Needle Roller and Cage Assemblies – Compact, High-Load Bearing Solutions
Based in the UK but serving a global market, Bolton Engineering Products Ltd are leading needle roller and cage assembly stockists and have been for many years.
Our range of needle roller and cage assemblies offer increased load carrying capacity, better rigidity, and are suitable to applications that have high weight and space limitations.
The bearings are supplied with a precision seating surface enabling strength and stability of the bearing in operation resulting in flow-line roller seating surfaces.,There are no complex race seating or chaffing problems.
What Are Needle Roller and Cage Bearings?
Needle roller cages (also known as caged roller bearings) contain long, thin cylindrical rollers arranged in a cage that maintains equal spacing and alignment.
This design allows for high-speed rotation, low friction, and superior load handling despite their compact cross-section.
They are often used in:
- Automotive transmissions and gearboxes
- Machine tools and agricultural machinery
- Compressors, pumps, and motors
- Aerospace and robotics applications
Technical Specifications
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Specification |
Details |
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Product Type |
Needle Roller and Cage Assemblies |
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Bearing Structure |
Cage (Retainer) + Needle Rollers (No Inner/Outer Race) |
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Material |
Hardened Bearing Steel / Brass / Polyamide Cage |
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Design Feature |
Compact Cross-Section, High Rigidity |
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Load Capacity |
High Radial Load Capability |
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Operating Speed |
Suitable for High-Speed Applications |
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Lubrication |
Grease or Oil (As Required) |
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Temperature Range |
-20°C to +120°C (Standard) |
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Applications |
Automotive, Robotics, Industrial Gearboxes, Compressors |
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Standards |
ISO / DIN Compliant |
Key Features & Advantages
- Small But Mighty: For use in small areas that carry heavy radial loads.
- High Rigidity: Multiple needle bearing rollers distribute load evenly for superior stiffness.
- Low resistance Contacts: comfort and smooth operation by optimized roller contact.
- Simplified Design: Cage bearing construction does not require inner and outer races full ball bearings can be easily rotated, greatly reducing the weight of bicycles.
- Flexible Install: Can function as an independent bearing or combined into the housings and shafts.
Why Choose Bolton Engineering Products Ltd?
As one of the UK’s leading needle roller and cage assembly stockists, BEP Ltd provides precision-engineered solutions backed by excellent customer support and rapid delivery.
- Large UK stock of needle cage bearings and caged roller bearings
- Sourced from trusted global manufacturers
- Same-day dispatch on in-stock items
- Technical advice from our in-house experts
- Competitive prices and trade support
Whether you need a needle roller cage for automotive, mechanical, or industrial use, Bolton Engineering Products Ltd ensures accuracy, reliability, and long service life in every product.
FAQs
Q1: What is a needle roller and cage assembly?
It’s a bearing that uses cylindrical needle rollers contained in a cage (retainer) to minimize friction and allow high-speed rotation without using a full inner or outer race.
Q2: What are the advantages of needle cage bearings?
They offer high load capacity, rigidity, and compact design, making them perfect for limited-space applications.
Q3: Are these bearings suitable for high-speed applications?
Yes, caged roller bearings are ideal for high-speed and high-precision applications where reliability is crucial.
Q4: Do you stock different cage materials?
Yes, BEP Ltd offers steel, brass, and polyamide cages, depending on your application requirements.
Needle Roller Bearings Cage Type
Needle Roller and Cage Assemblies – Compact, High-Load Bearing Solutions
Based in the UK but serving a global market, Bolton Engineering Products Ltd are leading needle roller and cage assembly stockists and have been for many years.
Our range of needle roller and cage assemblies offer increased load carrying capacity, better rigidity, and are suitable to applications that have high weight and space limitations.
The bearings are supplied with a precision seating surface enabling strength and stability of the bearing in operation resulting in flow-line roller seating surfaces.,There are no complex race seating or chaffing problems.
