Abstract: A cage segment defines a single pocket of a multipart rolling-element bearing cage and includes first and second circumferentially spaced side walls connected by first and second end walls. The first and second side walls and the first and second end walls are formed by at least one sheet metal segment connected at at least one joint.

Abstract: A cage segment defines a single pocket of a multipart rolling-element bearing cage and includes first and second circumferentially spaced side walls connected by first and second end walls. The first and second side walls and the first and second end walls are formed by at least one sheet metal segment connected at at least one joint.

Abstract: A cage segment for a rolling bearing delimiting a plurality of through pockets for receiving rollers and having first and second walls extending in the circumferential direction and provided with internal surfaces opposite one another and forming abutment surfaces for the end faces of the rollers, and a plurality of beams extending transversely between the first and second walls and linking the walls, each pocket being delimited in the circumferential direction by two successive beams and each beam partly delimiting two successive pockets. Each beam includes, at a lateral end, a protuberance of concave outer form and intended to come into contact with the outer surface of at least one roller, two protuberances being opposite in the circumferential direction for each through pocket.

Abstract: A cage segment is for a rolling-element bearing cage, particularly for large rolling-element bearings. The cage segment includes a first side element and a second side element that are connected by a first bridge and a second bridge. At least one pocket is formed between the first and second bridges which is suitable for receiving at least one rolling element. The cage segment is manufactured from sheet metal.

Abstract: An assembly for a rolling element bearing, the assembly including a first cage segment and a second cage segment which are releasably connectable to one another, and at least one rolling element. The assembly further comprises a cage pocket for receiving the at least one rolling element. The cage pocket is at least partly defined by a cage pocket wall of at least one of the first cage segment and the second cage segment. The assembly is such that, when the at least one rolling element is in the cage pocket, the at least one rolling element prevents the first cage segment and the second cage segment from being releasably disengaged. A rolling element bearing can incorporate such an assembly.

Abstract: A cage and roller assembly includes rollers to be brought into rolling contact with a raceway surface provided on the outer periphery of a shaft, and an annular cage that retains the rollers. Lubricating oil is supplied through an oil supply hole that is provided inside the shaft and is open at an axial center region of the raceway surface. The cage includes annular portions having guide surfaces that are brought into contact with an inner peripheral surface of an outer member that is brought into rolling contact with the rollers, and cage bars that couple the annular portions together and are arranged with intervals in a circumferential direction. Clearances formed between the cage bars and the rollers housed in the pockets are larger in axial center portions of the cage bars between axial ends of the cage bars than at the axial ends of the cage bars.

Abstract: A tapered roller bearing includes an inner ring, an outer ring, a plurality of tapered rollers, and an annular cage. The cage has a small annular portion, a large annular portion, and a plurality of cage bars that couples the small annular portion and the large annular portion together. The cage is enabled to come into contact with an inner peripheral surface of the outer ring at least on an axially first side so that the contact allows the cage to be positioned in a radial direction. Each of the cage bars has pocket surfaces each of which faces an outer peripheral surface of the corresponding tapered roller, and each pocket surface has a flat surface shape that is straight in a direction from the inner ring toward the outer ring and that is enabled to come into line contact with the corresponding tapered roller.

Abstract: A bearing cage for receiving rolling elements is disclosed. In addition to two rings, the bearing cage also has a plurality of webs which run axially between the rings. In order to prevent the rolling elements from falling out of the pockets formed between the rings and the webs, the webs have a groove which runs in the direction of the respective web. When the rolling elements are inserted into the pockets, a tool engages into the groove and bends the edge region of the web in a direction of the rolling elements.

Abstract: A rolling bearing that can easily achieve the higher lubricating characteristic including the smaller rotational torque while employing the existing bearing shape and lubricant is provided. A rolling bearing 1 includes: an inner ring 2 and an outer ring 3 as a race ring; a plurality of rolling elements 4 held between the inner and outer rings; a retainer 5 that retains the rolling elements 4; a sealing member 11 provided at openings on opposite ends in an axial direction of the inner ring 2 and the outer ring 3; and grease 12 to be enclosed in an in-bearing space. At least one member selected from the inner ring 2, the outer ring 3, the retainer 5, and the sealing member 11 is provided with a flocking part 6 formed by flocking fiber on a surface of the member which is in contact with the grease 12.

