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There are two main categories of crossed roller bearings; one is crossed cylindrical roller bearings, while the other is crossed tapered roller bearings, both of which are rolling bodies perpendicular to each other on the V-shaped grooves; the only difference is that the crossed tapered roller collar V-shaped grooves according to the use of tapered rollers are not the same as the angle of the different, which leads to a greater load carrying capacity and higher speed.

Characteristics of crossed tapered roller bearings:

Crossed Tapered Roller Bearings XRT series has two rows of tapered rollers vertically crossed on a V-shaped hob surface at 90° through spacer retainers, capable of withstanding radial loads, axial loads and other loads in all directions.

Linear contact in the raceway and roller configuration provides maximum rotational accuracy, high stability and greater tilting stiffness.
The adjustable design of the preload extends bearing life, maximizes stiffness and provides minimum runout.
Nylon spacers have low inertia and low operating torque.
Components are manufactured from surface carburized steel or electro slag remelted bearing steel for good impact resistance.




Application Areas of Crossed Tapered Roller Bearings

  1. Precision rotary indexing tables for machine tools

  2. Vertical and Horizontal Boring Machines

  3. Vertical Grinding Machines

  4. Rotary Surface Grinding Machines

  5. Large Hobbing Machines

  6. Gun and radar rotary tables

  7. Large Radio and Optical Telescopes

  8. Rotary camera

  9. Microscope tables

  10. Rod center pivots

What is a crossed roller bearing?

Crossed roller bearings are a special type of bearing in which the inner ring is split, and the outer ring rotates. Due to their special structure, they are usually used as joint bearings in industrial robots.

What is the difference between crossed roller bearings and ball bearings?

The main differences between crossed roller bearings and ball bearings are as follows:

Structure:

  • The rolling bodies of crossed roller bearings are cylindrical rollers or tapered rollers arranged in a cross.

  • The rolling elements of ball bearings are steel balls.

Precision:

  • Ball bearings can maintain good rotational accuracy at high speeds.

  • Crossed roller bearings are also more accurate, but in certain high-precision applications, ball bearings may be more advantageous.

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