Ball bearings – the right solution for low to heavy loads and tilting moments

Ball bearings are rolling bearings whose rolling elements consist of balls. They are characterized by their versatility and reliability. Our rothe erde^® ball slewing rings are available in a wide range of designs.

We have the suitable option in our portfolio for every application:

Due to their simple yet robust design, ball bearings offer an economically optimal bearing solution. The robust design is relatively insensitive to deviations in the adjacent construction. They are designed for high rotational speeds and tilting moments and fix the axles or shafts in the application. In doing so, they take up radial and/or axial forces so that rotation is as low-friction as possible.

rothe erde^® ball bearing slewing rings are used in a wide range of applications and can therefore be found in almost all industrial sectors: from an excavator and crane construction to vehicle technology and general mechanical engineering.

Your advantages at a glance

Fields of application
rothe erde® ball bearings are used in numerous industries due to their high performance.
Robust Design
Ball bearings from Rothe Erde can withstand even extreme loads and high tilting moments.
Special designs
Customized product solutions are standard at Rothe Erde. We rise to every challenge.
Highest quality
All components of our products meet the highest quality standards and have a long service life.

Fields of application

rothe erde® ball bearings are used in numerous industries due to their high performance.

Robust Design

Ball bearings from Rothe Erde can withstand even extreme loads and high tilting moments.

Special designs

Customized product solutions are standard at Rothe Erde. We rise to every challenge.

Highest quality

All components of our products meet the highest quality standards and have a long service life.

Each application places different demands on a ball bearing and therefore needs a tailor-made solution. With over 160 years of experience in the manufacture of slewing bearings, we have acquired extensive knowledge and can provide you with the best advice on which solution is the most economical and technically best for your application.
Kay Cappelletti
Manager Smart Ring Accounts

Structure and function of ball bearings

A ball bearing consists of two rings, an inner ring and an outer ring, between which the spherical rolling elements provide rotation and reduce rolling friction during rotation. The bearings are designed so that the balls barely touch the raceway surface, so that rolling resistance is reduced to a minimum. The balls can be arranged in either single or double rows.

Depending on requirements, Rothe Erde manufactures ball bearings in various designs:

with internal and/or external gear or without gearing
most common materials
geometry adapted to load situation and/or customer specifications
various hardening processes, including our patented full-surface hardening process without slippage

As a well-known and established manufacturer of ball bearings, Rothe Erde is at your side as a reliable partner from the initial consultation to beyond the installation of our products. Arrange a non-binding consultation with us. Contact us now.