NKX15 -Z NKE needle roller bearing

NKE NKX15-Z Combined Needle Roller Bearing (With Cover)

The NKE NKX15-Z is a high-specialty hybrid rolling unit designed to simultaneously handle radial loads and axial loads acting in a single direction. The design integrates a high-capacity radial needle roller assembly with a thrust ball bearing. The standout feature of the -Z version is the protective sheet metal cover, which permanently joins the thrust components, protecting them from contaminants and preventing lubricant leakage. It is an ideal solution for compact bearing arrangements on 15 mm shafts.

Application

• Precision Machine Tools: Bearing support for drive shafts and high-rigidity auxiliary spindles.
• Automation & Robotics: Compact rotation axes and joints requiring axial stabilization.
• Packaging Machinery: Cam mechanisms and positioning drives in production lines.
• Pneumatic Tools: Stable support for rotors and moving elements.
• Medical Equipment: Precision drives for diagnostic apparatus requiring low vibration.

Technical Specification

• Manufacturer: NKE Bearings (Austria).
• Designation: NKX15-Z.
• Dimensions: 15 mm (ID) × 24 mm (OD) × 23 mm (Total Width).
• Type: Combined bearing (needle roller + thrust ball).
• Cover (-Z): Sheet metal cap on the thrust section (non-separable).
• Material: Premium heat-treated bearing steel.

Features and Benefits

• Integrated Functionality: Accommodates forces from two directions, eliminating the need for two separate bearings.
• Operational Security (-Z): The protective cover simplifies lubrication and extends maintenance intervals.
• Extreme Compactness: A 24 mm outer diameter allows for the design of very slender mechanisms.
• High Rigidity: The steel cage precisely guides rolling elements, ensuring stability at high speeds.
• Austrian Precision: NKE production guarantees running accuracy and a long fatigue life.

Why Choose This Product

By choosing the NKE NKX15-Z, you are investing in European technology that optimizes space within your machinery. The covered version (-Z) provides a ready-to-install component that is more resilient to harsh external conditions than standard open versions. It is the most cost-effective solution for engineers seeking uncompromising precision and durability in a miniature format.