Rolling Element
Bearing Classifications

Ball |

Cylindrical |
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Needle
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Tapered |

Spherical |
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The rolling elements are formed as standard geometric shapes which
include:
- Balls
- Cylindrical Rollers
- Needle Rollers
- Tapered Rollers
- Spherical Rollers
The geometric shape of these rolling elements are used to define
the classification, or name, of each rolling element bearing type.
Ball bearings use perfectly round balls as their rolling elements,
cylindrical roller bearings use cylindrical rollers, etc.
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