7218 ACD/HCP4ATBTB
Hybrid Ceramic Super Precision Bearings
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7218 ACD/HCP4ATBTB Bearing Product Overview & Core Advantages
The 7218 ACD/HCP4ATBTB is a precision angular contact ball bearing designed for demanding applications requiring exceptional accuracy and rigidity. This triplex matched set, arranged in a Back-to-Back (TBT) configuration, provides superior stiffness and stability under combined loads (radial and axial). Manufactured to a P4A tolerance class, it ensures high running accuracy. The use of ceramic balls and a phenolic cage enables outstanding high-speed performance, making it ideal for high-precision, high-reliability machinery.
7218 ACD/HCP4ATBTB Bearing Model Code Explained, Specifications & Naming Convention
| Code Segment | Technical Meaning |
|---|---|
| 7218 | Basic bearing series, with 90 mm bore diameter and 160 mm outside diameter. |
| ACD | Angular Contact Design with a 25° contact angle. |
| HC | Hybrid Ceramic, indicating the use of ceramic balls. |
| P4A | High precision tolerance class, exceeding ABEC 7/ISO P4 standards. |
| TBT | Triplex Back-to-Back matched set arrangement. |
| B | Indicates a Light preload (Class B). |
7218 ACD/HCP4ATBTB Bearing Structural Features & Performance Benefits
- High Rigidity & Stability: The triplex back-to-back (TBT) arrangement creates a highly rigid bearing system that effectively resists moment loads and maintains shaft positioning under combined loads.
- Superior High-Speed Capability: The combination of ceramic balls (lower density, reduced centrifugal force) and a lightweight phenolic cage significantly lowers friction and temperature rise, enabling a high limiting speed of 17,000 rpm.
- Enhanced Load Capacity: The 25° contact angle is optimized to handle significant axial loads in one direction while supporting substantial radial loads, with a high dynamic load rating of 59,625 lbf.
- Precision Performance: Manufactured to P4A tolerance standards with strict bore and OD tolerances, this bearing ensures minimal runout and vibration for ultra-precise applications.
- Pre-lubricated: Comes lubricated from the factory for immediate operation within the specified temperature range.
7218 ACD/HCP4ATBTB Bearing Typical Application Areas
- Machine Tool Spindles: High-speed milling, grinding, and turning centers.
- Precision Robotics: Arm joints and high-accuracy rotary axes.
- Aerospace & Defense Systems: Gyroscopes, radar platforms, and flight control mechanisms.
- High-Frequency Motors and Spindles: PCB drilling spindles and electric motor spindles.