BRC provides a comprehensive range of bearings and bearing housings designed for the demanding conditions of steel mills. From converters to continuous casting and rolling operations, our bearings ensure consistent performance, extended service life, and reduced maintenance downtime.
With customised engineering solutions, we deliver bearings and bearing housings that support optimal mill efficiency and reliability. Our bearings portfolio includes:
Cylindrical Roller Bearings
- Heavy radial load capacity, available in single-row to four-row configurations.
Tapered Roller Bearings
- Manage both radial and axial loads simultaneously, ideal for harsh mill environments.
Spherical Roller Bearings
- Accommodate misalignment and support continuous caster rolls and gearboxes.
Support Roller Bearings
- Applied in cold rolling and straightening lines to absorb radial and axial forces.
Needle Roller Bearings
- Compact and efficient for continuous casting processes.
Continuous Caster Bearings (CoCaB)
- Engineered for high temperatures and heavy loads in casting lines.
Angular Contact Ball Bearings
- Designed to accommodate combined radial and axial loads, ideal for high-speed, precision mill applications.
Deep Groove Ball Bearings
- Handle both radial and limited axial loads, ensuring smooth, low-friction operation in continuous or auxiliary systems.
Plain Bearings
- Robust solutions for converters, allowing for misalignment and high static loads.
Main Rolling Bearing Products
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| Product | Application | Load Handling and Configurations | Features and Benefits |
| Cylindrical Roller Bearings | Hot strip mills, cold rolling mills | High radial load capacity; available in 2- and 4-row designs; brass/steel cage options | High load-bearing capacity; suitable for roughing, intermediate, and finishing sections |
| Tapered Roller Bearings | Hot strip mills, cold rolling mills | Handles combined radial and axial loads; 2- and 4-row designs; brass/steel cages | Durable under axial loads; reliable in roughing sections |
| Spherical Roller Bearings | Gearboxes, converters, continuous casting | Accommodates misalignment, radial and axial loads; 2-row designs; single or two-piece cage construction | Resistant to shock and vibration; reliable under misalignment |
| Support Roller Bearings | Cold rolling mills, straightening lines | Designed for high radial loads; thick-walled rings | Durable and dimensionally stable; ensures smooth strip straightening |
| Needle Roller Bearings | Continuous casting applications | Adaptable design for limited space; flexible setups | Space-saving; dependable in high-temperature casting environments |
| Continuous Caster Bearings | Thin strip, continuous casting lines | Specialised for extreme heat and heavy load; 2- and 4-row designs; steel/brass cage construction | Precise alignment for smooth operation; excellent heat resistance |
| Angular Contact Ball Bearings | Wire rod mills, gearboxes, auxiliary drives | Designed to accommodate combined radial and axial loads; single- and double-row configurations with various contact angles | High-speed capability, excellent stiffness, and precision under combined load conditions |
| Deep Groove Ball Bearings | Auxiliary systems, fans, pumps | Support both radial and moderate axial loads; simple design with deep raceway grooves | Low friction, quiet operation, suitable for high-speed and continuous service applications |
| Plain Bearings | Converter systems | Large radial and axial static loads; compensates misalignments; larger tolerances in structure | Available in maintenance-requiring and maintenance-free versions |
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