Ball Bearings | High-speed machinery, low-to-medium loads | Ball elements (ISO 38/104) for radial load; Stainless steel (AISI 440C) ▲ (ASTM A957) | Low friction (0.001 N·m), quiet operation, compact design | Limited radial load capacity (≤20 kN), poor axial load handling |
Cylindrical Roller Bearings | Heavy radial loads, high-speed machinery | Double-row design (SL045009PP); Full complement structure (10 rollers, 20%↑ load vs caged ▲▲) Chrome steel (52100 grade, ASTM A295) | High radial load capacity (45 kN+), compact profile, CE certified ▲▲ (ISO 15) | Limited axial load tolerance (≤5 kN), requires precise alignment ▲ (ISO 1041) |
Tapered Roller Bearings | Combined radial/axial loads (e.g., trucks) | Tapered rollers (ISO 355/356) angled for axial load; Heat-treated steel ▲▲ (ASTM A295) | Handles axial loads (up to 30% of radial load), robust for shock loads | Higher friction (0.05 N·m), complex installation, bulkier design |
Spherical Roller Bearings | Misalignment-heavy applications (pumps) | Spherical outer ring (ISO 15), double-row rollers; Tungsten carbide cages ▲ (ISO 15) | Tolerates misalignment (up to 2.5°), high radial/axial load (60 kN+) | Higher cost (30%↑), slower rotation speeds (≤3000 RPM) |
Thrust Bearings | Axial load dominance (elevators, turbines) | Grooved washer design (ISO 310); Hardened steel (Rockwell C60+) ▲▲ (ASTM A957) | Handles pure axial loads (up to 80 kN), minimal friction in axial motion | No radial load capacity, limited speed (≤1500 RPM) |
Needle Bearings | Compact spaces (automotive components) | Thin cylindrical rollers (diameter ≤5 mm, ISO 15); Stainless steel ▲ (ASTM A276) | High radial load for size (15 kN/cm²), minimal space requirement | Lower speed tolerance (≤1000 RPM), shorter lifespan (5000 hours vs 10,000+) |