FAQs

Frequently Asked Question

Over the coming months this page of our website will be dedicated to answering questions about ball bearings. If you have a query about ball bearings then you may find the answer below. If you can't find an answer then please call us and we will be happy to talk to you. This page will grow and fill with lots of useful information to help you find the perfect ball bearing solution.

 

Q. What is a single row angular contact ball bearing?

A. A single row angular contact ball bearing can accommodate axial loads acting in one direction only. The bearing is normally adjusted against a second bearing.

Q. What is a double row angular contact ball bearing?

A. The double row angular contact ball bearings correspond in design to two single row angular contact ball bearings but take less axial space. They can accommodate radial loads as well as axial loads acting in both directions.

Q. What is a single row thust bearing?

A. Single row thrust bearings consist of a shaft washer, a housing washer and a ball/cage race. Because the cage and washers are seperate, mounting is simple

Q. What is a spherical roller bearing?

A. Spherical roller bearings are self aligning and have two rows of rollers with a common sphered raceway.
These taper bore bearings are usually used with a shaft adapter sleeve which is purchased separately.

Q. Which spherical roller bearings do you recommend for Quarry Plants?

A. Below is a list of spherical roller bearings we would recommend;