Since the rolling elements in cylindrical roller bearings make line contact with raceways,these bearings can accommodate heavy radial loads. The rollers are guided by ribs on either the inner or the outer ring, therefore these bearings are also suitable for high speed applications. Furthermore, cylindrical roller bearings are separable, and relatively easy to install and disassemble even when interference fits are required.

 Double and multiple row bearing arrangements are also avaiable.

 Used mainly in the necks of rolling machine rollers; designed for maximum rated load to accommodate the severely limited space in the roller nack section of such equipment.