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Summary Information Using Kaydon thin section bearings, each series is based on a single cross section which remains constant as the bore diameter is increased. This is in sharp contrast to standard bearings in which the cross section increases as the bore diameter increases. The constant cross section of a Kaydon thin section bearing is of particular value when designing a product which will be manufactured in various sizes based on shaft diameter and power requirements (Figure 1). By using the same series of Kaydon thin section bearings throughout a product line, the designer can standardize on common components. For all diameters of this rotary table your bearing envelope stays the same. An Example of How Reali-SlimŽ Bearings Make a More Compact Design Additional advantages in application design made possible by Kaydon thin section bearings can be seen by referring to Figures 2, 3 and 4. A large bore, small cross section thin section bearing permits the use of a large diameter hollow shaft (Figure 3) in place of a smaller diameter solid shaft (Figure 2), king-post design. Components such as air and hydraulic lines or electrical wiring and slip rings can then be accommodated within the hollow shaft, resulting in a neater, more efficient design. In many applications, a single four-point contact thin section bearing (Figure 4) can replace two bearings (Figures 2 and 3) compacting the design and simplifying the bearing mounting. Besides the obvious cost savings of eliminating one bearing, this arrangement also contributes further savings in weight and space. The use of Kaydon thin section bearings also provides a stiffer structure by using large diameter hollow tubes to replace solid shafts and by supporting the rotating structure (table) at the periphery. Thin Section Bearings Printable pdf Kaydon Bearings Home
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