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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

01 April, 2026

23 min read

Bearings

How Do I Determine the Loads on a Bearing?

16 June, 2025

10 min read

Robotics

Bearings Used in Positioning Robots

04 May, 2026

19 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

Tutorials

Determine Shaft and Housing Fits for Bearings

02 May, 2026

14 min read

Industries

Power Generation Bearings

01 May, 2026

8 min read

Bearings

Water Pump Bearing Seals

01 May, 2026

11 min read

Bearings

Universal Joint Seals: Keeping Your U‑Joints Greased and Running

22 April, 2026

10 min read

Bearings

Drone Camera Gimbal Bearings

22 April, 2026

11 min read

Tutorials

Thrust Bearings. An Introduction to the features of each type

21 April, 2026

10 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 Positioning Robots

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

Humanoid Head and Neck Movement Bearings

Determine Shaft and Housing Fits for Bearings

Power Generation Bearings

Water Pump Bearing Seals

Universal Joint Seals: Keeping Your U‑Joints Greased and Running

Drone Camera Gimbal Bearings

Thrust Bearings. An Introduction to the features of each type

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