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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

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

Bearings

Bearing Used in Welding Robots

14 April, 2026

18 min read

Bearings

Humanoid Robotic Knee and Ankle Pivot Bearings

13 April, 2026

21 min read

Bearings

The Different Types of Bearing Seals

08 April, 2026

10 min read

Bearings

Bushings vs. Bearings: Key Factors to Consider

06 April, 2026

14 min read

Tutorials

Bearing Design Fundamentals: A Complete Guide for Engineers

05 April, 2026

13 min read

Bearings

The Most Common Bearing Failures and How to Prevent Them

04 April, 2026

12 min read

Bearings

Bearings Used in Assembly Robots

03 April, 2026

18 min read

Bearings

How to Select Grease for Ball & Roller Bearings

03 April, 2026

23 min read

Robotics

Achieving Smooth Motion in Humanoid Robots: The Bearing Engineer’s Perspective

02 April, 2026

17 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?

Bearing Used in Welding Robots

Humanoid Robotic Knee and Ankle Pivot Bearings

The Different Types of Bearing Seals

Bushings vs. Bearings: Key Factors to Consider

Bearing Design Fundamentals: A Complete Guide for Engineers

The Most Common Bearing Failures and How to Prevent Them

Bearings Used in Assembly Robots

How to Select Grease for Ball & Roller Bearings

Achieving Smooth Motion in Humanoid Robots: The Bearing Engineer’s Perspective

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