KF160AR0
3/4" Constant Section Bearings
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Part No.
Part No.
KF160AR0
Basic Information
Bearing type
Ball
System of measurement
Inch
Thin section bearings type
Reali-Slim Open
Construction
Single Row
Weight
6.78 lbs
Tolerance class
ABEC-1
ISO radial rating
11030 lbf
Seal type
Open
For load direction
Angular Contact
Main Dimensions
Bore diameter
16"
Bore diameter tolerance
-0.0016"– 0"
Outside diameter
17.5"
Outside diameter tolerance
-0.0016"– 0"
Width
0.75"
Width tolerance
+.000 –.010"
Contact angle
30 °
Inner Ring Dimensions
Shoulder diameter inner ring
16.555"
Outer Ring Dimensions
Outer ring large-side face inner diameter
17.098"
Outer ring small-side face inner diameter
16.945"
Performance
Temperature range
-30°C to 110 °C
Radial dynamic load rating
7563 lbf
Radial static load rating
22480 lbf
Axial static load rating
19540 lbf
Static load moment
64890 lbf
Lubrication
Lubricated
Radial internal clearance
0.0000 – 0.0005"
Materials
Ring material
Chrome Steel
Ball material
Chrome Steel
Cage material
Brass
Environment & Compliance
ROHS
Compliant
Technical Drawings
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$ 854.66
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KF160AR0 Bearing Product Overview & Core Advantages
The KF160AR0 is a thin-section angular contact ball bearing engineered for applications demanding high precision and space optimization. As part of the Reali-Slim Open Bearings series, its single-row design is specifically configured to handle significant combined loads, including high thrust loads in one direction due to its 30° contact angle. Manufactured to ABEC-1 precision tolerances, this bearing offers a compact, lightweight solution without compromising on load capacity or performance, making it ideal for high-reliability systems.
KF160AR0 Bearing Model Code Explained, Specifications & Naming Convention
The model number KF160AR0 can be broken down as follows:
- KF: Series designation for Kaydon® Reali-Slim thin-section bearings.
- 160bore diameter of 16 inches.
- A: Denotes the angular contact design, optimized for combined radial and axial loads.
- R0: Specifies a standard radial internal clearance and potentially other standard design features for this series.
KF160AR0 Bearing Structural Features & Performance Benefits
- High Rigidity and Precision: The single-row angular contact construction, combined with ABEC-1 tolerance class, provides exceptional running accuracy and stiffness, crucial for precise positioning.
- Superior Load Capacity: With a 30° contact angle, this bearing is engineered to support high axial static loads (19,540 lbf) in addition to its substantial radial dynamic load rating (7,563 lbf), making it suitable for combined load applications.
- Optimized Material Selection: The use of Chrome Steel for rings and balls, along with a Brass cage, ensures high durability, wear resistance, and stable operation.
- Space and Weight Saving: As a thin-section bearing with a cross-section of only 0.75", it offers a significant reduction in weight and envelope size while maintaining high performance, with a total weight of just 6.78 lbs.
KF160AR0 Bearing Typical Application Areas
This bearing is ideally suited for a range of demanding sectors, including:
- Robotics and Automation: Rotary joints and precision arms where compactness, weight, and high moment load capacity (64,890 lbf-in) are critical.
- Aerospace and Defense: Radar platforms, gimbal systems, and flight control mechanisms requiring high precision and reliability.
- Medical Equipment: MRI and CT scanner gantries, and surgical robots that demand smooth, precise motion.
- Semiconductor Manufacturing: Wafer handling and positioning stages where accuracy and minimal particle generation are paramount.
