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Bearings

Types of Bearings and Their Uses

Numerous rolling bearing types are classified according to their design features and uses. While the main load direction creates the distinction between radial and thrust bearings, the shapes of the rolling elements divide them into ball and roller bearings. Bearings are also classified by the manner in which the rolling bearings guide a shaft, for […]

28 October, 2022

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Bearings

Do Ball Bearings Reduce Friction?

Ball bearings are often used for reducing friction within a mechanical assembly. Bearings can be categorized into three basic types: Ball & Roller Ball and Roller bearings are classified as anti-friction bearings because they rely on a rolling element between two surfaces to reduce friction. The anti-friction component is the rolling element of either a ball […]

08 July, 2022

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Bearings

Sleeve Bearing vs. Ball Bearing

Sleeve Bearings Sleeve bearings, also known as plain bearings or “friction” bearings, are the oldest of all bearing technologies.  They are versatile bearings that can be used as linear bearings, rotary, or a combination of both.Plain  or sleeve bearings are generally simple but can be complex in design – for example, a sleeve bearing using […]

26 July, 2024

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Tutorials

Factors Affecting Friction Torque in Bearings

10 February, 2024

13 min read

Bearings

Forces and Motion in Bearings Explained

12 September, 2024

17 min read

Bearings

How Do I Determine the Loads on a Bearing?

16 June, 2025

10 min read

Robotics

Precision in Motion: The Core Components Powering Humanoid Robots

10 October, 2025

15 min read

Bearings

A Guide to Robot Joint Bearing Design

07 October, 2025

18 min read

Bearings

MinebeaMitsumi Bearing-Related Products

04 October, 2025

6 min read

Bearings

Self-Aligning Ball Bearings: Exploring Applications and Recent Innovations

03 October, 2025

12 min read

Bearings

Bearings used for Robotic Linear, Joint, and Arc Movement

03 October, 2025

15 min read

Industries

Precision Machined Parts for Aircraft

29 September, 2025

16 min read

Industries

Bearing Usage Across an Agricultural Drone

26 September, 2025

21 min read

Industries

Frameless BLDC Motors for Joint Actuation in Elbows, Knees, and Wrists

22 September, 2025

8 min read

Bearings

NMB Rod End & Spherical Bearings

19 September, 2025

13 min read

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