The decisive difference between an ordinary ball bearing and a Franke wire race bearing is in the raceways. In a wire race bearing, the rolling elements do not roll on solid housing rings, but on high performance wires. The flexibility of this principle makes it possible to design more freely and simply, in order to develop better products.
It couldn't be
easier or more compact
In a wire race bearing, highly resilient bearing rings made of wire assume the function of the bearing arrangement. This saves weight and space. The free choice of material and the free design of the enclosing structure also allow the weight of the overall product to be reduced considerably.
Franke bearing elements can be used in a wide variety of designs. The demands on the enclosing construction are low, because it is not directly exposed to the loads. The main load is borne by the wire race bearing. This allows you to determine almost freely the ideal shape and material of your further construction.
Bearing Elements
All you need for your product solution with wire race bearings is a Franke bearing element. Franke bearing elements can be integrated directly into your design. You can easily assemble them yourself. The bearing element can be adapted in form and material bespoke to your requirements, for example by choosing amagnetic ceramic rolling elements.
Bearing Assemblies
If required, we can also design and manufacture complete bearing assemblies for you. These can be mounted even more easily than bearing elements. Franke bearing assemblies are available in every size, with individual bores and toothings and in numerous materials such as aluminium, stainless steel, carbon or as a 3D printed housing.
Rotary Tables/Systems
You prefer a complete solution from one source? Franke offers complete customized positioning and drive units, optionally with proximity switch, coupling and motor. Systems with direct drive are a particular strength of Franke. They are used, for example, in many computer tomographs of renowned manufacturers.
amagnetic
food-compatible
highly dynamic
lubricant free
suitable for cleanrooms
extremely cold and heat resistant
corrosion resistant
lightweight
- Comprehensive consulting
- Presentation of the Franke system - at your place or ours
- Supply of sample parts
- Individual development
- Prototyping and testing
- Assembly training
- Maintenance services, e.g. retreading of bearing assemblies
