Spindle Bearings feature non-contacting seal.

Barden Corp. Sep 30, 2002

Press Release Summary:

Sealed angular contact spindle bearings have non-contacting seal that helps retain lubricant and protects against premature failure caused by infiltration of contaminants. Non-contacting nature of design allows bearings to operate at running speeds up to 1.5 M dN without any impedance normally caused by seal interference. Bearings are offered in high speed (small ball) and standard (large ball) versions with 15Â° or 25Â° contact angle.

Original Press Release:

Barden "Sealed" Angular Contact Bearings Offer Users Multiple Benefits

Proprietary Seal Design Retains Lube With No Compromise In Running Speed

Danbury, CT (September 4, 2002)...Barden "sealed" angular contact spindle bearings feature a unique seal design that offers significant performance advantages over conventional seals or shields. Barden's "non-contacting" seal help retains lubricant and protects against premature failure caused by infiltration of contaminants - just like an ordinary seal. But the proprietary "non-contacting" nature of the design allows bearings to operate at running speeds up to 1.5 M dN without any impedance normally caused by seal interference.

Barden - a pioneer and world-leader in sealed bearing technology - offers the industry's most complete line of sealed, machine tool spindle bearings. They are available in high speed (small ball) and standard (large ball) versions with a 15° or 25°contact angle; in 1900, 100 and 200 Series configurations; and with Barden's most advanced bearing ever developed - the X-Life Ultra Bearing.

For information, contact The Barden Corporation, 200 Park Avenue, Danbury, CT 06813-2449, at (203) 744-2211 or visit www.bardenbearings.com or sales@bardenbearings.com