
NEEDLE ROLLERS AND SHAFTS, AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS SIZES AND MATERIALS TO SUIT DIVERSE APPLICATIONS
Bowman offers a wide range of needle rollers and shafts, available in various sizes and materials to suit diverse applications. Crafted from high carbon chrome steel (52100) and stainless steel (316/304/400C), these components are designed for durability and performance. With a compact design, they are ideal for applications with limited space while offering reliable support and efficiency.
The Key Strengths of the Needle Rollers & Shafts

Precision Engineering
Manufactured with fine tolerances to ensure smooth motion and optimal performance.

Versatile Material Options
Available in various materials to suit diverse applications and environments.

Wide Size Range
Offered in multiple dimensions to meet varying load and design requirements.

Heat-Treated for Durability
Enhanced through heat treatment for improved strength and wear resistance.

Extensive Usage Potential
Suitable for automotive, industrial, and precision machinery applications.

Dimensional Accuracy
Designed with exact measurements to ensure perfect alignment and fit.
Needle Rollers, Rollers and Precision Shaft Data
| 1mm | 2.8mm 3.8mm 4.8mm 5.8mm 6.8mm |
| 1.5mm | 4.8mm 5.8mm 6.8mm 7.8mm 8.8mm 9.8mm 10.8 mm 11.8 mm 12.8 mm 13.8 mm 14.8 mm |
| 1.7mm | 10.8 mm 11.8 mm 12.8 mm 13.8 mm 14.8 mm |
| 2mm | 4.8mm 5.8mm 6.8mm 7.8mm 8.8mm 9.8mm 10.8 mm 11.8 mm 12.8 mm 13.8 mm 14.8 mm |
| 2.5mm | 4.8mm 5.8mm 6.8mm 7.8mm 8.8mm 9.8mm 10.8mm 11.8mm 12.8mm 13.8mm 14.8mm 15.8mm 16.8mm 17.8mm 18.8mm 19.8mm 20.8mm 21.8mm 22.8mm 23.8mm 24.8mm |
| 3mm | 4.8mm 5.8mm 6.8mm 7.8mm 8.8mm 9.8mm 10.8mm 11.8mm 12.8mm 13.8mm 14.8mm 15.8mm 16.8mm 17.8mm 18.8mm 19.8mm 20.8mm 21.8mm 22.8mm 23.8mm 24.8mm |
| 3.5mm | 5.8mm 6.8mm 7.8mm 8.8mm 9.8mm 10.8mm 11.8mm 12.8mm 13.8mm 14.8mm 15.8mm 16.8mm 17.8mm 18.8mm 19.8mm 20.8mm 21.8mm 22.8mm 23.8mm 24.8mm 25.8mm |
| 4mm | 4.8mm 5.8mm 6.8mm 7.8mm 8.8mm 9.8mm 10.8mm 11.8mm 12.8mm 13.8mm 14.8mm 15.8mm 16.8mm 17.8mm 18.8mm 19.8mm 20.8mm 21.8mm 22.8mm 23.8mm 24.8mm 26.8mm 27.8mm 28.8mm 29.8mm |
| 4.5mm | 5.8mm 6.8mm 7.8mm 8.8mm 9.8mm 10.8mm 11.8mm 12.8mm 13.8mm 14.8mm 15.8mm 16.8mm 17.8mm 18.8mm 19.8mm 20.8mm 21.8mm 22.8mm 23.8mm 24.8mm 26.8mm 27.8mm 28.8mm 29.8mm |
| 5mm | 5.8mm 6.8mm 7.8mm 8.8mm 9.8mm 10.8mm 11.8mm 12.8mm 13.8mm 14.8mm 15.8mm 16.8mm 17.8mm 18.8mm 19.8mm 20.8mm 21.8mm 22.8mm 23.8mm 24.8mm 26.8mm 27.8mm 28.8mm 29.8mm |
| 5.5mm | 7mm 13.8mm 17mm 18.8mm 26.8mm 33.8mm 35.8mm |
| 5.7mm | 16.6mm |
| 6mm | 6mm 8mm 9mm 10mm 11mm 12mm 13mm 16mm 17.8mm 19.8mm 21mm 23.8mm 25.8mm 26.2mm 29.8mm |
| 6.04mm | 9.4mm |
| 6.193mm | 23.75mm |
| 6.32mm | 12.7mm |
| 6.33mm | 25.14 |
| 6.35mm | 6.35mm 7.2mm 10.7mm 20.8mm |
| 6.5mm | 6.5mm 7mm 9mm 10mm 18mm 20.8mm 27.8mm 31.8mm 33.8mm 37.8mm 39.8mm |
| 6.9mm | 11.3mm |
| 7mm | 7mm 8mm 9mm 10mm 11mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm 29.8mm 35.8mm 37.8mm 38mm |
| 7.071mm | 30mm 40mm |
| 7.5mm | 7.5mm 8mm 9mm 10.5mm 12mm 15.5mm 20mm 29.8mm 34.8mm 39.8mm |
| 7.92mm | 14.4mm 14.5mm |
| 7.938mm | 25mm |
| 7.99mm | 13mm |
| 8mm | 8mm 9mm 12mm 13mm 16.5mm 17.3mm 22mm 40mm |
| 8.035mm | 15mm |
| 8.5mm | 21mm 21.75mm |
| 8.74mm | 17.3mm |
| 8.8mm | 12.7mm |
| 9mm | 10mm 14mm 24.5mm 34.8mm |
| 9.23mm | 13.5mm |
| 9.5mm | 16.2mm |
| 9.75mm | 13.4mm |
| 9.85mm | 11.5mm |
| 9.86mm | 20mm |
| 9.525mm | 13.6mm |
| 10mm | 10mm 11mm 12mm 14mm 15mm 16mm 17mm 18mm 20mm 30mm 41.8mm 47.8mm 49.8mm 59.8mm |
| 10.2mm | 9.5mm |
| 11mm | 11mm 12mm 15mm 18mm |
| 10.312mm | 50mm |
| 12mm | 12mm 13mm 14mm 16mm 21mm 22mm 25mm 28mm |
| 12.7mm | 14mm 47mm |
| 13mm | 15mm |
| 13.39mm | 25mm |
| 14mm | 15mm 16mm 20mm 22mm |
| 14.3mm | 31mm |
| 15mm | 15mm 16mm 22mm 24mm 39mm |
| 16mm | 17mm 24mm 27mm 55mm |
| 18mm | 19mm 32mm |
| 18.82mm | 22mm |
| 19mm | 20mm 28mm |
Frequently Asked Questions
If the answer to your question is not listed below, please feel free to give us a call directly on +44 (0)1235 462500 or email us on sales@bowman.co.uk.
What are needle rollers?
Needle rollers are a type of rolling element bearing that uses long, cylindrical rollers. They offer high load-carrying capacity and are ideal for compact spaces.
How do needle rollers work?
Needle rollers reduce friction between two moving parts by rolling along a raceway, enabling smooth and efficient movement in machinery.
How do I select the right needle roller and shaft for my application?
The selection depends on factors like load capacity, speed, operating environment, and shaft size. Refer to the product specifications or simply contact us(email, tel, send enquiry).
Does Bowman Plain Bearings provide custom needle rollers and shafts?
Bowman Plain Bearing offers a range of standard needle rollers in various sizes, but custom sizes and configurations can be provided upon request to meet specific application needs.




