Tapered Roller Bearings

Tapered roller bearings are a versatile type of rolling-element bearing designed to handle both radial and axial loads. They consist of an inner ring, an outer ring, and tapered rollers that fit between the rings, with the raceway and roller surfaces formed as sections of a cone. This unique geometry allows tapered roller bearings to support large axial forces in addition to radial loads, making them well-suited for applications like vehicle axles, gearboxes, and industrial machinery that experience high stresses. Tapered bearings come in a wide range of metric and imperial sizes from leading manufacturers, with single-row and double-row options available to provide a wide range of load capacities. Their robust design and ability to handle combined loads make tapered roller bearings a popular choice for demanding rotating equipment applications.