Roller Bearings

INA roller bearings are a type of bearing with specific structural and application characteristics. They are mainly used to withstand heavy loads and impact loads. They are widely used in metallurgy, rolling mills, mining, petroleum, papermaking, cement, sugar pressing and other industries.

INA roller bearings mainly include the following types:

Support type rollers: These roller bearings have thicker outer rings and are suitable for applications such as cam drives, bed guides, conveying equipment, linear guide systems, etc. They can withstand high radial and axial loads, especially axial loads caused by slight misalignment defects, skewed operation or short-term impacts.

Bolt type rollers: These rollers are similar in design to support type rollers with axial guidance, but use large-section support bolts instead of inner rings. The bolts have mounting threads and most of them have hexagonal sockets at both ends. They are suitable for occasions where the outer ring surface needs to be adjusted to achieve ideal contact.

Ball bearing rollers: These rollers are similar in design to deep groove ball or angular contact ball bearings, with thicker outer rings and crowned outer surfaces. They can withstand high radial loads and bidirectional axial loads. They are usually sealed types and suitable for applications with low noise requirements. INA roller bearings are widely used in the following fields: Metallurgy: Used to withstand heavy loads and impact loads. Rolling mill: Provides stable support and load bearing capacity during rolling. Mining: Suitable for high-load operating environments in mining equipment. Petroleum: Provides reliable support in oil extraction and refining equipment. Papermaking: Provides stable support in the guide rail system of papermaking machines. Cement: Widely used in conveying and mixing equipment in cement production lines. Sugar pressing: Used in the transmission and support system of sugar pressing machines.

As a cornerstone of the Schaeffler Group’s power transmission portfolio, INA Roller Bearings deliver unmatched performance in applications demanding maximum load capacity, shock resistance, and space efficiency. With 75+ years of German engineering excellence, INA specializes in compact, integrated roller bearing systems that redefine reliability in mining, construction, robotics, and heavy machinery.

Engineering Innovations

  1. Space-Optimized Designs

Needle Roller Advantage:

4:1–10:1 length/diameter ratio vs. 1:1 for ball bearings

50% thinner cross-sections (e.g., INA RNA 4904: OD 32 mm × H 4 mm)

Integrated Mounting Features:

Eccentric collars (Y-bearings)

Flanged housings (sleeve bearings)

  1. Advanced Material Science

Cronidur® 30 Steel:

Corrosion Resistance: 2,000-hr salt spray (ISO 9227)

Fatigue Strength: 1,200 MPa

Hybrid Ceramic Rollers:

Si₃N₄ rollers for +50% speed and electrical insulation

Why Choose INA Roller Bearings?

✅ Space Optimization – 40% smaller than competitive designs
✅ Extreme Load Capacity – Up to 1,800 kN dynamic load
✅ Smart Monitoring – Industry 4.0-ready predictive maintenance
✅ Global Certification – ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100D

Conclusion: Redefining Durability in Demanding Applications

INA Roller Bearings transform industrial equipment performance through:

60% longer service life in mining crushers

Zero unplanned downtime in automotive assembly lines

Nanometer-level precision in medical robotics

Specify INA Roller Bearings Today—Where German Engineering Meets Uncompromised Load Capacity.

 

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