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Double-Row Step Bore Ball Slewing Bearings

Enhanced Stability for Multi - Axis Industrial Rotation

Double-Row Step Bore Ball Slewing Bearings feature two independent rows of steel balls arranged in a stepped raceway configuration. This design provides higher load capacity than single-row four point contact ball bearings. The step bore feature allows for countersunk mounting bolts, reducing installation height and creating a flush mounting surface.

Structural Features

Double-row step bore ball slewing bearings feature two independent ball raceways – one primarily for axial loads and one for radial loads. The step bore (countersunk) mounting holes allow bolts to sit flush with the mounting surface, saving space and preventing interference.

Key structural features:

  • Double-row ball design – Two independent raceways for higher load capacity (30-50% more than single-row)
  • Step bore mounting holes – Countersunk design for flush bolt installation
  • Separate load paths – Axial and radial loads handled by dedicated ball rows
  • High-quality steel balls – GCr15 bearing steel for durability
  • Forged steel rings – 50Mn or 42CrMo material
  • Hardened raceways – Induction hardened to HRC58-62
  • Segmented cage – Brass or steel cage for ball separation
  • Gear options – External (021/022), internal (023/024), or gearless (020)

Series code reference:

  • 020 series – Gearless design for external drive
  • 021/022 series – External gear for pinion drive
  • 023/024 series – Internal gear for compact drive

Applications

Double-row step bore ball slewing bearings are ideal for medium-heavy applications requiring higher capacity than single-row designs:

  • Construction machineryCranes, excavators, concrete pumps, aerial platforms
  • Industrial equipment – Rotary tables, indexing equipment, packaging machinery
  • Renewable energy – Wind turbine yaw systems, solar trackers
  • Material handling – Conveyor turntables, stackers, reclaimers
  • Other applications – Medical equipment, robotic turntables, antenna systems

Product Specifications

Inquiry Bearing No. ID OD H Cr Cor Mass
020.60.3150 2872 3428 226 18700 3300
023.60.3150 2872 3428 226 18700 3300
024.60.3150 2872 3428 226 18700 3300
021.60.3150 2872 3428 226 18700 3300
022.60.3150 2872 3428 226 18700 3300
020.60.3550 3272 3828 226 21100 3700
023.60.3550 3272 3828 226 21100 3700
024.60.3550 3272 3828 226 21100 3700
021.60.3550 3272 3828 226 21100 3700
022.60.3550 3272 3828 226 21100 3700
020.60.4000 3722 4278 226 23700 4200
023.60.4000 3722 4278 226 23700 4200
024.60.4000 3722 4278 226 23700 4200
021.60.4000 3722 4278 226 23700 4200
022.60.4000 3722 4278 226 23700 4200
021.60.4500 4222 4778 226 26700 4700
022.60.4500 4222 4778 226 26700 4700
020.60.4500 4222 4778 226 26700 4700
023.60.4500 4222 4778 226 26700 4700
024.60.4500 4222 4778 226 26700 4700

FAQ

What is the advantage of double-row over single-row ball slewing bearings?

Double-row ball bearings use two independent rows of balls – one for axial loads and one for radial loads. This provides approximately 30-50% higher load capacity than single-row four point contact ball bearings, making them ideal when single-row capacity is insufficient but three-row roller bearings are oversized.

What is step bore and why is it important?

Step bore refers to countersunk mounting holes with two diameters – larger at top for bolt head, smaller below for bolt shank. This allows bolts to sit flush with or below the mounting surface, critical for space-constrained applications and preventing bolt head interference with mating components.

What do the series numbers 020, 021, 022, 023, 024 mean?

020 = gearless, 021/022 = external gear, 023/024 = internal gear. The number after series (e.g., 25 in 023.25.500) indicates ball diameter in mm. The last number is the raceway center circle diameter (PCD) in mm.