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BETEX bearings are roller bearings with cylindrical rollers. Relative to their diameter, the rollers are both thin and long. These rollers are called needle rollers. Despite having a small cross-section, the bearings still have high load-carrying capacity. Needle roller bearings are equipped with thin and long rollers (roller diameter D ≤ 5mm, L/D ≥ 2.5, where L is the roller length). Therefore, the radial structure is compact. When the inner diameter size and load capacity are the same as other types of bearings, the outer diameter is the smallest, making them particularly suitable for support structures with limited radial installation dimensions. Depending on the application, bearings without inner rings or needle roller and cage assemblies can be selected. In this case, the journal surface of the shaft and the housing bore surface matching the bearing serve directly as the inner and outer rolling surfaces of the bearing. To ensure that the load capacity and operating performance are the same as bearings with rings, the hardness, machining precision, and surface quality of the raceway surfaces on the shaft or housing bore should be similar to those of the bearing ring raceways. This type of bearing can only withstand radial loads.

BETEX bearing classification

1) Combined type: The combined needle roller bearing is a bearing unit composed of a radial needle roller bearing and a thrust bearing component. Its structure is compact with a small volume, high rotational accuracy, and it can withstand certain axial loads while sustaining high radial loads. Furthermore, the product features diverse structural forms, wide adaptability, and ease of installation. Combined needle roller bearings are widely used in various mechanical equipment such as machine tools, metallurgical machinery, textile machinery, and printing machinery, enabling highly compact and agile mechanical system designs. [2) Thrust type: The thrust bearing consists of a thrust cage assembly equipped with needle rollers, cylindrical rollers, or balls, along with thrust washers. The needle rollers and cylindrical rollers are retained and guided by the thrust cage. When used with DF thrust bearing washers of different series, many different combinations for bearing configurations are possible. The use of high-precision cylindrical rollers (needle rollers) increases the contact length, allowing this bearing to achieve high load capacity and high rigidity in a very small space. Another advantage is that washers can be omitted if the surfaces of adjacent parts are suitable as raceways, resulting in a compact design. The cylindrical surfaces of the needle rollers and cylindrical rollers used in DF thrust needle roller bearings and thrust cylindrical roller bearings are profiled, which reduces edge stress and extends service life.

BETEX bearing installation

Installation of full-complement needle roller bearings is usually carried out using an auxiliary sleeve. At this time, the auxiliary roller or auxiliary sleeve supports the needle rollers to prevent them from falling out. The chamfer of the journal lifts the needle rollers. As the needle roller bearing moves slowly inward on the journal, the auxiliary roller or auxiliary sleeve gradually withdraws until it reaches the working position. The outer diameter of the auxiliary roller or auxiliary sleeve should be 0.1―0.3mm smaller than the shaft diameter. During installation, first apply grease to the inner surface of the bearing outer ring, place the needle rollers against the inner surface (leave a gap when placing the last needle roller), then push the auxiliary roller or auxiliary sleeve, replacing the journal or bearing inner ring, into the outer ring hole. Align its end face with the installation shaft end face or the end face of the bearing inner ring already installed on the shaft, and then apply pressure using a press or hand hammer. Needle roller bearings can also be installed in this way: apply a thin layer of lubricating oil to the outer diameter of the auxiliary sleeve, insert it into the bearing outer ring so that the auxiliary sleeve and bearing outer ring form an annular hole, and then install the needle rollers in the annular hole. After installing the needle rollers, push out the auxiliary sleeve with the working shaft. For needle roller bearings without inner or outer rings, during installation, first apply a thin layer of grease to the rolling surface of the shaft or housing bore, and place the needle rollers closely against the grease at the installation site. Leave a gap when placing the last needle roller; the gap size should be approximately 0.5mm around the circumference of the needle roller bearing. Do not forcibly squeeze the last needle roller in, or install one less needle roller, because forcing it will cause the bearing to jam and not rotate; if one is missing, the gap is too large, easily causing the needle rollers to twist and break during operation. For needle roller bearings with only stamped outer rings, since the outer ring wall is very thin, do not install them by hitting with a hand hammer; they should be pressed in using a press. Because hand hammering applies uneven pressure, it is easy to cause local deformation of the outer ring of the needle roller bearing.

BETEX bearing usage method

1) Bearing disassembly and assembly: Clean the bearing thoroughly before installation. During installation, use special tools to press the bearing in evenly and straightly; do not strike it with a hand hammer, and strictly prohibit striking the bearing directly. If the fit between the bearing ring and the housing bore is loose, repair the housing bore or replace the bearing; do not force its use by knurling the bearing fitting surface or inserting copper shims. When removing the bearing, use an appropriate puller to extract it; do not strike the bearing with chisels, hand hammers, or similar tools. 2) Bearing lubrication: Common lubricants for rolling bearings include lubricating oil and grease. Grease lubrication is used when the circumferential speed of the shaft is less than 4-5m/s, or for automotive parts where lubricating oil cannot be used. The advantages of grease lubrication include a simple sealing structure, minimal grease loss, low sensitivity to temperature changes, and long service intervals per application. Two points require attention when using grease: First, select the appropriate grease grade according to the vehicle manual. For example, sodium-based grease is not suitable for automotive water pump bearings due to its poor water resistance. Second, apply an appropriate amount of grease into the bearing; generally, filling 1/2-l/3 of the bearing cavity is advisable. Excessive grease is not only useless but also increases operating resistance, causing heating. Special attention should be paid to automotive hub bearings, where "empty hub lubrication" is recommended, meaning only a moderate layer of grease is applied to the bearing itself. Otherwise, it not only causes waste and poor heat dissipation but may also cause the grease to overflow due to heat, potentially affecting braking performance. The advantages of lubricating oil lubrication include low frictional resistance and heat dissipation capability; it is mainly used for high-speed bearings and those operating in high-temperature environments. Select the lubricating oil grade according to the vehicle manual and replace it promptly according to the maintenance schedule. After draining the old oil, clean the mechanism before adding new oil. Fill the oil to the specified mark or level with the filler port (depending on the specific vehicle structure and requirements); do not overfill.

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