Large tapered roller bearings reduce frictional torque by up to 50 percent

FAG tapered roller bearings in X-life quality can achieve a reduction in frictional torque of up to 50 percent compared to conventional tapered roller bearings. The dynamic load rating (load carrying capacity) of the X-life bearing has increased by 20 percent, with a resulting minimum 70 percent improvement in the basic nominal operating life of the bearing.

As well as improving the performance and energy efficiency of the bearing, X-life tapered roller bearings also provide additional benefits in terms of a reduced design envelope, weight and friction. Design engineers can now potentially replace a standard tapered roller bearing with a smaller X-life version, therefore downsizing the system and related components.

Alternatively, a standard tapered roller bearing can be replaced with an equivalent sized X-life tapered roller bearing, which will provide improved performance and energy efficiencies.

X-life tapered roller bearings also contribute significantly towards reducing operating, servicing and maintenance costs, particularly with regard to the total cost of ownership.