Representative image of tapered roller bearings
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Tapered Roller Bearings

Tapered roller bearings are separable rolling bearings with conical rollers and raceways converging towards a common point. They carry combined radial and one-direction axial loads, while opposed or paired arrangements locate a shaft in both directions and permit controlled setting during assembly.

Key facts

Family
Bearings
Common types
Single-row metric, Single-row inch, Matched pair, Double-row, Four-row
Materials
Case-hardened alloy steel, Bearing steel, Stamped steel cage, Machined steel cage
Used in
Vehicle hubs, Heavy axles, Construction gearboxes, Rolling mill necks, Railway journals

Types

  • Single-row metric
  • Single-row inch
  • Matched pair
  • Double-row
  • Four-row

Materials

Applications

  • Vehicle hubs
  • Heavy axles
  • Construction gearboxes
  • Rolling mill necks
  • Railway journals

What to send for a quote

  • cone bore
  • cup outside diameter
  • assembled width
  • cone and cup references
  • single or paired need

Questions about tapered roller bearings

What should I send to identify tapered roller bearings?

Send cone bore, cup outside diameter, assembled width, cone and cup references, single or paired need. Quote both cone and cup references where separate numbers are used, and do not mix components from unverified sets. A clear photograph, drawing or readable reference can resolve details that dimensions alone do not show.

How should I select tapered roller bearings?

Choose series and arrangement from combined load direction, stiffness, setting method, fit, lubrication and shock duty. Confirm the mating parts and operating environment before ordering, since an apparently similar size can use a different profile, material or internal arrangement.

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