Needle Non Thrust Roller Bearings

Needle roller bearings are roller bearings with cylindrical rollers that are small in diameter. In spite of their low cross section, needle roller bearings have a high load carrying capacity and are therefore extremely suitable for bearing arrangements where radial space is limited.Needle roller bearings utilize small, cylindrical rollers, referred to as needle rollers, to reduce friction between moving components. The needle rollers are the load-carrying components of the needle roller bearing. They are located between two races, between a single race and a shaft.

As long as the tolerance limits of the shaft and housing are satisfied, the bearing radial internal clearance can be adjusted.A needle roller and cage assembly for connecting rods includes needle rollers and a cage that guides and retains the rollers. This bearing type is used for connecting rods in compact and mid-sized internal combustion engines (e.g. outboard engines and multipurpose engines), as well as reciprocating compressors.