Abstract: A spacer assembly for a bearing of a wind turbine and/or a bearing assembly for a wind turbine is provided. The bearing assembly includes an outer race, an inner race rotatable relative to the outer race, a plurality of roller elements positioned between the inner and outer race, and a plurality of load-bearing spacers configured between the roller elements. Each of the spacers includes a spacer portion and an extension portion. Thus, each of the spacers is arranged to contact adjacent spacers within the bearing assembly via the extension portion such that the extension portions of the spacers are configured to transfer loads experienced by the bearing assembly rather than the loads passing through the roller elements.

Abstract: A K-type cage bearing having two coaxial lateral rings; and a plurality of transverse bars set between the rings and spaced along the circumferential direction, two ends of each transverse bar are respectively connected with the two lateral rings, and two of the bars located adjacent to the opening of the cage are respectively defined as first and second transverse bars. Both the first and second transverse bars are configured with at least one connection element, all the connection elements extend into the opening of the cage, and the connection element on the first transverse bar faces the connection element on the second transverse bar in a one to one manner along the circumferential direction of the cage; one is configured with an inserting block, while the other has a groove.

Abstract: A bearing cage assembly (100) comprises a plurality of discrete bridge elements (206) disposed between adjacent rolling elements (112) and coupled between first and second axially spaced cage support wire rings (102, 104) which are appropriately tensioned. Spacers (110) are disposed between adjacent bridge elements and engage the bridge elements in a piloted engagement. The bridge elements maintain a separation between rolling elements, retain the rolling elements within the bearing assembly, and function as a lubrication reservoir for grease lubricated bearings. Profiled surfaces on the bridge elements position the bearing cage assembly on at least one axial end of the rolling elements.

Abstract: A two piece rolling element cage for a bearing assembly comprising a first and second cage, with axial projections extending from a cage body, oriented toward each other and inserted between rolling elements, on opposite axial ends of the rolling elements.

Abstract: A tapered roller bearing includes cage segments each having a pocket that retains one conical rolling element. The pocket is formed by two mutually-opposing circumferential bridges, which each extend between first and second circumferential ends of the cage segment, and at least two mutually-opposing connecting bridges, which connect the two circumferential bridges. The circumferential and connecting bridges have pocket sides, which delimit the pocket. The connecting bridges disposed in the region of the first and second circumferential ends each have a concavely-shaped first guide surface on their pocket and circumferential sides that partially enclose one rolling element. When a rolling element is disposed between the first circumferential end of one cage segment and the second circumferential end of the adjacent cage segment, the circumferential bridges of the two adjacent cage segments do not touch during operation.

Abstract: A bearing cage assembly (100) comprises a plurality of discrete bridge elements (206) disposed between adjacent rolling elements (1 12) and coupled between first and second axially spaced cage support wire rings (1 02, 1 04) which are appropriately tensioned. Spacers (1 10) are disposed between adjacent bridge elements and engage the bridge elements in a piloted engagement. The bridge elements maintain a separation between rolling elements, retain the rolling elements within the bearing assembly, and function as a lubrication reservoir for grease lubricated bearings. Profiled surfaces on the bridge elements position the bearing cage assembly on at least one axial end of the rolling elements.

Abstract: A cage for rolling elements of a bearing, which has a plastic base body and a metal coating fixed to the base body and at least partially covering the the base body. The cage provides mechanical stability, wear-resistance and corrosion resistance. This is achieved by the metal, at least sections, having a nanocrystalline granular structure.

Abstract: A two piece rolling element cage for a bearing assembly comprising a first and second cage, with axial projections extending from a cage body, oriented toward each other and inserted between rolling elements, on opposite axial ends of the rolling elements.

Abstract: A bearing cage for a rolling-element bearing includes a plurality of bearing cage segments configured to receive rolling elements in rolling-element pockets. Also included is at least one assembly wire, and each of the cage segments includes a coupling arrangement configured to thread the bearing cage segment onto the at least one assembly wire such that at least one rolling-element pocket is formed by two of the plurality of bearing cage segments adjacent in the circumferential direction that are threaded on the assembly wire. The bearing cage also includes an assembly device configured to convey an end of the assembly wire from an installation position to an axially far-side coupling arrangement of a bearing cage segment, through the axially far-side coupling arrangement of all bearing cage segments located on a bearing inner ring, and back again towards the installation position.

