In bearings of this type, the cylindrical rollers are in linear contact with the raceways. They have a high radial load capacity and are suitable for high speeds.

The outer and inner rings of all types are separable.

Some cylindrical roller bearings have no ribs on either the inner or outer ring, so the rings can move axially relative to each other. These can be used as free-end bearings. Cylindrical roller bearings, in which either the inner or outer rings has two ribs and the other ring has one, are capable of taking some axial load in one direction Double-row cylindrical roller bearings have high radial rigidity and are used primarily for precision machine tools.

  SKF super-precision cylindrical roller bearings are characterized by:

• High speed capability
• High radial load carrying capacity
• High rigidity
• Low friction
• Low cross-sectional height

These bearings are therefore particularly well suited for machine tool spindles where the bearing arrangement must accommodate heavy radial loads and high speeds, while providing a high degree of stiffness.

SKF super-precision single row cylindrical roller bearings have a higher speed capability than double row bearings while double row bearings are more suitable for heavier loads.