In rolling mills, multi-row cylindrical roller bearings are used to accommodate radial loads in work roll and back-up roll bearing arrangements. CHG multi-row cylindrical roller bearings are particularly suitable for high rolling speeds and the heaviest roll forces.

For accuracy, the inner rings are often ground together with the roll body for exact runout. Bearings with standard tolerances can be paired for equal load taking or special precision bearings used for work rolls in thin strip and foil rolling.