Bearing With Cross Roller

Bearing With Cross Roller

The cross cylindrical roller bearing is a highly rigid and compact bearing unit designed for precise and heavy-duty rotating scenarios. Through the innovative structure of "cylindrical rollers arranged at a 90° angle in V-shaped raceways", it achieves the combined function of "single set of bearings simultaneously bearing radial loads, bidirectional axial loads, and overturning moments". It is specifically developed to address the core requirements of industrial robots, precision machine tools, radar equipment and other fields, such as "high-precision positioning + heavy-duty support + compact space". Its core value lies in replacing the multi-component combination scheme of "deep groove ball bearings + thrust bearings + support bearings" with an integrated structure. While ensuring P4/P5 level rotational accuracy and high rigidity (the stiffness is 3-5 times higher than that of ordinary bearings), it significantly reduces the installation space and is positioned in the core rotating support market of mid-to-high-end precision heavy-duty equipment.
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1. Core Definition of the Product​

Crossed cylindrical roller bearings are high-rigidity and compact bearing units specially designed for precision heavy-load rotating scenarios. Their core innovation lies in the unique layout of "cylindrical rollers arranged crosswise at 90°" - rollers are alternately and vertically distributed between the raceways of the inner and outer rings. Through this structure, a single bearing can achieve the composite function of "simultaneously bearing radial loads, bidirectional axial loads, and overturning moments", with rigidity 3-5 times higher than that of traditional deep groove ball bearings and rotational accuracy reaching P4/P5 grade.​

These bearings are designed to address the core needs of "high-precision rotation + high-rigidity support + compact space" in fields such as precision machine tools, robots, and measuring instruments. They are key components that replace multi-bearing combination solutions and improve equipment integration, positioning themselves in the mid-to-high-end precision heavy-load rotating support market.​

2. Product Structure Composition​

Crossed cylindrical roller bearings mainly consist of inner ring, outer ring, cross-arranged cylindrical rollers, cage, optional sealing assembly, and lubrication system. Each component is manufactured using high-precision processes to jointly ensure "high rigidity + high precision" performance. The specific structural parameters and characteristics are shown in the table below:

Component Name

Material/Process Details

Key Specification Parameters

Core Function

Inner Ring & Outer Ring

Adopt integral forging of GCr15SiMn high-carbon chromium bearing steel (forging ratio ≥3), undergoing processes including "spheroidizing annealing → rough machining → integral quenching (860℃±10℃) → low-temperature tempering (180℃±5℃) → ultra-precision grinding". The raceways adopt a logarithmic profile design (to reduce stress concentration)

Inner diameter range: 20-500mm (tolerance grade P4/P5); raceway roughness Ra≤0.2μm; parallelism of inner and outer rings ≤0.002mm/m; radial rigidity ≥500N/μm

Provide high-precision raceway support; the logarithmic raceway design disperses load stress (stress concentration reduced by 30%); high hardness (HRC60-62) ensures wear resistance and rigidity

Cross-Arranged Cylindrical Rollers

Adopt GCr15 bearing steel (ceramic rollers for high-end models), undergoing processes including "cold heading → straightening → heat treatment → precision grinding → ultra-precision lapping". The cylindricity of rollers is ≤0.001mm

Roller diameter tolerance: g5 grade (≤0.002mm); length tolerance: h5 grade; surface roughness Ra≤0.01μm; hardness of steel rollers: HRC62-64 (ceramic rollers: HV1600 and above)

The 90° cross arrangement enables multi-directional load bearing; the line contact between rollers and raceways (contact area 5 times larger than that of ball bearings) significantly improves bearing rigidity and load-carrying capacity

Cage

Adopt brass cage (H62 brass, die-cast, density ≥98%) or engineering plastic cage (PA66 + 30% glass fiber, temperature resistance 120℃). Some models use integrated cages (to improve roller positioning accuracy)

Cage pocket clearance: 0.05-0.1mm; hardness of brass cage: HB80-100; impact strength of plastic cage: ≥7kJ/m²

Precisely separate cross-arranged rollers to avoid collision and friction between rollers; ensure stable 90° cross angle of rollers; reduce operating noise (≤60dB)

Optional Sealing Assembly

Adopt nitrile rubber (NBR) double-lip sealing rings or fluororubber (FKM) sealing rings (for high-temperature scenarios), with interference fit with inner and outer rings (interference 0.05-0.1mm). Some models are equipped with labyrinth dust-proof structures

Protection grade: IP54 (NBR sealing rings)/IP55 (FKM sealing rings); cross-sectional size of sealing rings: 5×8mm-10×15mm (adapted to bearing models)

Block intrusion of dust (≥0.1mm), slight water vapor, and oil stains; prevent lubricating grease leakage; suitable for machine tool workshops, automated clean rooms, and other scenarios

Lubrication System

Factory pre-filled with extreme pressure lithium-based grease (e.g., Shell Omala RL2, extreme pressure performance PB≥900N); 2-4 circumferentially evenly distributed lubrication holes (M5-M8 threads) reserved; suitable for grease lubrication and oil mist lubrication

