Single row angular contact ball bearings can accommodate axial loads in one direction only. This type of bearing is typically adjusted against a second bearing. Their bearing rings have an upper and a lower shoulder and are non-separable.Single row angular contact ball bearings Incorporating a large number of balls to give it a relatively high load carrying capacity, these bearings can accommodate axial loads in one direction only, are typically adjusted against a second bearing and have non-separable rings.

Single row angular contact bearings have the capability to withstand heavy axial forces in one direction and heavy radial loads. This is due to the angle of contact. The more the angle of contact the more the axial thrust or load can be withstood by the bearing.