TIPS FOR SERVICING TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS

Rosalyn Bearing 

Tapered roller bearings excel in applications where radial and thrust forces are high. They are usually used in pairs (inner and outer bearings on a wheel) to contend with axial forces. They also transfer the load more evenly to the roller surface.

Tapered roller bearings, if cared for properly, will provide excellent service and long life, often outlasting the machine they’re attached to. The following tips are all you need to keep them rolling along!

The keys to long wheel bearing life are cleanliness, grease, and preload. These three areas are intrinsically linked but need to be examined separately.