Filling amount of lubricating grease: 1/3-1/2 of the internal space of the bearing; oil mist lubrication adapted to rotational speed ≤6000r/min; maintenance cycle of grease lubrication: ≥2000 hours

Reduce friction and wear between rollers and raceways; lower operating temperature rise (temperature rise ≤35℃ under high-speed conditions); ensure stable operation under high rigidity

3. Application Scenarios​

Based on the characteristics of "high rigidity + high precision + multi-directional load bearing" of crossed cylindrical roller bearings, they are widely used in scenarios requiring precision heavy-load rotating support. The specific adaptation logic is as follows:​

Precision Machine Tool Field: For the turntable of CNC vertical lathes and spindle support of horizontal machining centers, they need to bear radial loads (≤80kN), axial loads (≤50kN), and overturning moments (≤30kN·m) generated by cutting. The high rigidity of the bearing (radial rigidity ≥500N/μm) can reduce machining vibration (vibration velocity ≤0.1mm/s), and P4 grade accuracy (radial runout ≤0.005mm) ensures workpiece machining accuracy (roundness error ≤0.003mm). For the grinding wheel spindle support of precision grinders, high rigidity must be maintained at high speeds (≤5000r/min), and the bearing's oil mist lubrication solution can reduce temperature rise during high-speed operation, avoiding thermal deformation affecting grinding accuracy.​

Industrial Robot Field: For the base joints and large arm joints of 6-axis robots, they need to bear the robot's own weight (axial load ≤60kN), end load (radial load ≤30kN), and overturning moments generated by motion inertia. The crossed roller layout of the bearing can balance multi-directional loads, and the high-rigidity design reduces joint deformation (deformation ≤0.002mm), ensuring robot positioning accuracy (repeat positioning error ≤±0.005mm). For the rotating joints of collaborative robots, high precision and low noise must be balanced; the plastic cage and optimized lubrication design can control operating noise at ≤55dB, adapting to human-machine collaboration scenarios.​

Measurement and Testing Equipment Field: For the rotating worktables of coordinate measuring machines and precision turntables of laser interferometers, long-term P4 grade rotational accuracy (axial runout ≤0.003mm) is required. The ultra-precision raceway machining (raceway roughness Ra≤0.2μm) and grouped selection of rollers (diameter difference ≤0.001mm) of the bearing can meet the strict requirements of measuring equipment for accuracy stability (annual accuracy attenuation ≤0.001mm). For the wafer stage rotating mechanism of semiconductor testing equipment, operation in a clean environment (Class 100) is required; the fully sealed structure and low-volatility lubricating grease can avoid pollutant generation, adapting to the cleanliness requirements of semiconductor manufacturing.​

Heavy-Duty Precision Equipment Field: For the rotating support of radar antennas and the feed turntable of satellite ground stations, they need to bear wind loads (radial load ≤100kN), self-weight (axial load ≤80kN), and overturning moments (≤50kN·m) in outdoor environments. The phosphating anti-rust treatment (salt spray test ≥72 hours) and IP55 protection of the bearing can cope with outdoor wind, rain, and dust, and the high-rigidity design ensures antenna pointing accuracy (angle error ≤0.1°). For the simulation turntable of aerospace ground testing equipment, stable performance must be maintained in low-temperature (-30℃) and high-temperature (100℃) environments; ceramic rollers and FKM seals adapt to extreme temperature ranges, meeting the reliability requirements of testing equipment.​

4. Summary of Core Product Advantages​

High Rigidity and Strong Load-Carrying Capacity: The line contact design of crossed rollers results in a contact area 5 times larger than that of ball bearings, with radial rigidity reaching over 500N/μm (about 100N/μm for traditional deep groove ball bearings). It can simultaneously bear radial loads (≤150kN), bidirectional axial loads (≤100kN), and overturning moments (≤50kN·m), adapting to precision heavy-load scenarios.​

High Precision and Stability: P4/P5 grade rotational accuracy (radial runout ≤0.005mm, axial runout ≤0.003mm). Ultra-precision raceway grinding and grouped selection of rollers ensure stable long-term accuracy (annual attenuation ≤0.001mm), meeting the strict accuracy requirements of precision machine tools and measuring equipment.​

Compact Structure and High Integration: A single bearing replaces the combination scheme of "deep groove ball bearing + thrust bearing + support bearing", reducing installation space by more than 40% and equipment weight by 30%. At the same time, it reduces assembly processes by more than 50%, improving equipment integration and assembly efficiency.​

Strong Adaptability to Multiple Scenarios: Temperature adaptation range of -30℃~120℃, IP54/IP55 protection grade, and support for both grease lubrication and oil mist lubrication. It can cope with different environments such as machine tool workshops, outdoor equipment, and clean rooms, adapting to various working conditions from low-speed heavy-load (≤100r/min) to high-speed precision (≤6000r/min).​

Long Service Life and Low Maintenance: Integral quenching of GCr15SiMn steel and logarithmic raceway design ensure a fatigue life of more than 20,000 hours (8,000 hours for ordinary bearings); reserved convenient lubrication holes and standardized sealing components reduce maintenance costs by 25%~30% compared with imported bearings.​

 

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