Abstract: A method to produce a cage for a rolling bearing, wherein the method comprises steps of: providing an elongated metal profile comprising a first and second distant ends, wherein the metal profile is essentially ring-shaped, subsequently joining the first and second ends of the metal profile to thereby form a closed ring, forming in the closed ring a plurality of openings on at least one axial side face of the ring, wherein the openings are meant to receive at least one rolling element of the rolling bearing, and wherein the forming of the openings is made by drilling from the axial side face of the ring. Furthermore, the invention regards a cage and a rolling bearing.

Abstract: A bearing cage assembly comprising of a plurality of discrete bridge elements coupled between first and second cage support wire rings having selected tensions, and conforming to the surfaces of associated rolling elements. The discrete bridge elements maintain rolling element in separation, provide rolling element retention within the bearing assembly, and function as a lubrication reservoir for grease lubricated bearings. The discrete bridge elements may be disposed between adjacent rolling elements, or may be configured to pass through axial bores of hollow rolling elements.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a roller bearing cage suited in particular to a supersized roller bearing, wherein the cage (1A) is configured such that a pair of ring parts (4 and 6) axially separated is connected by a plurality of column parts (5) sliding on an outer peripheral surfaces of rollers (RA), and a plurality of pocket holes (P) is evenly formed in a circumferential direction to store and hold the rollers (RA) at a peripheral wall portion, wherein a base body (2) including one ring part (4) and the column parts (5) with engagement convexes (5A) at leading ends thereof and a connection body (3) including the other ring part (6) with engagement concaves (6A) for engagement with the engagement convexes (5A) of the column parts (5) are set as separate members.

Abstract: A bearing cage (10) for a rolling-element bearing is split in the circumferential direction along at least one cutting line (11-1; 11-2) between a first and a second bearing cage section (12-1; 12-2). A projection (14) and a corresponding opening (15) are respectively formed on opposing bordering surfaces (13-1; 13-2) of the cutting line between the first and second bearing cage sections, and are configured to fix the bordering surfaces to each other in three directions upon meshing of the projection with the opening. A main axis (17-1; 17-2) of projection and opening extends at an angle (?) oblique to the rotational axis (16) of the bearing cage.

Abstract: A bearing cage for a rolling element bearing includes a plurality of individual bearing cage segments configured to respectively accommodate rolling elements in rolling element pockets formed by the bearing cage segments. Each bearing cage segment includes a first coupling device disposed on a first axial end thereof. A first lamellar support ring defines first and second ring halves that are connected to each other, are axially adjacent to each other are biased towards each other. The first ring half extends through the respective first coupling devices of the plurality of bearing cage segments and the second ring half is disposed on an axially-inner side or an axially-outer side of the first coupling devices such that the first coupling devices are clamped between the first and second ring halves.

Abstract: A bearing cage has an annular structure with a plurality of pockets defined therein. At least one first surface area of the annular structure is made from, or is coated with, a first material having lipophobic and/or oleophobic properties. A rolling-element bearing includes this bearing cage, a plurality of roller bodies respectively disposed in the pockets, and a lubricant that forms a contact angle of at least 90° when disposed on the first material.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a roller cage for mounting rollers around a circle in a bearing includes a) making a roller cage blank of cylindrical form, b) cutting the cage blank on opposite diagonal sides to form two generally semi-cylindrical halves, c) re-assembling the two semi-cylindrical halves of the cage blank by releasably clamping adjacent cut edges of each semi-cylindrical half together, and d) either before or after the cutting step, forming pockets for mounting a set of rollers in the cage on a circle about the axis of the reassembled cage. The last step d) allows one to provide pockets which mount the rollers in the correct position relative to the axis of the bearing even though the two semi-cylindrical halves when re-assembled no longer form a circle.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to prevent breakup of segments which constitute a split type retainer for a tapered roller bearing, when the tapered roller bearing is being mounted on target equipment, thereby improving operability in the mounting process. A segment for a tapered roller bearing is provided with a predetermined number of posts between a small-diameter-side end fringe which constitutes a small-diameter-side circumferential edge of a split type retainer and a large-diameter-side end fringe which constitutes a large-diameter-side circumferential edge thereof. Pockets are formed between the posts. At least the large-diameter-side end fringe, out of the small-diameter-side end fringe and the large-diameter-side end fringe, is provided with a large-diameter-side engagement piece.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to prevent breakup of segments which constitute a split type retainer for a tapered roller bearing, when the tapered roller bearing is being mounted on target equipment, thereby improving operability in the mounting process. A segment for a tapered roller bearing is provided with a predetermined number of posts between a small-diameter-side end fringe which constitutes a small-diameter-side circumferential edge of a split type retainer and a large-diameter-side end fringe which constitutes a large-diameter-side circumferential edge thereof. Pockets are formed between the posts. At least the large-diameter-side end fringe, out of the small-diameter-side end fringe and the large-diameter-side end fringe, is provided with a large-diameter-side engagement piece.

