What are the different types of truck bearings?

Truck bearings are important components in truck operation, mainly bearing the weight of the vehicle body and transmitting driving force. Today, Shandong Lano Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. will introduce the types and applicable scenarios of truck bearings in detail in this article.

The main types of truck bearings include the following:

Deep groove ball bearings: This is one of the most common types of bearings, with simple structure, easy use, large load capacity and long life. Suitable for truck wheel hubs, gearboxes, differentials and other parts.

Tapered roller bearings: Mainly used for truck wheel hubs and steering knuckles, with large load capacity, stable rotation and strong adaptability. The advantage of tapered roller bearings is long life, but due to the complex structure, regular lubrication and maintenance are required.

Spherical roller bearings: Suitable for truck suspension systems, engines and transmission systems that need to withstand large vibrations and shocks. Spherical roller bearings have self-aligning capabilities and can adapt to different axial deviations and inclinations.

Angular contact ball bearings: Mainly used in truck steering knuckles, brake systems, clutches and other parts. Angular contact ball bearings are characterized by large load-bearing capacity, smooth rotation, and high speed, but attention should be paid to the size and direction of the axial load.

‌Thrust ball bearings‌: Suitable for parts such as the transmission system, clutch and brake system of trucks that need to bear large axial loads. Thrust ball bearings are characterized by large load-bearing capacity, long service life, and smooth rotation.

‌Applicable scenarios and characteristics of different types of bearings‌:

‌Deep groove ball bearings‌: Suitable for occasions that require high load-bearing capacity and long life, such as wheel hubs, gearboxes, differentials and other parts.

‌Tapered roller bearings‌: Suitable for occasions that require high load-bearing capacity and stable rotation, such as wheel hubs and steering knuckles.

‌Spherical roller bearings‌: Suitable for occasions that need to withstand large vibrations and shocks, such as suspension systems, engines and transmission systems.

‌Angular contact ball bearings‌: Suitable for occasions that require high load-bearing capacity and smooth rotation, such as steering knuckles, brake systems, clutches and other parts.

‌Thrust ball bearings‌: Suitable for occasions that need to withstand large axial loads, such as transmission systems, clutches and brake systems.

‌Selection and maintenance recommendations‌:

When selecting truck bearings, it is necessary to select the appropriate bearing type according to the use location and working conditions, and pay attention to the quality and reliability of the bearings. Regular lubrication and maintenance are required during use to avoid bearing damage and affect the safety and service life of the truck‌.