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 sourcing path.

Bearing inspection reference for cage type and suffix review

Common Cage References

Cage reference Typical buyer check RFQ implication
CAOften requested with brass cage style references.Send full suffix, load, speed, and application before quote review.
CCOften appears in standard SRB model suffix comparisons.Confirm clearance and application duty with the bearing model.
MBUsed by buyers comparing cage construction and operating condition.Review speed, heat, lubrication, and quantity before quote.
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 RFQ discussions.Do not choose by cage alone; review full model and application.

Cage Type RFQ Checklist

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.

Send Cage and Suffix Details for Review

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.

Send Cage Type RFQ