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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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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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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 a linear bearing, rotary, or a combination of both.Plain  or sleeve bearings are generally simple but can be complex in design – for example, a sleeve bearing […]

26 July, 2024

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How Do I Determine the Loads on a Bearing?

16 October, 2023

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Roller Bearing vs. Ball Bearing: What’s the Difference

17 October, 2023

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The Basics of Static Load Carrying Capacity in Bearings

11 May, 2023

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Bearings

RBC Spherical Bearings: Swaged, Load Slot, Split Race

23 September, 2024

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Bearings

Forces and Motion in Bearings Explained

12 September, 2024

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Applications of Hybrid Bearings

10 September, 2024

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Tutorials

What Are Rod Ends and How Are They Used?

10 September, 2024

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Selecting the Correct Bearing for Your Application

09 September, 2024

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Plug-and-Play Ready Range Extender for Robotics

26 August, 2024

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PSC Series Precision Planetary Gear Units for Robots

23 August, 2024

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Complete solutions for articulated arms in Robots

15 August, 2024

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Bearings needed to build a robot

12 August, 2024

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