How a Cylindrical Roller Bearings Works
Cylindrical roller bearings are a type of rolling-element bearing that is used to support radial loads and provide high radial and axial rigidity. These bearings are designed with cylindrical rollers that are arranged in a line perpendicular to the axis of the bearing, which allows them to handle high radial loads.
The way a cylindrical roller bearing works is as follows:
The bearing is mounted onto a shaft or housing.
The inner ring of the bearing is typically mounted onto the shaft, while the outer ring is mounted onto the housing.
The shaft or housing is rotated, which causes the cylindrical rollers to rotate along with it.
The load is transmitted from the rotating component to the stationary component through the cylindrical rollers.
As the cylindrical rollers rotate, they provide a rolling contact with the races (inner and outer rings) of the bearing.
The rolling contact reduces the friction between the rollers and the races, which allows the bearing to operate at high speeds and with minimal wear.
The cylindrical rollers are held in place by a cage, which prevents them from coming into contact with each other and allows them to rotate independently.
The load is distributed evenly across the cylindrical rollers, which allows the bearing to handle high radial loads. The axial load capacity of the bearing is limited, however, and may require additional thrust bearings to handle high axial loads.
Cylindrical roller bearings are commonly used in a variety of applications, including machine tools, electric motors, and industrial equipment. They are preferred in applications where high radial loads and rigidity are required, and where space is limited.