.
71904 CE/HCP4A Bearing Typical Application Areas
- High-Speed Machine Tool Spindles
- Precision Grinding Spindles
- High-Frequency Motors and Spindles
- Aerospace Actuators and Control Systems
- Medical and Dental Handpiece Drives