Slewing ring ball bearings

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.