Slim bearings for demanding applications

Small, light, slim and yet robust: Kaydon thin section bearings are a suitable choice for all applications in mechanical and plant engineering that rely on compact design, low weight and miniaturization.

Rodriguez has been distributing more than 250 different types of thin-section bearings from the Reali-Slim series by manufacturer Kaydon for decades. Compared to standard bearings, these slim all-rounders often save more than 80 percent in space and weight - with comparable performance and precision.

The bearings are used for demanding applications in the aerospace industry, medical technology, robotics and semiconductor production, in the oil and gas industry, in satellite and radar systems as well as in packaging and machine tools. In thin-section bearings, more and smaller rolling elements, distributed over a larger surface area than in standard ball bearings, ensure load capacity and rigidity. The large bore diameter with a small bearing cross-section saves weight, while air lines, hydraulic lines, electrical cabling, shafts or slip rings can be routed through the bore.

Each series of these thin-section bearings is based on a constant, small cross-section across all sizes, which remains constant as the bore diameter increases. Thanks to this design, solid shafts can be replaced by hollow shafts. The corrosion-resistant hybrid thin section bearings with ceramic balls are particularly suitable for use in a vacuum or clean room.

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