Angular contact ball bearings have raceways in the inner and outer rings that are displaced with respect to each other in the direction of the bearing axis to accommodate combined loads (simultaneously acting radial and axial loads). Additionally, the contact angle of the bearing is matched to the relative proportions of each– the larger the contact angle, the higher the axial load supported, but the lower the radial road. They are generally used in pairs, triplex sets, quadruplex sets, or multiplex sets since an axial component is generated when a radial load is applied.
Advantages
- Designed for high speed and combined loads
Application
Single-row angular contact ball bearings are used in the following:
- Machine tool spindles
- High-frequency motors
- Gas turbines
- Centrifuges
- Differential pinion shafts
Double-row angular contact ball bearings are used in the following:
- Pumps
- Blowers
- Air compressors
- Fuel injection pumps
- Printing machinery