{"product_id":"machined-needle-roller-taf81516-single-bearing-cag","title":"Machined Needle Roller TAF81516 Single Bearing, Caged Light-Duty High-Carbon Steel, 8 mm ID x 15 mm OD x 16 mm Width, Open Single-Row Metric Unit for Linear Slide Applications","description":"Single machined needle roller bearing 8 mm ID, 15 mm OD\u003cbr\u003e\n✔️ Width 16 mm, high-carbon steel, open caged type, 50k rpm\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis single machined needle roller bearing model TAF81516 is a caged, open single-row unit commonly used in compact linear slide units, small gearboxes and precision indexing stages where space is tight and loads are high. It’s a handy choice for low-profile radial support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n✅ Dimensions: 8 mm ID x 15 mm OD x 16 mm width\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Material: high-carbon steel, caged light-duty design\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Series\/model: TAF Metric Series, TAF81516\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Load ratings: dynamic 7080 N, static 7220 N\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Max speed: 50000 rpm; single-row, open enclosure\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Application: compact linear slide units, small transmissions, indexing\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e💡 What is a needle roller bearing used for in compact linear slide units?\nNeedle roller bearings give high radial load capacity in a low-profile package, making them ideal when shaft space is limited and smooth linear motion is required.\nHere’s what to expect when you compare needle bearings to sealed ball bearing or ceramic options:\n- High radial load support in small diameters, great for linear slide units and indexing tables\n- Lower cross-section than ball bearings, saving space in housings and pillow block replacements\n- Open caged designs allow inspection and easy lubrication; sealed ball bearing or ceramic units offer better sealing or temperature benefits\n- Pick based on speed, load, and lubrication needs, needle bearings are handy for tight, high-load setups\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47969343602923,"sku":"861278","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/3268\/0683\/files\/60d322f4e03c98ce26162033d1b1e845.png?v=1775236811","url":"https:\/\/vxb.com\/products\/machined-needle-roller-taf81516-single-bearing-cag","provider":"VXB Bearings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}