Many types of machinery use needle roller clutches. They can be found in lubricator drives, speed compensation systems and other industrial and transport applications, including motorcycles and the latest generation of electric bikes. They are one-way clutches operating on a hardened shaft, which means they can transmit torque in a single direction and are compact in size. Each unit has a thin outer wall, while inside is a series of ramps with needle rollers held in place by springs. This individual springing of each needle roller ensures precise operation thanks to the rollers maintaining constant contact with the shaft.

What all this means in practice is that the bearings transmit power to the shaft in one direction only whilst allowing a free over-run in the opposite direction. This means needle roller clutches can be used for many different over-running, back-stopping and holding functions as well as enabling accurate operation of machine indexing functions.

At Simply Bearings we stock a range of needle roller clutch type one way bearings. These come from respected major manufacturers, including SKF, NSK, INA and FAG. The bearings are available in a wide choice of internal and external diameters and widths, so you can be sure the Simply Bearings range will offer the correct type for your requirements. Inside diameters span a range from 4mm up to 35mm and outside diameters from 8mm up to 42mm. Bearing widths range from 6mm to 30mm.

Ordering from us is a straightforward process. Simply use the drop-down lists at the top of the needle roller clutches page of our website to select the internal and external dimensions and width, plus the type of bearing you need. That's all there is to it, but if you require any assistance with ordering, our experienced and friendly customer services team is on the end of the phone ready to offer help. We're happy to supply both small and large orders, and price breaks are available if you require larger quantities.

We offer free second-class postal delivery on all orders too. If you need your needle roller clutch type one way bearings faster, you can opt for first-class or courier delivery at the website checkout. We're happy to supply overseas customers as well as those in the UK. And, of course, all of our products are covered by our 90-day, no-quibble, money-back guarantee, so you can buy from Simply Bearings with complete confidence.