What does radial and axial load capacity mean?

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The radial force is the force acting perpendicular to the shaft axis. Radial ball bearings optimally absorb forces acting perpendicular to the shaft axis.
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The axial force acts in the direction of the axis, meaning along the axis, of a body. Optimally, axial ball bearings absorb large forces that act in the direction of the shaft axis.

Comparison of the load capacities

Which bearings are suitable for axial or radial or combined, so both radial and axial loads, you can see the in rolling bearing property comparison.

radial
load capacity

axial
load capacity

combined
load capacity

high
torque load

high
speeds

high
running accuracy

high
rigidity

quiet
running

compensation of misalignment

property of
locating bearing

property of
non‑locating
bearing

Deep groove ball bearings

Double row
deep groove ball bearings

Angular contact ball bearings

Double row
angular contact ball bearings

Self-aligning ball bearings

Cylindrical
roller bearings

Needle roller bearings

Drawn cup needle roller bearings

Tapered
roller bearings

Spherical roller bearings

Axial deep groove ball bearings

Axial needle roller bearings

All indications were made carefully and verified. Kugellager-Express doesn´t assume any liability for incomplete or false indications.


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