Tapered roller bearings consist of four basic components including: the cone (inner ring), the cup (outer ring), tapered rollers, and a cage (roller retainer). The cone, cup and rollers carry the load while the cage spaces and retains the rollers on the cone. The cone, rollers and cage components of our tapered roller bearings are referred to as the cone assembly. Individual cup and cone components of our tapered roller bearings are available as well as the complete assembly.

Tapered Roller Bearing Material

While other materials may be available, typically, tapered roller bearings are made of high carbon chrome steel due to their expected performance.

Tapered Roller Bearing Heat Treatments

• Through-Hardened: Through-hardened heat treatment gives consistent hardness throughout the component.

• Case-Hardened: Surface hardening combined with a tough, flexible core (Case-Hardened available upon special request only.

Although Through-Hardened bearings have gradually become the preference in heavy-duty commercial trucking applications, we will supply both Through-Hardened and Case-Hardened Tapered Roller Bearings.

Tapered Roller Bearing Advantages

• Dimensional Stability
• Long Life Even In Contaminated Lubricant
• Durable Steel Cage
• Dimensionally Interchangeable With Other Bearing Manufacturers

Typical Applications for Tapered Roller Bearings

Tapered roller bearings are used for heavy-duty, moderate speed applications. Typical applications that will benefit from these durable bearings include:

• Agriculture, Construction and Mining Equipment
• Various Axle Systems
• Conveyance Vehicles
• Gear Box, Engine Motors, Reducers