- Spherical Roller Bearings: Spherical roller bearings are designed to primarily support heavy radial loads and moderate axial loads. Their unique design includes barrel-shaped rollers guided by inner and outer ring raceways with a common spherical raceway on the outer ring, allowing them to accommodate misalignment and axial displacement. They are commonly used in applications where heavy radial loads, shock loads, and misalignment are present, such as in heavy machinery, mining equipment, and industrial applications.

   - Radial contact bearings, also known as deep groove ball bearings, are designed primarily to support radial loads, which are forces acting perpendicular to the shaft's axis.

In summary, the key differences between taper roller bearings and spherical roller bearings lie in their load orientation, misalignment accommodation, and application suitability. Each type of bearing is tailored to meet specific operational requirements and environmental conditions in diverse industrial applications.