6mm to 50mm bore
Drawn Cup Needle Bearings
Thin-walled outer race for the most compact radial footprint.
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Compact roller bearings using thin, long rollers for high radial load capacity in limited radial space, stocked as drawn cup, needle roller and cage assemblies, and combined bearing types.
Product Range
Products We Stock
Needle bearing types across the common configurations.
6mm to 50mm bore
Needle Roller and Cage Assemblies
Rollers and cage only, running directly on a hardened shaft.
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Machined Ring Needle Bearings
Precision machined inner and outer rings for higher load capacity.
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Combined Needle Bearings
Needle roller plus integrated thrust ball or roller bearing in one unit.
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Track Rollers
Cam followers and track rollers for linear and rotary guiding.
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Typical Specifications
Representative ranges across the stocked needle bearing range.
Standard Reference
ISO 3245 / DIN 617 dimensions
- Bore diameter
- 6 mm to 60 mm
- Roller type
- Full complement or caged
- Outer race type
- Drawn cup or machined ring
- Radial section height
- Low, space-saving design
- Load type
- High radial, limited axial
- Temperature range
- -20 C to +110 C
- Shaft requirement
- Hardened and ground for cage-and-roller type
- Combined types
- With thrust ball or roller elements
Our Brands
Brands For
This Range
Stocked across our general bearing brand range.
Buying Guide
Specifying Needle Bearings
What to confirm before ordering.
Step 01
Check shaft hardness requirement
Cage-and-roller types need a hardened, ground shaft as the inner raceway, confirm this is achievable.
Step 02
Confirm radial space constraint
Needle bearings are chosen specifically for tight radial envelopes, confirm the housing bore and available radial height.
Step 03
Consider a combined type
If both radial and axial load exist in a tight space, a combined needle bearing may avoid needing two separate bearings.
Standards
Standards and Quality
Dimensional standards for this bearing family.
DIN 617
Needle Sleeve Bearings
German dimensional standard for drawn cup types.
ISO 3245
Needle Roller Bearings
International dimensional standard for machined ring types.
Precision Rollers
Ground Needle Rollers
Rollers ground to close tolerance for smooth running.
Traceable
Batch Marked
Brand and batch marking on every unit supplied.
Applications
Common Applications
Typical mounting points for this bearing type.
01
Transmission Shafts
Compact radial support in gearbox housings.
02
Universal Joints
Needle roller assemblies in cross and yoke joints.
03
Rocker Arms
Cam follower and rocker arm pivots.
04
Compressor Connecting Rods
Small end bearing support.
05
PTO Shafts
Agricultural power take-off shaft bearings.
06
Linear Guide Rollers
Track roller guiding on rails and cam profiles.
Industries
Industries We Serve
Where space is the primary constraint.
Automotive Manufacturing
Transmission and universal joint bearings.
Machine Tool Builders
Compact spindle and gearbox bearings.
Agricultural Machinery
PTO shaft and gearbox bearings.
General Engineering
Any application constrained by radial space.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about needle bearings, answered by our counter team.
Do needle bearings need a hardened shaft?
Needle roller and cage assemblies run directly on the shaft, which must be hardened and ground. Drawn cup and machined ring types have their own raceway and do not need this.
What is a combined needle bearing?
A single unit combining a needle roller radial bearing with an integrated thrust ball or roller element, used where both loads exist in a very tight axial space.
Can you supply cam followers and track rollers?
Yes, the common stud and yoke type track rollers are stocked, less common sizes can be sourced against order.
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