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What are Low-Temperature Bearings?

Time: 2026-09-15 06:05:12 Source: Luoyang Monton Bearing Science & Technology Co.,ltd.

Low-temperature bearings are a type of bearing engineered with specialized materials and structural designs to maintain stable operation under low-temperature conditions. In addition to differences in materials and construction compared to conventional bearings, they also reduce friction-induced heat generation by lowering the friction coefficient, enabling them to maintain low temperatures during prolonged operation. Below is a detailed introduction to low-temperature bearings.

I. What Are Low-Temperature Bearings?

1. Materials for Low-Temperature Bearings

Low-temperature bearings are typically manufactured using stainless bearing steels such as 9Cr18 and 9Cr18Mo. The bearing rings are made of G95Cr18 and G102CrMo stainless steels, or imported high-nitrogen stainless steels such as Cronidur®30 (X30 CrMoN15-2) and X.D15N.W (X40 CrMoVN16-2). The rolling elements are produced from G95Cr18 and G102CrMo stainless steels, or ceramic materials such as silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) and zirconia (ZrO₂). The cages are made of non-metallic or ceramic materials that offer self-lubricating, wear-resistant, and low-temperature-resistant properties, used in hybrid ceramic ball bearings. These materials are capable of functioning properly at operating temperatures as low as –253°C. For applications below –253°C, 6Cr14Mo material may be used, but it must be operated in a vacuum environment.

2. Types of Low-Temperature Bearings

The cryogenic bearings produced by MONTON are primarily available in deep groove ball bearing and angular contact ball bearing configurations. Detailed model specifications are provided below.

Description

Dimension

LoadingKN

Speed

(r/min)

6205-H-T35D

25

52

15

1

14

7.8

17000

6206-H-T35D

30

62

16

1

19.3

11.2

14000

6207-H-T35D

35

72

17

1.1

25.5

15.3

12000

6208-H-T35D

40

80

18

1.1

29

18

11000

6209-H-T35D

45

85

19

1.1

31

20.4

10000

6210-H-T35D

50

90

20

1.1

36.5

24

9500

6211-H-T35D

55

100

21

1.5

43

29

8500

6213-H-T35D

65

120

23

1.5

58

41.5

7000

6215-H-T35D

75

130

25

1.5

64

48

6800

6217-H-T35D

85

150

28

2

82.5

62

6500

6220-H-T35D

100

180

34

2.1

122

93

5400

6222-H-T35D

110

200

38

2.3

144

117

3000

6304-H-T35D

20

52

15

1.1

15.2

8

24000

6305-H-T35D

25

62

17

1.1

22

11

22000

6308-H-T35D

40

90

23

1.5

42.5

25

11000

6311-H-T35D

55

120

29

2

76

47.5

10000

6314-H-T35D

70

150

35

2.1

102

66

9000

6318-H-T35D

90

190

43

3

132

100

6000

6320-H-T35D

100

215

47

3

160

130

5700

6322-H-T35D

110

240

50

3

190

165

5400

6328-H-T35D

140

300

62

4

255

250

4000

7205A5hU9

25

52

15

1

15

9

26000

7206A5hU9

30

62

16

1

22

14

22000

7207A5hU9

35

72

17

1.1

29

19

19000

7208A5hU9

40

80

18

1.1

30.5

21.6

17000

7209A5hU9

45

85

19

1.1

39

27.5

15000

7210A5hU9

50

90

20

1.1

40.5

30.5

14000

7305A5hU9

25

62

17

1.1

18.3

10.6

18000

7306A5hU9

30

72

19

1.1

24.8

15.4

15000

7307A5hU9

35

80

21

1.5

30.6

19.6

14000

7308A5hU9

40

90

23

1.5

37

24.4

12600

7309A5hU9

45

100

25

1.5

47.6

31.8

12000

7310A5hU9

50

110

27

2

54.6

39.2

10000

7311A5hU9

55

120

29

2

58.8

45.6

9000

S7305

25

62

17

1.1

18.3

10.6

18000

S7307

35

80

21

1.5

30.6

19.6

14000

3. Application Fields of Low-Temperature Bearings

Low-temperature bearings are suitable for a wide range of equipment used to handle liquefied gases, such as natural gas pumps, liquid nitrogen pumps, liquid hydrogen pumps, liquid oxygen pumps, liquid pumps for rockets and missiles, and spacecraft. These devices operate at persistently low temperatures, where conventional bearings may fail. Low-temperature bearings are therefore essential to ensure reliable operation under such conditions.

II. Maintenance Methods for Low-Temperature Bearings

1. Daily Cleaning: The cleanliness of low-temperature bearings directly affects their lubrication performance. Contamination can hinder the formation of a lubricating oil film, accelerate lubricant degradation and aging, and impair lubrication effectiveness, ultimately shortening bearing service life.

2. Lubrication: During operation, attention must be paid to prevent overheating caused by inadequate lubrication. Therefore, selecting the appropriate lubricant is crucial. Insufficient lubricant supply may compromise lubrication performance and lead to seizure.

3. Regular Inspection: The cleanliness of the lubricating oil should be regularly monitored to determine whether replacement is necessary, thereby avoiding lubrication issues or other failures caused by contamination. If solid particles in the lubricating oil are smaller than 10 μm, the service life of the low-temperature bearing can be extended several times over.