Race car and high-performance vehicle owners demand exceptional
performance, cornering and stability. The SKF X-Tracker delivers all of
it and more. The X-tracker is currently used in a number of high-volume,
high performance luxury vehicles. The X-tracker features a double row angular
contact ball bearing arrangement in which the outboard row has a larger
diameter and contains more balls than the inboard row. This unique, asymetrical
design increases the bearing load carrying capacity and operational life,
while significantly improving camber stiffness compared to traditional symmetrical
hub units. Improving camber stiffness allows the brake rotor to tilt less
during vehicle cornering, which in turn reduces brake caliper piston knock
back, allowing the driver to brake later, and reducing lap times on the
track. The small inner ring is retained with orbital forming, which means
the bearing will stay in preload under heavier loading, providing a longer
service life. |
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