Abstract: A tapered roller bearing comprises an outer ring (32), an inner ring (33), a plurality of tapered rollers (34) arranged between the outer ring (32) and the inner ring (33), and a plurality of retainer segments (11a) having pockets for holding the tapered rollers (34) and arranged so as to be continuously lined with each other in a circumferential direction between the outer ring (32) and the inner ring (33). Here, the tapered roller (34) is arranged between two adjacent retainer segments (11b) and (11c) except for between the first retainer segment (11a) and the last retainer segment lined continuously with each other in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A rolling bearing cage includes: multiple rod members each of which is provided between adjacent two of multiple rolling elements that are arranged in a circumferential direction of a rolling bearing; and multiple coupling members each of which couples corresponding two of the rod members, which are adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction. Each of the coupling members is configured to be pivotable about an axis of a corresponding one of the rod members, which is connected to the coupling member, the axis extending in a longitudinal direction of the rod member, such that a relative angle between corresponding two of the coupling members, which are adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction, is adjustable.

Abstract: A bearing cage assembly consisting of a plurality of discrete bridge elements coupled between first and second cage support wire rings having selected tensions, and conforming to the surfaces of associated rolling elements. The discrete bridge elements maintain rolling element in separation, provide rolling element retention within the bearing assembly, and function as a lubrication reservoir for grease lubricated bearings.

Abstract: A bearing cage for a rolling element bearing includes a plurality of individual bearing cage segments configured to respectively accommodate rolling elements in rolling element pockets formed by the bearing cage segments. Each bearing cage segment includes a first coupling device disposed on a first axial end thereof. A first lamellar support ring defines first and second ring halves that are connected to each other, are axially adjacent to each other are biased towards each other. The first ring half extends through the respective first coupling devices of the plurality of bearing cage segments and the second ring half is disposed on an axially-inner side or an axially-outer side of the first coupling devices such that the first coupling devices are clamped between the first and second ring halves.

Abstract: A bearing cage has an annular structure with a plurality of pockets defined therein. At least one first surface area of the annular structure is made from, or is coated with, a first material having lipophobic and/or oleophobic properties. A rolling-element bearing includes this bearing cage, a plurality of roller bodies respectively disposed in the pockets, and a lubricant that forms a contact angle of at least 90° when disposed on the first material.

Abstract: A resin composition for a sliding member is difficult to peel and whose component is difficult to elute when the resin composition is formed as a film on a surface of a mechanical part, even though the resin composition is used in environment where the sliding member contacts lubricating oil containing a sulfur-based additive or in atmosphere containing a sulfur-based compound. A resin composition for a sliding member to be used for a mechanical part having a surface thereof formed of said sliding member. The resin composition contains polyamide-imide resin having an elongation percentage of 60% to 120%, fullerene, and at least one disulfide selected from among molybdenum disulfide and tungsten disulfide. 0.1 to 10 vol % of the fullerene and 0.5 to 20 vol % of the disulfide are contained in an entirety of the resin composition.

Abstract: A tapered roller bearing comprises an outer ring (32), an inner ring (33), a plurality of tapered rollers (34) arranged between the outer ring (32) and the inner ring (33), and a plurality of retainer segments (11a) having pockets for holding the tapered rollers (34) and arranged so as to be continuously lined with each other in a circumferential direction between the outer ring (32) and the inner ring (33). Here, the tapered roller (34) is arranged between two adjacent retainer segments (11b) and (11c) except for between the first retainer segment (11a) and the last retainer segment lined continuously with each other in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A cage for use in a roller bearing, said cage comprising a pair of generally semicircular molded plastic parts joined together, the molded plastic parts each comprising a set of pockets for receiving and locating rollers, and releasable fixings at their ends, wherein two generally semicircular molded plastic parts are detachably interconnected to each other by inter-engagement of their respective releasable fixings to form a complete generally circular cage.

