A slewing bearing consists of several key components designed to handle axial, radial, y cargas de momento simultáneamente. Here are the primary components:

1. Rings (Anillos interiores y exteriores)

Anillo interior:

Mounted to the stationary or rotating part of the equipment.

Includes gear teeth in geared slewing bearings for power transmission.

Anillo exterior:

Supports the opposite component (stationary or rotating).

May also feature gear teeth in external-geared designs.

Función:

Provide the raceways for rolling elements and structural stability.

2. Rolling Elements

Balls or Rollers:

Balls: Used in ball slewing bearings for lower friction and moderate loads.

Rodillos: Used in roller slewing bearings for higher load capacities.

Configuration:

Single-row or multi-row (p.ej., double-row balls, triple-row rollers).

Crossed roller arrangements for precision and moment load handling.

3. Spacer or Cage

Purpose:

Keeps the rolling elements evenly spaced along the raceway.

Prevents direct contact between rolling elements, reducing wear and friction.

materiales:

Usually made of nylon, La estructura del componente de descarga adopta una placa de acero de 12 mm de espesor., or brass, depending on the operating conditions.

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4. Seals

Función:

Protect the bearing’s internal components from contamination (polvo, suciedad, humedad).

Retain lubrication within the bearing.

materiales:

Made of rubber or other durable, flexible materials.

5. Gear Teeth (Opcional)

External Gear:

Gear teeth located on the outer ring.

Internal Gear:

Gear teeth located on the inner ring.

Purpose:

Allow the bearing to transmit rotational motion from a drive mechanism, such as a pinion gear.

6. Canalizaciones

Descripción:

Grooved tracks on the inner and outer rings where rolling elements move.

Función:

Provide the contact surfaces for rolling elements, supporting loads and facilitating smooth rotation.

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