What Are Slewing Ring Bearings?

If you’re looking for a bearing option that can handle large loads and be very flexible with product design, slewing ring bearings sound like an option for you. Our slewing ring bearings have a very high load carrying capability. In fact, they are able to accept combined loads, including axial, radial, and tilting movement.

When it comes to flexibility, slewing ring bearings give engineers options to choose from. These choices can make slewing ring bearings highly customizable. Here are some product specifications of slewing ring bearings:

• Size and location of bolt hole patterns can vary

• Can be provided with an internal or external gear

• Ball or crossed roller bearing design

• Single or two row ball bearing design available

• Lubrication holes are available

• Preloading options are available as well as variations in clearance

If those options aren’t enough for you, our engineers can work with you on further customization.

Given the load capacity and flexibility of slewing ring bearings, there are many markets that could use this style of bearing. Some of the applications that slewing ring bearings can help include:

• Wind Power

• Off-highway equipment

• Packaging machinery

• Robotics

• Cranes

• Drilling and mining

• Satellite equipment