Abstract: A multilayer film 21 is formed by layering layers whose adjoining layers are made of mutually different metals or alloys by an electroplating process on a surface of a metallic annular main body part 20 that has a pocket to accommodate a ball by holding the ball from both sides in the axial direction.

Abstract: A drawn cup roller bearing includes: an outer ring including a raceway surface; a first rib formed at one end of the outer ring by being bent substantially perpendicular to the raceway surface; a second rib formed at the other end of the outer ring by being bent inwardly so as to be substantially parallel to the raceway surface; a cage including pockets for holding rollers, respectively; and an annular projection stopper which is projected radially outwardly and provided over an entire outer circumference at a pocket side position of an outer circumferential surface of the cage. An end surface of the cage abuts against a part of the first rib and the annular projection stopper is interposed between an end surface of the second rib and the rollers in a state that the cage is assembled into the outer ring.

Abstract: A roller bearing cage includes annular portions provided respectively at opposite ends thereof, a plurality of pillar portions interconnecting the annular portions, a plurality of pockets for respectively holding needle rollers, and roller retaining portions formed respectively on circumferentially-opposed wall surfaces and of each pocket portion. A concave groove smaller in width than the pillar portion is formed axially in a back surface of each pillar portion and those portion of back surfaces of the annular portions disposed respectively at opposite ends of each pillar portion. Separation groove portions are formed respectively at opposite sides of those portions of the concave groove disposed respectively at the opposite ends of the pillar portion, and extend respectively to corresponding circumferentially-opposite side surfaces of the pillar portion, and each separation groove portion separates the corresponding roller retaining portion and annular portion from each other.

Abstract: A roller bearing cage includes annular portions provided respectively at opposite ends thereof, a plurality of pillar portions interconnecting the annular portions, a plurality of pockets for respectively holding needle rollers, and roller retaining portions formed respectively on circumferentially-opposed wall surfaces and of each pocket portion. A concave groove smaller in width than the pillar portion is formed axially in a back surface of each pillar portion and those portion of back surfaces of the annular portions disposed respectively at opposite ends of each pillar portion. Separation groove portions are formed respectively at opposite sides of those portions of the concave groove disposed respectively at the opposite ends of the pillar portion, and extend respectively to corresponding circumferentially-opposite side surfaces of the pillar portion, and each separation groove portion separates the corresponding roller retaining portion and annular portion from each other.

Abstract: A self-locking structure of a split roller bearing cage includes recesses, locker plates and locking projections. The recesses are defined in outer circumferential surfaces of opposite joint ends of two semicircular split roller bearing cage half-parts along horizontally inscribed tangential lines, that meet an outer circumference of the annular split roller bearing cage and intersect perpendicular with a split center axis of the annular split roller bearing cage. Recesses have widths and depths suitable to receive locker plates. The locker plates are horizontally attached to bottoms of the recesses defined in opposite joint ends of one of the cage half-parts. Locking projections are formed at bottoms of other recesses defined in opposite joint ends of the other cage half-parts to be coupled with respective locker plates. The two cage half-parts are aligned and engaged at their joint ends, forming a full circle. The locker plates can be automatically coupled to the locking projections.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cage in which a nitride layer is formed on the surface by using an iron and steel material with a carbon content of 0.25% by weight or less, fabricating it into a predetermined shape and conducting nitriding, which is more excellent in slidability and wear resistance than conventional one. For this purpose, a nitride layer having a hardness of Hv 650 or more at a thickness of 3 &mgr;m or more and 15 &mgr;m or less is formed on the surface of a cage.

Abstract: A metal window cage for a rolling bearing and supporting cylinder rollers. The cage having at least one ladder-shaped bent segment which is bent around to define the window cage. A joint is formed at adjacent cage segment ends which are interlocked in a dovetail shape lock at the segment ends. A connecting element connects the segment ends. The crosspieces at intervals along the cage segment and the connecting element at the joint are encapsulated by being molded over. Cylinder roller retaining clips are provided at the connecting element at the segment ends at the joint and also at the crosspieces between neighboring windows for cylinder rollers. The clips project radially inwardly to prevent the rollers from leaving the cage prior to installation of the cage and rollers in a bearing. The crosspieces and clips there are also molded over to retain them at the cage.

