What Are Tapered Roller Bearings?

by | Oct 12, 2015 | Tips and Advice

Demanding operation applications call for special bearings. Our tapered roller bearings are designed to enhance product performance in applications that calls for a bearing that can be designed at a specific angle.

FEATURES OF TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS

Applications with specific demands need premier bearings. Our manufactured tapered roller bearings excel at handling both radial and thrust loads. They can also accept some tilting movement in applications. Other beneficial features include:

• Being separable in design for single row tapered roller bearings

• Ensuring the load placed upon a tapered roller bearing is transferred at the contact angle

• Products that can be supplied with through hardened material, while case carburized product can be supplied in special instances

• Common angles of tapered roller bearings that are between 10 to 16 degrees, with some taper designs that can be supplied with an angle of 30 degrees

• Products that are produced in normal tolerance class (PN)

• Cage material that is made from pressed steel

Since we work with numerous bearing manufacturers, we can provide you options. This variety gives you more freedom to select a product that makes the most sense for your appliances.

APPLICATIONS FOR TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS

Given the benefits of tapered roller bearings, there are several industries that can use them in their applications. Some of the industries that take advantage of the capabilities of tapered roller bearings include:

• Automotive

• Gearboxes

• Oil and Gas

• Printing

• Primary Metals

• Railway and Transportation

• Wind Energy

BEARING SOLUTIONS THROUGH RITBEARING

We work closely with bearing manufacturers to provide you with products that suit what you need, with brands including:

• NKE

• ORS

• URB

• KBC

• RKB

• RCBD

If you need even more specification than the variety we have regularly available, we can work with you on a custom tapered roller bearing.

Give us a call at 1-800-431-1980 or contact us online today to talk with one of our experienced engineers about bearings that will make your applications run smoothly.