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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

10 min read

Tutorials

Factors Affecting Friction Torque in Bearings

10 February, 2024

13 min read

Bearings

Forces and Motion in Bearings Explained

01 April, 2026

23 min read

Bearings

How Do I Determine the Loads on a Bearing?

16 June, 2025

10 min read

Tutorials

Magnetic Encoders Explained

18 May, 2026

11 min read

Bearings

Bearings Used in Collaborative Robots

17 May, 2026

14 min read

Bearings

How to select the best high temperature bearing

15 May, 2026

20 min read

Robotics

Humanoid Finger Joint Bearings

14 May, 2026

12 min read

Tutorials

Complete Overview of Pump Bearing Types

12 May, 2026

17 min read

Robotics

Bearings Used in Positioning Robots

04 May, 2026

19 min read

Tutorials

Machine Tool Spindle Bearings Types & Selection Guide

04 May, 2026

27 min read

Industries

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

03 May, 2026

16 min read

Bearings

Humanoid Head and Neck Movement Bearings

03 May, 2026

12 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?

Magnetic Encoders Explained

Bearings Used in Collaborative Robots

How to select the best high temperature bearing

Humanoid Finger Joint Bearings

Complete Overview of Pump Bearing Types

Bearings Used in Positioning Robots

Machine Tool Spindle Bearings Types & Selection Guide

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

Humanoid Head and Neck Movement Bearings

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