What is the RB-type Crossed Roller Bearing?
Aug 14,2025

  The RB-type crossed roller bearing (RB cross roller bearing) is a heavy-duty precision bearing featuring double rows of rollers orthogonally arranged at 90°. Its innovative split outer ring and solid inner ring structure enables combined load capacity for axial, radial, and overturning moments, making it a core component in high-precision rotating mechanisms for heavy equipment. NewBee Transmission’s RB series, with its reinforced raceway design and extreme size range (inner diameter: 80–2000 mm), is the preferred solution for engineering machinery, tunnel boring machines (TBMs).

Features of the RB-type Crossed Roller Bearing

Ultimate Load Capacity

Double-row orthogonal roller layout increases load distribution area by 40% compared to RA-type bearings, with max axial load capacity up to 9,800 kN and overturning moment resistance improved by 60%.

Impact-Resistant Rigidity

Raceways undergo deep carburizing and quenching (HRC 60–64), enhancing core toughness and increasing resistance to plastic deformation by 50%. Ideal for high-vibration applications like TBM cutterhead drives.

Precision Rotation Control

Preloaded split outer ring ensures P4-grade rotation accuracy (radial runout ≤0.003 mm), meeting directional requirements for large radar bases.

Long Service Life & Maintenance-Free

Made of vacuum-degassed bearing steel (ISO 683-17) with multi-lip seals, delivering a design life of 80,000 hours under heavy-duty conditions.

Installation Adaptability

Split outer ring supports on-site assembly, resolving transport challenges for oversized bearings (>Ø1,500 mm) and reducing installation costs.

Applications of the RB-type Crossed Roller Bearing

Industry                   Equipment                                                                    Examples Key Function
Engineering Machinery TBM Main Drive                                                                    Unit Withstands cutterhead torque and rock impact
Energy Equipment Large Wind Turbine Yaw Systems                                         Resists extreme wind-induced overturning moments
Heavy Machine                   Tools 5-Axis Gantry Machining Center Turntables Ensures positioning accuracy during heavy cutting
Port Machinery Container Crane Slewing Mechanisms Balances eccentric loads from hoisting
Special Vehicles All-Terrain Rescue Vehicle Hydraulic Platforms Adapts to torsion demands on rough terrain

Factors Affecting RB-type Crossed Roller Bearing Price

Size Specifications

Bearings with inner diameter >1,000 mm incur 25–35% higher price due to complex heat treatment.

Material Upgrades

Nitrided steel (42CrMo4V) bases cost 15–20% more than standard steel but extend lifespan by 30%.

Precision Grade

P4-grade RB bearings are 10–15% pricier than P5-grade (higher precision grinding costs).

Customization

Salt-spray-resistant coating (C5M standard) or -50°C low-temperature grease increases price by 8–12%.

Key Considerations When Purchasing RB Bearings

Load Verification

Provide axial force, radial force, and overturning moment parameters (NewBee offers free technical validation).

Installation Compatibility

Split outer rings require bolt preload force uniformity ≤5% (installation manuals provided).

NewBee Transmission: Premier RB Bearing Supplier

NewBee Transmission’s RB series covers full inner diameter range (80–2000 mm) with core advantages:

Manufacturing Capability: Uses CNC induction hardening lines (raceway hardness uniformity ≤HRC 2).

Quality Assurance: 100% laser profilometer scanning (accuracy: 0.001 mm), compliant with ISO 12128-1.

Custom Solutions: Supports integrated gears (module 8–20) and embedded sensors (temperature/vibration monitoring).

RB Bearing Usage Guidelines

Installation

Tighten split outer ring bolts in diagonal sequence (refer to torque values in technical manual).

Lubrication

Initial filling: EP2 extreme-pressure lithium grease (50% internal space); replenish 10% every 2,000 operating hours.

Monitoring

Temperature alarm threshold: 90°C; shutdown required if vibration velocity RMS >4.5 mm/s.

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