Rolling Bearings for the Metal/Steel Industry
Rolling bearings for the steel industry are specially hardened high-performance bearings designed to withstand extreme loads, high temperatures, and contamination in rolling mills and continuous casting plants. Primarily used are robust cylindrical, tapered, and spherical roller bearings that can endure these stresses throughout the entire process – from raw material preparation, through steel melting, up to the rolled finished product.
Main Application Areas and Bearing Types:
- Continuous Casting Plants: Thrust bearings, cylindrical roller bearings (often sealed).
- Rolling Mills: Multi-row tapered roller bearings (4-row) for work and backup rolls.
- Requirements: Heat resistance, high load capacity, wear resistance.
- Materials: Hardened rolling bearing steel (e.g. 100Cr6), partly ceramic components.
These bearings optimize productivity, reduce maintenance intervals, and ensure precision under harsh conditions.