Tapered roller bearings are designed so that the rollers and raceways meet at a common point on the bearing axis, allowing them to efficiently support both types of loads simultaneously.
Tapered Roller Bearing
Watch the characteristics and further info about tapered roller bearing units
Advantages of tapered roller bearings
- High radial load capacity
- Excellent axial (thrust) load support
- Higher rigidity and shaft positioning accuracy
- Suitable for shock and heavy-duty loads
- Available in adjustable configurations for preload or clearance settings
When to choose a tapered roller bearing
Use a tapered roller bearing when:
- Axial loads are significant in one or both directions
- Standard ball bearings do not provide enough load capacity
- Precise shaft alignment and rigidity are important
- The machine operates under heavy or fluctuating loads
Compared with spherical roller bearings
- Tapered roller bearings provide higher rigidity and better axial load control.
- Spherical roller bearings are better when shaft misalignment or shaft deflection is expected, because they are self-aligning.
Read more about the alternative in our article on double row spherical roller bearings.