Bearing Finder

Not sure Let the advisor interpret the number, dimensions and duty. Visual clue: Choose this if the rolling elements or internal shape cannot be seen. Deep groove General-purpose radial bearing for many higher-speed duties. Visual clue: Look for one row of balls and symmetrical inner and outer rings. Angular contact Combined radial and axial load with controlled shaft location. Visual clue: Look for offset, unequal race shoulders creating a visible contact angle. Self-aligning Ball bearing that can accommodate limited angular misalignment. Visual clue: Look for two rows of balls running inside one curved outer race. Spherical roller Heavy load and limited misalignment capability. Visual clue: Look for two rows of thick barrel-shaped rollers. Cylindrical roller High radial load capacity; arrangement details matter. Visual clue: Look for straight rollers with parallel sides. Tapered roller Combined load, often requiring adjustment or preload. Visual clue: Look for conical rollers and angled raceways. Needle roller High radial capacity where radial space is restricted. Visual clue: Look for many long, very thin rollers in a compact ring. Thrust Primarily intended for axial load. Visual clue: Look for rolling elements sandwiched between flat washer-like rings. Mounted unit Insert bearing supplied with a pedestal or flange housing. Visual clue: Look for a bearing insert already fitted into a pedestal or flange housing. Linear Guidance for linear rather than rotary motion. Visual clue: Look for a cylindrical sleeve or carriage designed to travel along a shaft.