Detailed description of the classification of automotive bearings

Detailed Classification of Automotive Bearings

Source: China Bearing Network | Date: July 23, 2013
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Automotive bearings play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of vehicles. These components are designed to handle high-speed rotation, heavy loads, and harsh environmental conditions. Let's take a closer look at the different types of automotive bearings and their specific applications. **Generator Bearings** These are typically sealed deep groove ball bearings, commonly used in automotive generators. The design follows standard dimensions and codes, with a focus on excellent sealing performance and high-speed capabilities. The radial clearance is usually set to the third group, as specified in standard tables. To ensure long-term performance, these bearings are filled with smooth grease that occupies 20%-30% of the internal space. The heat treatment of bearing parts must be sufficient to allow normal operation at temperatures up to 150°C. **Steering Gear and Steering Knuckle Bearings** Used in the steering system of automobiles, these bearings require flexibility and ease of operation for safe driving. The primary selection for steering bearings includes thrust angular contact bearings, with a layout that supports axial loads. This ensures smooth and responsive steering control. **Clutch Bearings and Bearing Units** Modern clutch bearings have evolved from simple angular contact ball bearings into more advanced clutch bearing units with separate sleeves. Self-aligning bearings are often used in these systems, offering multiple layout options. To reduce vibration and wear during engagement, clutch bearings incorporate improved designs in sealing, lubrication, and layout. **Wheel Hub Bearings** The requirements for wheel hub bearings have become more demanding in recent years, focusing on better data performance, sealing, lubrication, and longevity. These bearings are increasingly being developed as unitized systems. They use slick grease for smooth operation, and their lifespan has significantly increased. In China, current series of wheel bearings are available in four different configurations.

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Piston and Rod Seals

Piston Seals and Rod Seals are important seals used in mechanical equipment. Their main function is to prevent liquid and gas leaks and ensure the normal operation of mechanical equipment. Piston seals and rod seals are usually used in hydraulic and Pressure system, such as hydraulic cylinders and Pneumatic cylinder. The quality and performance of these seals directly affect the efficiency and lifespan of mechanical equipment.


The classification of piston seals and rod seals is mainly based on their material and design structure. According to the different materials, they can be divided into rubber seals, polyurethane seals, polytetrafluoroethylene seals, metal seals, etc. According to the different design structures, they can be divided into unidirectional seals, bidirectional seals, rotary seals, etc.


Rubber seals are a common type of seal, and their main material is rubber. Rubber seals have good sealing performance and wear resistance, and are suitable for medium and low pressure hydraulic systems and Pressure system. Polyurethane sealing element is a high-performance sealing element, and its main material is polyurethane. Polyurethane seals have high wear resistance, high temperature performance and high pressure performance, and are suitable for high-pressure hydraulic systems and Pressure system. PTFE sealing element is a corrosion-resistant sealing element, and its main material is PTFE. PTFE seals have excellent corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance, making them suitable for fields such as chemical and food processing. Metal seals are a type of high-temperature and high-pressure seal, mainly made of metal. Metal seals have high temperature and high pressure performance and corrosion resistance, and are suitable for high temperature and high pressure hydraulic systems and Pressure system.


Unidirectional seals and bidirectional seals are classified based on different sealing directions. A unidirectional seal can only prevent the leakage of liquid or gas from one direction, while a bidirectional seal can prevent the leakage of liquid or gas from both directions. Rotating seal is a type of seal that can rotate and is mainly used for sealing rotating shafts. Rotary seals are divided into unidirectional rotary seals and bidirectional rotary seals.


Overall, piston seals and rod seals play a very important role in mechanical equipment. Choosing appropriate seals can improve the efficiency and lifespan of mechanical equipment, reduce maintenance costs and downtime. When selecting seals, it is necessary to comprehensively consider factors such as the working environment, pressure, and temperature of the mechanical equipment to choose a suitable seal.

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