Cylindrical Roller Bearings | High-load machinery, military radar systems | - P4 precision (Radial runout ≤ 4 µm ▲ ISO 355) - Sealed design (IP68-rated double-lip seals ▲ 50% ingress protection) - Single-row structure (285 GSM material ▲ ISO 3801) | ▲ Advanced version: P2 precision (≤2 µm) ▲▲ 50% better than Base. Low friction (0.5 dB noise reduction ▲ quieter than refrigerator hum) Handles axial/radial loads | Higher cost ▲▲ vs. Ball Bearings Limited angular misalignment tolerance |
Ball Bearings | Electric motors, household appliances | - ABEC-1 precision (Radial runout ≤ 10 µm) - Open design (No IP rating) - Ball-shaped rollers (ISO 310) | Low cost ▲ Best-in-class for budget-sensitive applications Simple installation | Low load capacity ▲▲ 40% less than Cylindrical Bearings Shorter lifespan under heavy loads |
Tapered Roller Bearings | Automotive hubs, construction equipment | - P5 precision (Radial runout ≤ 2 µm) - Tapered rollers (ISO 355) - Sealed/shielded (IP54 rated) | Handles combined axial/radial loads ▲ Best for high-stress applications High durability | Complex installation ▲▲ Requires precise alignment Higher maintenance costs |
Thrust Bearings | Turbines, pumps | - P2 precision (Radial runout ≤ 2 µm) - Flat raceways (ISO 310) - Open design (IP20 rated) | Optimal for axial thrust loads ▲ 60% better misalignment tolerance than Ball Bearings | Limited radial load capacity ▲▲ 30% less than Cylindrical Bearings Requires precise alignment |
Needle Bearings | Automotive transmissions, robotics | - P6 precision (Radial runout ≤ 5 µm) - Slender rollers (ISO 355) - Open design (No IP rating) | Compact size ▲ 40% smaller than Ball Bearings High radial load capacity | Lower speed capability ▲▲ 20% slower than Cylindrical Bearings Challenging lubrication |
Spherical Roller Bearings | Conveyor systems, mining equipment | - P5 precision (Radial runout ≤ 2 µm) - Spherical outer ring (ISO 310) - Shielded (IP67 rated) | Accommodates misalignment ▲ 50% better tolerance than Tapered Bearings High durability | Bulky design ▲▲ 30% larger than Ball Bearings Higher cost ▲▲ 2x vs. Base Cylindrical Bearings |