WHICH AEROSPACE BALL BEARINGS DO YOU NEED?
In the past 20 years, over 150,000 aerospace & aviation ball and roller bearings were delivered to the MRO market.
AEROSPACE BEARINGS
•Miniature Ball Bearings
•Angular Contact Ball Bearings
•Deep Groove Ball Bearings
•Cylindrical Roller Bearings
•Needle Roller Bearings
MANUFACTURER CAPABILITIES
•High precision capabilities
•High durability
•High wear-resistance
•High operational safety
•Low-cost-effective solutions
•Short lead times (12-16 weeks)
•Small lot production
•FAA-PMA Support
•FAI per AS9102
MAIN MATERIAL
•High-performance materials
•AISI 52100 per AMS 6440/6444
•AISI M-50 per AMS 6491
•AISI 440C per AMS 5880 or AMS 5618
•BG42 per AMS 5479
•L-605 Cobalt Alloy per AMS 5759
•AISI M50NiL per AMS 6278
•AISI 9310 per AMS 6265 or AMS 6260
•AISI 4340 per AMS 6415 or AMS 6414
•8620 per AMS 6267
•Titanium Ti6-4 per AMS 4928, AMS 4965 or AMS 4967
Aerospace Ball Bearing Replaced OEM P/N
Rings Material: AISI 52100
Spec: AMS6440 OR AMS6444
358612-1
202023
23007151
67723
3501156-1
5910505
3860496-1
358385-1
N208028
204FFT5G33
Rings Material: AISI 440C
Spec: AMS5618 OR AMS5880
2543734
2526146
181317-1
3236578-1
358131
Rings Material: AISI M50
Spec: AMS6491
55000
3613704-1
3501171-1
3602689-1
Rings Material: Cobalt Alloy L-605
Spec: AMS5759
117088
100104-246
Aerospace Ball Bearing
Ball bearings crafted for aerospace applications are engineered to endure many load types. These include:
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Radial Loads: Forces that act perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
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Thrust Loads: Forces aligned with the axis, pushing parallel to the shaft.
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Moment Loads: Forces that create a bending action or rotational torque.
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Reversible Thrust Loads: Forces that alternate direction along the axis, requiring flexibility and durability.
Additionally, these bearings are designed to handle combinations of these loads, ensuring reliable performance in demanding aerospace environments.
Aerospace Ball and Roller Bearings Application:
Ball and roller bearings are integral components in the aerospace industry, primarily due to their ability to provide support and reduce friction in high-speed machinery. Here are some common applications:
Turbine Engines:
Turbine Engines: Ball bearings help maintain shaft alignment and handle high rotational speeds in aircraft turbine engines. Their role is crucial in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of engines like those in Boeing or Airbus jets.
Transmissions:
Transmissions: Within aerospace transmissions, ball bearings facilitate smooth power transfer between components, minimizing wear and tear and enhancing performance. This is especially important in systems found in helicopters, such as those used by Sikorsky, Robbinson, Enstrom, and Bell Helicopters.
These applications underscore the importance of ball bearings in maintaining the safety and functionality of aerospace machinery, where precision and durability are paramount.
