Our slewing ring bearings are supplied by Rodriguez GmbH and by Kaydon, and are suited to applications ranging from light to heavy-duty and requiring significant load-carrying. We also supply advanced custom bearings to meet specific needs.

A Slewing drive is a gearbox designed to withstand radial or axial loads using high rotational torque. Within the drive is a slewing ring bearing which allows it to withstand heavy loads. Slewing drives can offer a versatile solution to those applications where strength and precision are essential. In addition to the standard slewing drives, we can also customise slewing drives according to your particular application, taking into account the following factors: Dynamic and static axial, Gear ratios, Output, Precision, Radial dynamic, Tilting moment, Torque, and Weight.

A Spur Gear slewing drive is a new drive mechanism that incorporates turntable bearings and pinion gears to achieve precise movement and positioning. This type of slew drive is used in various applications requiring controlled rotational motion with high efficiency and reliability, including machine tools, cranes, and automation.

The Small Diameter MT series heavy duty bearings are an economical replacement for kingpost designs and utilise the same four-point contact design concept as heavier duty slewing bearings, providing exceptional moment, thrust, and radial load capacities. Providing optimal economy and capacity for a given envelope dimension. These turntable bearings are suited for applications such as truck mounted cranes, hoists, and non-precision industrial tables and positioners.

To save weight, reduce product design envelope sizes and increase design flexibility, without compromising bearing performance and life, the Reali-Slim turntable bearings are ideal for more compact, more precise turntable designs.

Find out more at: https://www.rarodriguez.co.uk/bearings/slewing-rings-and-slew-drives/