Drawn-cup needle bearing inspection at production speed

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Specification tables

Compare INA bearing families by load, speed and envelope.

SeriesHK, BK, NK, NKI, RNA
Radial load2.1 kN to 428 kN dynamic C
Speed range1,200 rpm to 38,000 rpm with oil lubrication
Engineering noteDrawn-cup shells suit compact bores where housing stiffness is verified.
SeriesKH, KWVE, KUSE, RUE
Guide width15 mm to 65 mm carriage platforms
AccuracyStandard, H and P preload classes
Engineering noteMatched rails reduce assembly time on gantry and packaging axes.
SeriesAXK, AS, GS, WS, ZARN
Axial load3.7 kN to 510 kN dynamic C
Speed range900 rpm to 18,000 rpm by cage and washer set
Engineering noteUse hardened washers where shaft shoulder raceways are not ISO-ready.
Core engineering advantages
Needle roller bearing rings under microscope inspection

Drawn-cup needle specialist for tight radial envelopes.

HK and BK type bearings help designers fit high radial capacity into thin housings. We review housing bore tolerance, shaft hardness and lubrication path before recommending a cage, full complement or sealed option.

Linear guide carriage on precision rail test bench

Linear guides documented for alignment and preload.

KWVE and RUE style systems can be paired with rail straightness data, preload notes and mounting torque guidance, reducing commissioning time for packaging, electronics and machine-tool builders.

Bearing calculation screen beside physical sample set

Bearinx-style review translates duty cycles into L10 risk.

Instead of a catalog-only selection, our review captures radial load, axial load, oscillation, contamination and rpm. Output includes L10 hours, lubrication interval, limiting speed and alternate series suggestions.

3 mmMinimum bore supported
1,250 mmLarge bearing envelope
ISO 281L10 calculation basis
24 hStock item response target
Engineering downloads

Grouped resources for maintenance and design teams.

Product catalogs

Needle roller, thrust washer and linear bearing catalog pages with DIN/ISO dimensions.

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Datasheets

Load ratings, limiting speed, washer combinations, cage types and recommended fits.

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Installation guides

Housing bore preparation, shaft hardness, lubrication route and press-fit limits.

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FAQ by topic

Questions bearing engineers ask before releasing a drawing.

Drawn-cup needle bearings are usually first when radial height is limited, but housing bore rigidity and shaft raceway hardness must be checked before release.

Yes. Send the current part number, bore, outside diameter, width, load case and rpm. We return a dimensional match plus risk notes on cage style and lubrication.

This site uses the approved category Industrial Bearings & Linear Motion, with keywords focused on INA bearings, linear bearings, roller bearings and needle bearings.

Need a traceable INA bearing recommendation?

Send the drawing envelope, load spectrum and target service life. We will return a shortlist with ISO 281 notes and supply options.

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