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The Franke-Principle of Bearings

Four wires for better design

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.


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Runs precisely.
And runs precisely.
And runs precisely.

In wire race bearings, the raceways of the rolling elements are precisely matched to the diameter of the rolling elements. This ensures optimum functional characteristics and guarantees both, precise running and a long operating life.


Shock and impact elastic

The races of Franke wire race bearings are made of hardened spring steel. Shocks and vibrations are absorbed by them. The result: a high resistance against such disturbing influences.

gleicht Verformungen aus

Compensates deformations

Slight deformations of the enclosing structures, for example due to temperature changes, are compensated by the flexible Franke bearing element. Where other roller bearings fail, the Franke bearing continues to roll.

No bearing play. Adjustable rotational resistance.

Does your application focus on dynamics or precision? Or does a good compromise have to be found? The rotational resistance of a wire race bearing is adjustable. Suitable for each application. At any time.


Possibilities
instead of
specifications

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.


Wälzlager in zahlreichen Varianten

Anything you wish.
Only what you need.

You can purchase from Franke only the bearing elements or ready-to-install bearing assemblies. On request in customer-specific design, with toothing or with integrated torque motor.

Super Individual

 

Wire race bearings will have superpowers – if you need them:

 


Trenner
amagnetisch

amagnetic

lebensmittelverträglich

food-compatible

dynamisch

highly dynamic

schmierstofffrei

lubricant free

reinraumgeeignet

suitable for cleanrooms

temperaturbeständig

extremely cold and heat resistant

korrosionsbeständig

corrosion resistant

leicht

lightweight




Rolling element

Ball

Cylinder roller


Rolling element material

Steel

Non-corrosive

Ceramics

Coatings (ATC)


Raceway geometry

Ground
raceways

Profiled
raceways

Slim bearings

Roller bearing

4-point
contact bearing

Angular contact ball bearing


Raceway material

Hardened
spring steel

Non-corrosive

 

Amagnetic

Coatings (Dicronite, FE-Zn)


Cages

Standard cage

Band cage

Comb cage


Flat cage

Roller Cage

Cage segment


Cage material

Plastics

PEEK

 

Teflon

 

Hard Fabric

Non-corrosive

 

Brass


Lubricants

Standard lubricant

Food compatible 

Special lubricant

Lubricant free


Surrounding construction

Free design - examples


Free choice of material - examples

Steel

Non-corrosive

 

Cast

Aluminium

 

Bronze

 

Plastics

Carbon


Special coatings

Anodizing

Hard anodizing

Zinc Iron

Electroless nickel

Burnished

Galvanically
phosphated

SurTec

 


Gearings

Outer ring
with teeth

Inner ring
with teeth

Inner and outer ring
with teeth


Types of gearing

Straight Gear

Helical Gear

Toothed Belt Gear

Worm Gear

Special Gear


Sealing

Perbunan
(Standard)

 

Viton

 


Types of seals

Labyrinth seal

Ring spring seal

Radial shaft seal

Light spring seal

High pressure seal



Stufenlos einstellbar

Ø from 40 to 2000 mm.
Stepless.

Franke manufactures wire race bearings in any desired diameter between 40 mm and 2000 mm. We supply both individual and series requirements at attractive conditions.

Losgröße

Available from lot size 1

Franke is flexible - also with regard to the lot size. We develop and manufacture individual bearing elements, bearing assemblies and ready-to-use drive solutions for you from lot size 1.

From the idea to your bearing solution - we are always at your side

  • 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

Short delivery times, partly from stock