TFL Bearing
Technical Cage Types

Spherical Roller Bearing Cage Types

Cage references such as CA, CC, MB, and MA can affect load behavior, speed review, vibration suitability, and quote accuracy. Send the full bearing number, suffix, application, and quantity so TFL Bearing can review the right supply option.

Bearing inspection reference for cage type and suffix review

Common Cage References

Cage reference Typical buyer check Enquiry implication
CAOften requested with brass cage style references.Send full suffix, load, speed, and application before quotation.
CCOften appears in standard SRB model suffix comparisons.Confirm clearance and application duty with the bearing model.
MBMachined-brass cage references vary by manufacturer and internal design.Review speed, heat, lubrication, load, and the complete suffix before quotation.
MAMay appear in older model references or brand-specific markings.Photos of markings help avoid suffix misunderstanding.
Brass cageCommon in heavy-load or vibration-aware Enquiry discussions.Do not choose by cage alone; review full model and application.

Cage and Design Information to Record

bearing model
cage type or suffix
clearance
bore type
application
load/speed/environment
current brand/model
quantity and destination

Suffix Chart

Decode cage, bore, clearance, and lubrication suffixes.

Clearance

Review C3/C4 and application clearance context.

Need Help Identifying the Cage?

Include the full bearing number, cage suffix, clearance, bore type, application, load, speed, quantity, and destination. If the suffix is unclear, send photos of the marking.

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