7218 ACD/P4AQBCA
7200 & 7300 Series Super Precision Angular Contact Ball Bearings
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7218 ACD/P4AQBCA Bearing Product Overview & Core Advantages
The 7218 ACD/P4AQBCA is a precision angular contact ball bearing configured in a Quadruplex Back-to-Back (QBC) matched set. This arrangement is engineered to provide exceptional stiffness and stability, making it ideally suited for applications demanding high rotational accuracy and the ability to withstand significant combined loads (radial and axial). Its P4A tolerance class ensures superior running accuracy, while the extra light preload (Class A) minimizes deflection under operational stresses, contributing to enhanced machine performance and longevity.
Model Code Breakdown
| Code Segment | Technical Meaning |
|---|---|
| 7218 | Basic bearing designation: 90 mm bore, 160 mm OD, 120 mm width. |
| ACD | Angular Contact Design with a 25° contact angle. |
| P4A | High precision tolerance class for superior running accuracy. |
| QBC | Quadruplex Back-to-Back matched arrangement of 4 bearings. |
| A | Specifies Extra Light Preload on the matched set. |
7218 ACD/P4AQBCA Bearing Structural Features & Performance Benefits
- High Rigidity and Stability: The Quadruplex Back-to-Back (QBC) configuration creates a highly rigid bearing system that effectively resists moment loads and shaft deflection, which is critical for maintaining precision in demanding applications.
- Superior Load Capacity: With a 25° contact angle and a robust design utilizing chrome steel rings and balls, this bearing is optimized to handle substantial combined radial and axial loads.
- Optimized for High-Speed Operation: The phenolic cage is lightweight and possesses excellent sliding properties, contributing to lower friction and enabling a high limiting speed of 17,000 rpm. The bearing is pre-lubricated for immediate operation.
- Precision Performance: Manufactured to P4A tolerance standards with tight dimensional controls on the bore, outside diameter, and width, ensuring predictable and accurate performance in the most precise assemblies.
7218 ACD/P4AQBCA Bearing Typical Application Areas
- Machine Tool Spindles for milling, grinding, and turning centers
- High-speed Precision Spindles
- Industrial Pumps and Compressors
- Advanced Robotic Drives and Automation Systems