Abstract: Each individual roller member is seated in its own cage element which freely abuts only equivalent or similar type neighboring cage elements. Each roller member can only protrude from the cage element with its rolling surface which prevents damage to the recirculating raceway while ensuring a proper rolling motion of the roller members upon the bearing raceway. The end faces of the cage elements contribute to this effect, too, and can also ensure a proper mutual support of the cage elements in all situations. In addition to a reduction of friction, both an increase of longevity and a damping effect can also be achieved.