What is the right technology for your needs: Ball Slewing Rings or Roller Slewing Rings?
When looking for the optimal solution for your rotation system needs, selecting the right technology is crucial. Two main options are available: ball slewing rings and roller slewing rings. Each offers distinct advantages depending on the specific requirements of your application.
Ball Slewing Rings: Flexibility and Deformation Tolerance
Ball technology, characterized by a four-point contact, provides significant benefits, including:
- Adaptation to load-induced contact: The evolution of the contact angle under load allows better tolerance to structural deformations and more effective vibration absorption.
- Reduced heat generation: By limiting temperature increases, this technology supports higher rotation speeds compared to crossed-roller systems.
These properties make ball slewing rings ideal for applications requiring high-speed rotation and efficient absorption of structural deformations.
Roller Slewing Rings: Strength and Durability
On the other hand, roller slewing rings offer specific advantages:
- Extended lifespan: The linear contact of the rollers significantly increases bearing durability.
- Support for multiple loads: This technology can handle axial and radial loads while ensuring excellent assembly rigidity, thanks to the crossed-roller design.
However, it is essential to note that the stiffness of the support structure is critical for the proper functioning of crossed-roller slewing rings. A stable and rigid structure is therefore necessary to fully utilize their potential.
Which Technology is Right for Your Project?
The choice between these two options primarily depends on the needs of your application:
- Need speed and vibration tolerance? Choose ball slewing rings.
- Looking for robustness and longevity in demanding environments? Roller slewing rings are your best option.
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Make the right choice to maximize the performance and durability of your rotation systems!
