Bearings: spherical, bearing assemblies and cylindrical roller bearings

Bearings play a key role in a variety of mechanisms and machines, reducing friction between moving parts and supporting axial and radial loads. In this article, we will look at three main types of bearings: spherical bearings, bearing assemblies and cylindrical roller bearings, and discuss their main characteristics and applications.

Spherical bearings

Specifications

Spherical bearings, or spherical roller bearings, have two rows of rollers with a common spherical raceway on the outer ring.