Brand: INA
INA SCE 1616 Drawn Cup Needle Roller Bearing (1 Inch Bore) | Imperial Standard
The INA SCE 1616 is a high-performance drawn cup needle roller bearing designed for applications where radial space is limited but high load capacity is essential. This imperial-sized bearing features a deeply drawn, thin-walled outer cup of hardened steel, serving as the raceway for the optimized needle rollers. The design of the SCE series allows for highly economical installations, as the bearing requires no specialized axial location—it is simply press-fitted into the housing bore. Due to the high number of rollers utilized, the SCE 1616 provides exceptional stiffness and load distribution, making it ideal for robust operation in confined spaces, minimizing mass while maximizing performance envelope.
This specific bearing, the SCE 1616, is widely used across various industries, including automotive transmissions, power tools, compressors, and small gearboxes, offering reliable operation even under intermittent high-speed conditions. The open ends allow for efficient lubrication delivery, and the robust construction is highly forgiving of minor shaft misalignments. By eliminating the need for complex machining or specialized inner rings (assuming the shaft is sufficiently hardened), the SCE 1616 significantly reduces overall assembly cost and complexity, making it a preferred choice for high-volume, cost-sensitive mechanical systems requiring precise rotational accuracy and proven durability.
Key Features
Extremely low sectional height for minimal space requirements.
High radial load capacity due to optimized full complement of needle rollers.
Cost-effective installation via simple press fit, eliminating the need for expensive housing shoulders or axial restraints.
Hardened, thin-walled outer ring serves as an integral housing raceway.
Suitable for use with hardened shafts, removing the need for an inner ring.
