7218 CD/P4ADBB
7200 & 7300 Series Super Precision Angular Contact Ball Bearings
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7218 CD/P4ADBB Bearing Product Overview & Core Advantages
The 7218 CD/P4ADBB is a precision duplex angular contact ball bearing designed for applications requiring exceptional rotational accuracy and rigidity. This metric bearing features a back-to-back (DB) matched arrangement and a P4A tolerance class, making it ideal for high-speed spindles and precision machinery. Its primary advantage lies in its ability to handle combined radial and axial loads simultaneously while providing high running accuracy and stiffness. The light preload (Class B) ensures minimal deflection under operational stresses, contributing to superior performance in demanding environments.
7218 CD/P4ADBB Bearing Model Code Explained, Specifications & Naming Convention
| Code Segment | Technical Meaning |
|---|---|
| 7218 | Basic bearing designation: 90 mm bore, 160 mm OD, 60 mm width. |
| C | 15° contact angle, optimized for combined loads. |
| D | Duplex (two single bearings supplied as a set). |
| P4A | High-precision tolerance class for superior running accuracy. |
| DB | Back-to-Back arrangement, providing high moment rigidity. |
| B | Light preload (Class B) for reduced deflection and vibration. |
7218 CD/P4ADBB Bearing Structural Features & Performance Benefits
- High Rigidity & Stability: The duplex back-to-back (DB) arrangement creates a wide effective spread, significantly increasing the bearing's resistance to moment loads and enhancing overall system stiffness. This is critical for maintaining precision under combined loads.
- Superior Load Capacity: With a dynamic radial load rating of 46,800 lbf and a static radial load rating of 50,400 lbf, this bearing is engineered to handle significant radial and axial forces simultaneously, thanks to its optimized 15° contact angle.
- High-Speed Performance: The lightweight phenolic resin cage minimizes centrifugal forces, while the precise P4A tolerance and balanced design contribute to a high limiting speed of 17,000 rpm, making it suitable for high-speed applications.
- Precision & Accuracy: Manufactured to P4A precision class standards with tight dimensional tolerances on the bore, outside diameter, and width, ensuring minimal runout and superior rotational accuracy for demanding machinery.
- Material Integrity: Constructed from chrome steel for both rings and balls, providing high hardness, wear resistance, and durability under a wide operating temperature range (-30°C to 110°C).
7218 CD/P4ADBB Bearing Typical Application Areas
- Machine Tool Spindles: High-speed milling, grinding, and turning centers.
- Precision Gearboxes and Industrial Pumps.
- High-Frequency Motors and Spindle Drives.
- Robotics and Automation Equipment requiring precise rotary motion.
- Medical Equipment and Test & Measurement Instruments.