The most popular ADAPT bearings are used in continuous casting machines

Dec 30, 2021

The T***** brand ADAPT bearing combines the traditional cylindrical roller bearing and spherical roller bearing configurations. Its proprietary outer race and roller profiles plus a cylindrical inner ring combine the key attributes of both bearing types. This unique three-point contact design geometry provides simultaneous misalignment and axial displacement performance, optimizes contact stress distribution, and helps promote roller stability. The result is a more dynamic, more reliable bearing.

The ADAPT bearing consists of an inner ring, outer ring, and roller/retainer assembly. The separable components simplify installation, removal, and inspection. The retainer holds the rollers in position, creating a single assembly that prevents the rollers from being damaged during mounting and dismounting. The inner ring and outer ring can be installed in either direction, helping to avoid common mounting errors. No special tooling is required. Three quarter angle view of the three main ADAPT bearing components on a white background – inner race, cage and rollers and the outer race.

ADAPT for Continuous Caster Applications

The metal industry's tough environment places extreme demand on equipment. That makes maintaining operations and reducing downtime essential in continuous casters where performance and reliability are critical.  ADAPT's innovative design redefines the preferred choice of bearings for the float position in strand roll support segments.