What to look out for when selecting the best roller bearing for your automobile?

Roller bearings are used to reduce the load and the friction in between machine parts for better mobility of the machine parts. Cylinders caged within the races to withstand heavier radial load and provide a smooth working machine are better than ball bearings in comparison. These are the lifeline of an automobile. Specially designed bearings are used to serve its various requirements like a precision cylindrical roller bearings used in the gearbox. And as said, the design of the bearings changes with the change in the design and type of the automobile. Moreover, bearing selection criteria is mostly based on the function and the working condition it is to be employed, as no two bearings can be used in the same scenario for exact same results. So, let us learn how our life is made easier with the help of these machine tools.

Engine, transmission and gearbox, steering, air conditioner, and wheels of an automobile use different bearings to give you a smooth ride on-road. So, automotive bearings are a mixture of general and specialized bearings that are selected as per the conditions they would face when the vehicle starts or runs. For example, the alternators make use of WD precision deep groove ball bearings while the transmission uses WD RN Series cylindrical roller bearings. This change in the type of bearing used is due to the change in the functioning as well as the environment they are employed in. While the former needs ultra-high speed, electric insulation, and need high/low temperature resistance, the latter demands stability, high precision, and reliability. In the same way, the tapered roller bearings are used in the automotive gearbox due to their high speed and long lifespan.

This shows us how the bearings change with the change in the working condition and its functioning. While the property of a particular roller bearing is set on stone, you can always change its design to make it adapt to the situation. For example, use of ceramic rollers instead of metallic rollers in a bearing where insulation gets the priority over anything else. These innovations can only be reached with a comprehensive approach to the issues at hand.

Visit us, WD-Bearing, a technology-oriented group, specialized in R&D, manufacturing, sales and service of high quality bearings. “Quality Creates Value” now is a motto for every WD member. We are ready to sincerely serve our global customers for long-term and win-win cooperation. We can help you get that unique roller bearing that can improve your machine’s performance and bring out the most out of it.