Automation Parts

Schaeffler Offers Compact FAG Wheel Bearings The Schaeffler Group's range of FAG wheel bearings is more compact, lighter and offers simplified mounting via a self-centring, axial spur-gear teeth design. A reduction in weight of 10 per cent typically amounts to an overall weight reduction of around 1kg for a four-wheel vehicle. The FAG wheel bearing has a spur-gear teeth design, in which the wheel bearing and axle journal are connected axially rather than radially. This has resulted in a bearing module that is lighter and can be mounted clearance free. Driving characteristics are therefore improved and automotive manufacturers benefit from a simple mounting process and the associated cost reductions. The new FAG wheel bearing with spur-gear teeth is better equipped to deal with the loads that occur during vehicle operation. The spur-gear teeth ensure positive connection between the wheel bearing carrier and the input shaft, which simplifies mounting. The self-centring axial-ge...