Ball bearing for supporting equally high loads from all directions.
A four-point bearing is a bearing element that consists of an inner and an outer ring, each of which has four contact points. In contrast to conventional bearing elements such as ball bearings or roller bearings, which are only in contact with the counterpart at one point, the four-point bearing offers a larger contact surface and can absorb higher axial and radial forces.
A four-point contact bearing consists of an inner ring with a ball crown and an outer ring with a ball raceway. The balls are arranged at an angle of 45 degrees and are positioned so that they each have contact with the inner and outer ring at four points. This enables the bearing to support both radial and axial forces without deformation or damage.
Four-point bearings are used in a variety of applications, such as in the automotive industry, aerospace, medical technology, robotics and many other areas. They are particularly suitable for applications where high loads and forces act on the bearing and precise positioning is required.