Spherical roller bearings are designed to accommodate heavy axial loads in one or two directions and are used in applications that require smooth, low-friction rotation in the axial direction. These bearings consist of two washers (flat rings) and a set of balls held between the cage.
Spherical roller bearings come in two main types:
These types of bearings are very suitable for applications where there are no radial loads and only axial loads are involved.