Roller Bearings

Roller Bearings

Roller bearings use cylinders of slightly greater length than diameter. Roller bearings typically have higher radial load capacity than ball bearings, but a lower capacity and higher friction under axial loads. If the inner and outer races are misaligned, the bearing capacity often drops quickly compared to either a ball bearing or a spherical roller bearing.

Needle roller bearings support high speed, high radial loads in confined spaces. Spherical roller bearings support heavy shock loads where misalignment is a risk, such as wind turbines, pumps, paper processing, and fans. Tapered roller bearing cones and cups support high radial and axial loads and are used for such things as axels and gear boxes.