Aerospace ball bearings from Barden and high performance metric spherical
and rod-end bearings from FLURO-Gelenklager GmbHare now available to all levels of
motor sports including sedan, rally, open wheeler and motor cycle
racing. Also view
Rod Ends and Spherical
Bearings for Motor Sports
Barden High Performance Bearing
Technology
Using
the technology developed for aerospace industries Barden can offer
extreme high performance bearings for race critical applications
such as clutch release, gearbox and wheels.
With silicon nitride balls and traditional bearing or the advanced
Cronidur 30 steels, Barden can offer increased life and performance.
Silicon nitride balls are 60% lighter than their steel counterparts
and tribochemically inert. Hybrid bearings can offer:
higher speeds
lower vibration
less heat build up
reduced ball skidding and
lower adhesive wear as well as
improved lubricant life
Clutch Release
The pedigree of Barden’s clutch release bearings has already been
established, with full race qualification at a number of race teams.
In response to the need for more compact clutch systems Barden has
introduced a range of new clutch release bearings incorporating
special features such as integral metal shields, labyrinth
architecture and high temperature lubricant.
Gearbox
In response to teams’ requirements, Barden Product Engineering
offers a design service for optimization of specialized gearbox
components. Incorporation of flanges, splines as integral parts of
the bearing, together with direct oil feed systems all helps to keep
mass to a minimum and ensures bearings do not suffer from lubricant
starvation.
Wheel
Designed to accommodate the excessive radial and moment loading
experienced during high-speed cornering and utilising space age
technologies, Barden bearings are suited to the demands of the
toughest race circuits. Available as duplex paired angular contact,
Barden’s wheel bearings also offer the benefits of reduced mass
compared to other, more traditional systems.