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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

10 min read

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

6 min read

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

Bearings

Bearings used in Extreme Operating Conditions

20 February, 2026

24 min read

Bearings

Radial Shaft Seals

16 February, 2026

12 min read

Power Transmission

Power Transmission Seals

12 February, 2026

14 min read

Tutorials

Principles of Sealing Selection and Application

04 February, 2026

17 min read

Robotics

Selecting the Right Humanoid Robotics Motion Component Partner

26 January, 2026

32 min read

Bearings

DC Axial Fans for Thermal Management in Confined Enclosures

24 January, 2026

13 min read

Bearings

Strain Type Sensors for Detecting Load, Joint Feedback, and Limb Tension in Dynamic Environments

22 January, 2026

26 min read

Bearings

Custom Machined Components for Mechanical Integration of Subsystems

20 January, 2026

12 min read

Bearings

Hybrid Motors with Integrated Position Sensors

17 January, 2026

20 min read

Types of Bearings and Their Uses

Do Ball Bearings Reduce Friction?

Sleeve Bearing vs. Ball Bearing

Factors Affecting Friction Torque in Bearings

Forces and Motion in Bearings Explained

How Do I Determine the Loads on a Bearing?

Bearings used in Extreme Operating Conditions

Radial Shaft Seals

Power Transmission Seals

Principles of Sealing Selection and Application

Selecting the Right Humanoid Robotics Motion Component Partner

DC Axial Fans for Thermal Management in Confined Enclosures

Strain Type Sensors for Detecting Load, Joint Feedback, and Limb Tension in Dynamic Environments

Custom Machined Components for Mechanical Integration of Subsystems

Hybrid Motors with Integrated Position Sensors

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