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Cylindrical Roller Bearings
Cylindrical Roller Bearings
SKF produces cylindrical roller bearings in many designs, dimension series and sizes. The majority are single row bearings with a cage. Single and double row full complement bearings (without cage) complete the SKF standard assortment for general engineering. Bearings with a cage can accommodate heavy radial loads and operate at high speeds. Full complement bearings are suitable for very heavy radial loads at moderate speeds.
The rollers of SKF cylindrical roller bearings are a key component. Their geometry, the so-called logarithmic profile, provides an optimum stress distribution in the contact zones in the bearing. Their surface finish maximizes lubricant film formation and optimizes rolling motion of the rollers. The benefits derived from this compared with traditional designs include enhanced operational reliability and a greater insensitivity to misalignment.
The SKF range of cylindrical roller bearings comprises the basic types
- Single row cylindrical roller bearings, caged, mainly of the NU, NJ, NUP and N designs

Single row cylindrical roller bearings, NU, NJ, NUP and N designs
- Double row cylindrical roller bearings, caged, mainly of the NNU and NN designs

Double row cylindrical roller bearings, NN and NNU designs
- Multi-row cylindrical roller bearings, caged

Four-row cylindrical roller bearing

Six-row cylindrical roller bearing
- Single row full complement cylindrical roller bearings, mainly of the NCF and NJG designs

Single row full complement cylindrical roller bearings, NCF and NJG designs
- Double row full complement cylindrical roller bearings, mainly of the NNF design

Double row full complement cylindrical roller bearing, NNF design
- Multi-row full complement cylindrical roller bearings, with four or eight rows of rollers.

Four-row full complement cylindrical roller bearing
In addition to the standard assortment the comprehensive SKF range of cylindrical roller bearings consists of:
- Single row high-precision all-steel or hybrid cylindrical roller bearings

Single-row full complement cylindrical roller bearing
- Double row high-precision all-steel or hybrid cylindrical roller bearings

Double row high-precision cylindrical roller bearing, NN design
- Cylindrical roller bearings and bearing units for railway axleboxes

Cylindrical roller bearing for railway axleboxes
- Single row cylindrical roller bearings for traction motors for railway applications
- Backing bearings for cold rolling mills of the cluster type

Backing bearing for cold rolling mill
- Indexing roller units for continuous furnaces.

Indexing roller unit
Other cylindrical roller bearings for special applications include a special electrical insulated coating, called INSOCOAT�. Details of these bearings can be found in this catalogue in the section
Engineering products.
Cylindrical roller bearings |
Single row cylindrical roller bearings |
Double row cylindrical roller bearings |
Multi-row cylindrical roller bearings |
Single row full complement cylindrical roller bearings |
Double row full complement cylindrical roller bearings |
Multi-row full complement cylindrical roller bearings |
Split cylindrical roller bearings
Bearing terminology |
Y-bearings |
Deep groove ball bearings |
Needle roller bearings |
Combined cylindrical roller/taper roller bearings |
Cylindrical roller bearings |
Angular contact ball bearings |
Combined needle roller bearings |
Spherical roller bearings |
Tapered roller bearings |
Thrust ball bearings |
CARB� toroidal roller bearings |
Cylindrical roller thrust bearings |
Angular contact thrust ball bearings |
Tapered roller thrust bearings |
Needle roller thrust bearings |
Track runner bearings |
Spherical roller thrust bearings |
Indexing roller units |
Backing bearings for cluster mills |
Other SKF rolling bearings |
Bearing accessories |
Engineering products |
Mechatronics