Needle Roller Bearings

Needle roller bearings use long, thin rollers to support high radial loads while saving space. Their compact design makes them ideal for applications where space is limited and performance is critical.

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TFL: Precision Needle Bearing Solutions

TFL provides a full range of needle roller bearings, including caged needle rollers, drawn cup, and thrust types. Our products are compact, lightweight, and designed for high-load, high-speed operations.

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Types and Structures of Needle Roller Bearings

Needle roller bearings come in several types: drawn cup, caged, sealed, and thrust needle roller bearings. Their key feature is the use of long, thin cylindrical rollers that allow high load capacity in compact spaces. Some types, like the axk2035 needle bearing, are designed specifically for axial loads.

Key Applications in Engineering and Motion Systems

Needle roller bearings are commonly found in:

Automotive transmissions: In gearboxes, needle bearings support shafts and reduce friction between rotating components. They also improve durability under continuous motion and high torque.

Two-wheel vehicles: Used in motorcycle engines, clutches, and gear shafts where lightweight and high-performance bearings are essential.

Industrial gearboxes and machinery: Ideal for heavy-load applications with limited installation space, such as textile machines, robotics arms, and compact pumps.

Linear motion bearings: Provide smooth, guided movement in automation systems and CNC machines, where precision and load handling are important.

Additionally, needle roller thrust bearings are used in situations requiring axial load capacity, such as auto wheel bearings and motor bearings in electric motors or steering assemblies.

With different types like sealed needle bearings, drawn cup needle roller bearings, and caged designs, they offer engineers multiple configurations to suit diverse applications—from compact electric drives to high-speed industrial automation equipment.

Dimensional Options and Installation Flexibility

A full range of needle roller bearing sizes is available, including drawn cup needle roller bearings for lightweight assemblies and sealed needle roller bearings for dust protection. These bearings are ideal for high-speed or limited-space environments and can be combined with inner rings or shafts depending on the design.

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TFL Bearings: High quality bearings, an ideal choice to replace SKF and FAG.

WHY CHOOSE TFL

QUALITY

Market-proven with over 28 million bearings successfully delivered, and certified under multiple quality management systems, including ISO 9001.

PRICE

By integrating and leveraging China’s robust raw material supply chain, TFL is able to strictly control production costs, thereby offering highly competitive product prices.

FAST DELIVERY

With a vast inventory of over a million bearings, TFL offers solid assurance for your procurement needs. Common bearing models are ready for dispatch within just 48 hours.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are needle roller bearings suitable for high-speed applications?

Yes, especially caged needle roller bearings, which reduce friction and allow stable high-speed operation.

Can I order needle roller bearings in specific sizes?

Yes. TFL supports custom orders and provides detailed needle roller bearing dimensions charts.

What’s the difference between drawn cup and caged needle bearings?

Drawn cup needle bearings are thin-walled and lightweight, ideal for space-saving designs. Caged needle bearings have higher strength and better guidance.