TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Slew Bearings

Low Profile Power

Cone Drive’s slew bearings can handle the axial, radial, and tilting moments created by the most challenging applications. Cone Drive has been in the gearing industry for almost 100 years and our designs benefit from our in-depth knowledge and expertise.

All the technical benefits combined with Cone Drive’s industry leading quality standards make our slewing solutions the ideal choice for heavy duty applications.

Key Features

  • Select Sizes Available from Stock
  • Low Profile
  • Capable of Combined Tilting, Radial, and Axial Loads
  • Strong Shock Resistance
  • Long Life Performance
  • Competitive Lead Times
  • 2 Year Warranty

 

SLEW BEARING SPECIFICATIONS

  • Ball Pitch Diameter: 3.1 thru 49.2 in
  • Teeth Styles: No teeth, internal teeth, external teeth
  • Bearing Types: Single or Double Row Ball Bearing, Single or Double Row Roller Bearing

  • Moment Loads (Standard): < 2,400,000 lb-ft
  • Moment Loads (Flanged): < 75,500 lb-ft
  • Corrosion Resistant
  • Popular Sizes and Styles in Stock

STOCKING PROFILE

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Why Choose Cone Drive as Your Slew Drive and Slew Bearing Manufacturer

  • We provide custom slew drive and slew bearing solutions
  • We can provide on-site slew gearbox installation
  • All of our slew drives and slew bearings come with dedicated engineering support

Upgrade Your Applications with Cone Drive Slewing Bearings

Cone Drive’s self-retaining bearings are designed to handle all axial and radial forces, including tilting moments. Designed as a single bearing unit, they are an excellent option for a wide range of industries.

Optimized Design for Enhanced Performance

At Cone Drive, we understand the importance of weight and performance optimization. That’s why our low-profile designs are engineered to be lightweight, without sacrificing performance.


Our slewing bearing’s large, open inner race diameter provides system design flexibility, allowing you to easily incorporate them into your current applications. Furthermore, our bearings can be seamlessly integrated into a slewing drive, taking advantage of Cone Drive’s extensive gearing expertise.

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FAQ's

What type of grease do I use in my slew drive/bearing?
How often should I be greasing the drive/bearing?
Can I rotate the drive with the hex opposite the input shaft?

Yes, a hand wheel or hand drill can be used to rotate the drive via the hex on the worm.

Can we drive the slew with an AC/DC Motor?

Yes.

What is the max speed I can run the slew drives?

W-Series: 3 rpm max output speed; S-Series: 1 rpm max output speed

Do we offer special coatings for the slew drive/bearing?

Yes, additional corrosion protection options are available. Please contact ae@conedrive.com for more information.

What is the efficiency of a slew drive?

Typical slew drive efficiency is about 30%.

Do I need to use all the internal grease to grease bearing raceway?

Worm and raceway of slew drives should be greased per the IOM

Is there an optimal orientation to mount the slew drive?

Yes, when mounting the slew drive horizontally, it is always recommended to mount the drive with the housing on top and seals on bottom, when possible. When mounting vertically, it is recommended to mount in the worm over orientation

Can I mount my slew drive horiztontally with the housing on bottom and seals facing upward?

Yes, however a WEA or WEB version is recommended when mounting in this orientation for additional corrosion protection. Please contact ae@conedrive.com for more information.

 

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

 

The Cone Drive Product Development Laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility directly adjacent to our Traverse City, Michigan manufacturing location. The lab has the capacity to test a wide range of gear reducer products, for both Cone Drive products as well as those manufactured by other companies. The lab includes capability to run a wide variety of tests including load testing for evaluating reducer performance and operating efficiency.

 

TEST + CONTROL

  • Six product testing stands
  • Servo cyclic control
  • Simulated inertial loading
  • Constant torque/load
  • Durability/validation
  • Accelerated life test
  • Lubricant evaluation
  • Static loading & stiffness

PRODUCT MEASUREMENT

  • Displacement & motion
  • Torque
  • Thermal
  • Efficiency
  • Vibration
  • Basic noise
  • Transmission accuracy