Slewing ring ball bearings

The dirt-resistant ball bearing slewing rings from igus® are suitable for absorbing axial loads despite their low weight. Particularly in the food and chemical industries, stubborn contamination of the installed components occurs on a daily basis. The freedom from lubrication and the open architecture of the slewing ring ball bearing enable the ball bearings to be flushed easily without any loss of quality.

Whether slewing rings with stainless steel balls or balls made of glass: igus® offers you cost-effective and FDA-compliant alternatives to metal solutions; from the smallest to the largest diameters.

Ball bearing slewing rings: Functionality, advantages and areas of application

Ball bearing slewing rings belong to the family of ball bearings and are high-precision mechanical components that enable the smooth rotary movement and transmission of forces. They are used in a wide range of applications and offer maximum efficiency and flexibility for mechanical systems.

The functionality of ball bearing slewing rings is based on an inner ring, an outer ring and a series of balls in between. These balls act as rolling elements and enable rotary movement between the rings. Thanks to their special design, ball bearing slewing rings are able to absorb high loads while minimising friction losses. This leads to an extremely efficient transmission of forces.

The advantages of ball bearing slewing rings are manifold. Primarily, they enable rotary movement with minimal friction. This is particularly important in machines and systems where precision plays a decisive role. Secondly, ball bearing slewing rings can support large axial and radial loads, which is ideal for high load applications.

In addition, ball slewing rings have a compact design and are lightweight, resulting in space savings and weight optimisation.

The areas of application for ball bearing slewing rings are diverse. In robotics, they are used in joints to perform precise movements and enable positioning. In aerospace technology, they are used in swivelling tables and joints to align antennas, cameras and sensors. In medical technology, ball bearing slewing rings are also used in medical devices. Other areas of application include the packaging industry, semiconductor production, machine tools and many more.

When selecting ball bearing slewing rings, certain aspects should not be ignored. These include the required load capacity, the desired accuracy, the operating environment (such as temperature, corrosion and dust) and the assemblyand maintenance requirements. It is important to choose the right size and design of ball bearing slewing ring according to the specific requirements of the application. We can help you with this.