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Loader Bearings: Components and Bearings
Loader equipment loads or moves bulk materials and is common in industries like construction and mining. Since these machines are useful for many tasks at the job site, you need them to perform reliably.
If you're looking for a front loader bearing design and manufacture, WD Bearings has what you need. We create high-quality bearings you can count on for loaders and other equipment.
What Is a Loader Bearing?
Bearings for loaders are precision-made components. In a loader, the bearings enable the other parts to move at high speeds, carry heavy loads and rotate while maintaining efficiency and minimizing vibration and noise.
Parts in a loader that move, turn and twist are supported by a loader slot bearing. Many types of these bearings are available on the market to support different applications and functions.
The Physical Influence of Bearings in Loaders
Selecting the right bearing for your loader requires understanding specific information about the application. Each option is designed for precise demands, like the amount of radial or axial load, torque and horsepower requirements, and more.
Overall Bearing Life
WD Bearings uses vacuum induction melting and vacuum arc remelting (VIM-VAR) steel, a reliable material that maximizes the life span of bearings for loaders. This type of steel improves operation performance while reducing bearing fatigue.
Product Consistency
Our bearing manufacturing processes are consistent, so you can be confident your components will perform as expected every time. We ensure all loader bearings are the same to meet your expectations.
Fracture Resistance
WD Bearings designs loader bearings to resist damage during vibration. The large rivets protect the bearing from fatigue, handling and installation issues, and more.
Common Bearing Types
The most common types of bearings for front loaders include:
Cam Followers
A cam follower is a rotating component in the bearing assembly that follows the shape of the cam's lobe profile. Also called a roller follower or track follower, this component makes the cam's reciprocating motions linear by moving them vertically to the cam's axis. The followers touch the surface profile or exert pressure through spring loading.
Tapered Roller Bearings
A tapered roller bearing has a tapered cylinder that produces a rolling function. This type of bearing supports axial and radial loading with low friction. In a wheel loader, a tapered roller bearing can be used in areas such as the gearbox, power generation or manual transmission.
Deep Groove Ball Bearings
A deep groove ball bearing takes radial and axial loads in both directions and provides low frictional torque. Types of deep ball bearings for loaders include:
- Single row: Features grooves in the inner and outer rings for low noise and vibration.
- Maximum capacity: Has a larger number of balls and a high radial load capacity.
Needle Roller Bearings
A needle roller bearing has a cylinder that provides the rolling function of an outer ring. The rolling elements' lengths are greater than its diameter to support medium to heavy radial loading and low friction. This component can be used in the gearbox or transmission.
Get the Most Out of Your Bearings
WD Bearings works closely with loader manufacturers, so we understand what you need. Our precision bearings for loaders are quality-made components that you and your customers can rely on. Learn more about our VIM-VAR steel loader bearings or request a quote by contacting our team online today.
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Success Testimonials
They listened to my requirements and preferences for the design of my application and were able to offer lots of ideas to meet my needs. One year later, I am confident I have more seasons of use remaining in the bearings.
WD listened to our requirements when we needed to refresh an aging design following a change in direction. They presented several options with a patiently designed hybrid solution.
The documentation at WD is clear and precise and the combination of hands on experience there is obviously of a professional nature. I would recommend WD to anyone.
WD listened to our needs and accurately provided high-quality bearing products that fully met our requirements. These ensure that our customers have a high level of trust in the quality of our products.
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