Abstract: The invention has plural plate-like members, each molded by a metal die using a synthetic resin material in a shape having pockets for retaining rolling elements. A shape obtained by mutually connecting each of the plural plate-like members with connecting portions at both ends is a substantially cylinder shape. A shape of a section between both end portions of each plate-like member has a convex warped shape constituting a part of the cylinder by being subjected to a distortion action owing to heat contraction after being molded by the metal die.

Abstract: Two axially spaced retailer end rings have axially inwardly extending blades forming circumferentially spaced roller pockets. No rigid connection of the end rings is provided. Circumferentially spaced rollers are aligned parallel to the bearing axis between the end rings such that ends of the rollers are received within the roller pockets. Abutment means limits axially outward movement of the end rings. The blades of the end rings have retention surfaces retaining the rollers radially and extend axially inwardly, parallel to the bearing axis, such that skew of the rollers is limited.

Abstract: A cage for a roller bearing which is free of fretting and abnormal noise, which can be manufactured at low cost, and which can be easily mounted in the bearing. The cage is formed by bending a metal sheet having pockets into a ring shape, temporarily joining its ends, heat-treating the ring thus formed to remove stress, and separating the temporarily joined portion. Such a cage tends to rotate slower than the raceway members on the driving side of the bearing, making it possible to reduce fretting. Such a cage can be used under high-temperature conditions.

Abstract: A spin bearing assembly including, a pair of mutually opposing complementary bearing support members having mutually spaced apart bearing support surfaces which may be, for example, bearing races and a set of spin bearings located therebetween. Each spin bearing includes a pair of end faces, a central rotational axis passing through the end faces, a waist region substantially mid-way between the end faces and having a first thickness dimension, and discrete side surface regions located between the waist region and the end faces and having a second thickness dimension different from the first thickness dimension of the waist region and wherein the side surface regions further have respective curvilinear contact surfaces adapted to provide a plurality of bearing contact points on the bearing support members.

Abstract: A novel rolling element bearing assembly comprises an inner race, an outer race, a plurality of rolling elements, and a carbon-carbon composite retainer. The carbon-carbon composite retainer is fabricated by providing a woven tube, cutting the woven tube into suitably sized rings, piercing the rings for rolling bearing elements, and densifying the resulting retainer. Alternatively, the tube can be densified, then cut into a plurality of retainer blanks which are then pierced. For use at operating temperatures above about 650.degree. C., ceramic coatings, such as silicon carbide (SiC), silicon nitride (Si.sub.3 N.sub.4) and boron nitride (BN) can be used to provide oxidation resistance for the carbon-carbon composite retainer at such elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A split bearing, a cage for a split or non-split bearing and a method of cutting a member of a split bearing is related in this disclosure. The split bearing has at least one component, such as the outer race, split, i.e., formed into at least two parts, each part defining two longitudinally extending surfaces which mate with a corresponding longitudinal surface of the adjacent part such that the mating surfaces define a helix in their longitudinal extent. The cage of the split or non-split bearing includes two annular parts that in assembly define a plurality of cavities each one adapted to receive a roller member of the bearing. Each of the two annular parts including at least two pieces joined together by a tongue and groove connection. The method of cutting a member of a split bearing involves cutting the member longitudinally such that the cut mating surfaces, define a helix in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A rolling bearing includes an outer raceway, an inner raceway, a plurality of rolling elements interposed between the outer raceway and the inner raceway, and a cage for holding the rolling elements away from each other at the same interval in a rolling direction of the rolling elements, the cage including a first layer subjected to a surface treatment of at least one of carbonitriding, phosphating, sulfonitriding and gas soft nitfriding, and a second layer formed of at least one of PTFE, MoS.sub.2, WS.sub.2, Ag and Sn when the first layer includes a treated surface subjected to the surface treatment of phosphating. The rolling bearing can stabilize the attitude of the rolling elements and retain the ease of grinding them. At the same time, the dynamic torque of the rolling elements can be minimized while insuring to prevent the rolling elements from falling away from the cage.

Abstract: A cage for a roller bearing which is free of fretting and abnormal noise, which can be manufactured at low cost, and which can be easily mounted in the bearing. The cage is formed by bending a metal sheet having pockets into a ring shape, temporarily joining its ends, heat-treating the ring thus formed to remove stress, and separating the temporarily joined portion. Such a cage tends to rotate slower than the raceway members on the driving side of the bearing, making it possible to reduce fretting. Such a cage can be used under high-temperature conditions.