What Are Needle Roller and Cage Bearings?
Needle roller cages (also known as caged roller bearings) contain long, thin cylindrical rollers arranged in a cage that maintains equal spacing and alignment.
This design allows for high-speed rotation, low friction, and superior load handling despite their compact cross-section.
They are often used in:
- Automotive transmissions and gearboxes
- Machine tools and agricultural machinery
- Compressors, pumps, and motors
- Aerospace and robotics applications
Technical Specifications
|
Specification |
Details |
|
Product Type |
Needle Roller and Cage Assemblies |
|
Bearing Structure |
Cage (Retainer) + Needle Rollers (No Inner/Outer Race) |
|
Material |
Hardened Bearing Steel / Brass / Polyamide Cage |
|
Design Feature |
Compact Cross-Section, High Rigidity |
|
Load Capacity |
High Radial Load Capability |
|
Operating Speed |
Suitable for High-Speed Applications |
|
Lubrication |
Grease or Oil (As Required) |
|
Temperature Range |
-20°C to +120°C (Standard) |
|
Applications |
Automotive, Robotics, Industrial Gearboxes, Compressors |
|
Standards |
ISO / DIN Compliant |
Key Features & Advantages
- Small But Mighty: For use in small areas that carry heavy radial loads.
- High Rigidity: Multiple needle bearing rollers distribute load evenly for superior stiffness.
- Low resistance Contacts: comfort and smooth operation by optimized roller contact.
- Simplified Design: Cage bearing construction does not require inner and outer races full ball bearings can be easily rotated, greatly reducing the weight of bicycles.
- Flexible Install: Can function as an independent bearing or combined into the housings and shafts.
Why Choose Bolton Engineering Products Ltd?
As one of the UK’s leading needle roller and cage assembly stockists, BEP Ltd provides precision-engineered solutions backed by excellent customer support and rapid delivery.
- Large UK stock of needle cage bearings and caged roller bearings
- Sourced from trusted global manufacturers
- Same-day dispatch on in-stock items
- Technical advice from our in-house experts
- Competitive prices and trade support
Whether you need a needle roller cage for automotive, mechanical, or industrial use, Bolton Engineering Products Ltd ensures accuracy, reliability, and long service life in every product.
FAQs
Q1: What is a needle roller and cage assembly?
It’s a bearing that uses cylindrical needle rollers contained in a cage (retainer) to minimize friction and allow high-speed rotation without using a full inner or outer race.
Q2: What are the advantages of needle cage bearings?
They offer high load capacity, rigidity, and compact design, making them perfect for limited-space applications.
Q3: Are these bearings suitable for high-speed applications?
Yes, caged roller bearings are ideal for high-speed and high-precision applications where reliability is crucial.
Q4: Do you stock different cage materials?
Yes, BEP Ltd offers steel, brass, and polyamide cages, depending on your application requirements.
KT354220C3 35x42x20mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT354218C3 35x42x18mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT354216C3 35x42x16mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT324519C3 32x45x19mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT354113C3 35x41x13mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT354026C3 35x40x26mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT354013C3 35x40x13mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT354017C3 35x40x17mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT324550C3 32x45x50mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT303818C3 30x38x18mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT324532C3 32x45x32mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT324532C3 32x45x32mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly Inside Diameter (mm):32 Outside Diameter (mm):45 Width (mm):32 Brand:IKO Please Note: I...
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KT324525C3 32x45x25mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT323920C3 32x39x20mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT323916C3 32x39x16mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT303630C3 30x36x30mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT323820C3 32x38x20mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT323813C3 32x38x13mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT323723C3 32x37x23mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT323717C3 32x37x17mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT323713C3 32x37x13mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT304232C3 30x42x32mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT303824C3 30x38x24mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT303723C3 30x37x23mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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KT303720C3 30x37x20mm IKO Needle Roller & Cage Assembly
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