Precision Thin-Wall Bearings for Large Aircraft Electro-Optical Pod Systems
Aug 27,2025

Application Overview  

Newbee Transmission's KB/KA series paired thin-wall angular contact ball bearings have been selected for critical stabilization and positioning systems in next-generation aircraft electro-optical pods. These bearings enable precise movement and vibration damping for high-resolution imaging systems operating in extreme aerial environments.  

Technical Specifications  

Product Series: KB020AR6/DF, KA025AR6/DF, KA030AR6/DF, KA035AR6/DF-18, KA035AR6/DF-9, KA045AR6/DF, KA080AR6-1/DB  

Key Performance Metrics:  

Parameter

Value Range

OD Tolerance

0 to -0.01mm

ID Tolerance

0 to -0.01mm

Contact Angle

30°±2°

Starting Torque

0.009-0.035 N·m

Dynamic Load (Cr)

3.31-6.43 kN

Static Load (Cor)

8.54-25.7 kN

 Critical Technical Achievements  

1. Ultra-Precision Manufacturing  

   Radial runout: 0.0076mm  

   Axial runout: 0.01mm  

   Height consistency: ±0.2mm  

2. Paired Bearing Performance  

   Matched sets with 0.003mm OD/ID mutual difference  

   Contact angle variation: 1.5° between pairs  

3. Environmental Resilience  

   Passes GJB150A certification for:  

   High/low temperature cycling (-55°C to +125°C)  

   Vibration testing (5-2000Hz)  

   Shock resistance (16g, 20ms half-sine)  

 Quality Assurance Protocol  

Incoming Inspection Standards:  

Material certifications per AMS 6444  

Surface finish: Ra 0.2μm (no scratches/oxidation)  

100% dimensional verification  

Starting torque testing under controlled conditions  

Testing Equipment:  

D913/D902 precision measuring stations (0.001mm resolution)  

X293A runout testers  

Custom torque measurement fixtures  

 Application Performance  

Accuracy: Enables <5μrad pointing stability  

Reliability: 10,000+ hours MTBF in flight operations  

Environmental: Operates at 50,000ft altitude, -65°C to +150°C  

Why Newbee Transmission?  

1、Specialized Expertise: 15+ years in aerospace bearing manufacturing  

2 、Full Compliance: Meets MIL-STD-810 and GJB150A requirements  

3 、Traceability: Complete material and process documentation  

4 、Customization: Tailored solutions for specific pod architectures  

Technical Support Services  

Engineering consultation for bearing selection  

Custom preloading for specific stiffness requirements  

Failure analysis and performance optimization  

Contact Our Aerospace Team  

sales@newbeetrans.com  

+8615090185276

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