1416-0055 - Victor Oxygen-Safe Ball Bearing with Krytox GPL-206

Precision Engineering for Oxygen Service Environments

The Victor 1416-0055 Ball Bearing is a specialized replacement component designed to meet the rigorous safety and performance standards of industrial oxy-fuel equipment. Unlike standard off-the-shelf bearings, this unit is pre-lubricated with Krytox™ GPL-206, a high-performance fluorinated grease. In the context of welding and thermal cutting, particularly where pure oxygen is manipulated, the choice of lubricant is critical. Standard hydrocarbon-based greases can react violently with high-pressure oxygen, leading to ignition or explosion. Krytox GPL-206 is chemically inert, non-flammable, and oxygen-compatible, ensuring that this bearing can be safely integrated into assemblies exposed to oxygen-enriched environments.

Mechanically, the 1416-0055 provides the low-friction rotation necessary for the precise movement of Victor mechanized cutting carriages and regulator adjustment mechanisms. The bearing features high-grade steel construction tailored to withstand the thermal stresses often present near cutting torches. The viscosity and thickening agent of the GPL-206 grease (PTFE) provide a robust lubricating film that resists washout and degradation even under continuous operation. This ensures that the maintenance intervals of your Victor equipment are maximized and that the mechanical motion remains smooth and predictable, which is directly correlated to cut quality in automated processes.

For MRO professionals and equipment technicians, utilizing the correct OEM part specified with the appropriate lubricant is non-negotiable for safety compliance. This bearing eliminates the need for field technicians to degrease and repack standard bearings, a process that introduces the risk of contamination. By supplying the bearing pre-lubricated with the industry-standard oxygen-safe grease, Victor ensures immediate readiness for installation and operation in critical industrial gas applications.

Technical Specifications and Material Compatibility

The integration of Krytox GPL-206 extends the service life of the bearing significantly compared to conventional lubricants. It operates effectively across a wide temperature range, preventing the lubricant from carbonizing or seizing the bearing under the heat of oxy-fuel flames. This component is essential for maintaining the factory specifications of Victor track burners and heavy-duty gas control devices. When servicing Victor equipment, verify the schematic for part number 1416-0055 to ensure compatibility and maintain the safety integrity of the system.