RoundWay Roller Bearings

RoundWay® Roller Bearings

Thomson invented the RoundWay® Linear roller bearing for use in high load, heavy duty applications. The RoundWay bearing combines the high load capacity of hardened and ground steel recirculating rollers with a rigid malleable iron mounting block providing high load capacity with smooth linear travel.  The chain-connected rollers allow the RoundWay to travel at extremely high speeds in unforgiving, contaminated environments.

Bearing Style Imperial Type (in)
Sizes 1/2" - 4"
Trunnion Types A, B, C
Mount Types Single, Dual
Bearing Load Capacities Up to 70,000 lbf
Special Options Seals

RoundWay Highlights

  • Chain-guided rollers provide travel speeds up to 100 ft/s (30 m/s)
  • Bearing mounts self-align in all directions and even allow for slightly out of parallel 60 Case LinearRace ways
  • All-steel construction allows operation in temperatures up to 600°F and maximum system rigidity
  • Available in single mounts or dual "V" mounts that resist side-loading