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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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
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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 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 […]
08 July, 2022
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Bearings
How Do I Determine the Loads on a Bearing?
16 October, 2023
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Bearings
Roller Bearing vs. Ball Bearing: What’s the Difference
17 October, 2023
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Tutorials
The Basics of Static Load Carrying Capacity in Bearings
11 May, 2023
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Bearings
How to select the best high temperature bearing
18 April, 2024
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Bearings
Crossed Roller Bearings used in Robotics
15 April, 2024
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Bearings
Rotating Motion: The Role of Ball Bearings
05 April, 2024
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Bearings
Bearings used for Robotic Linear, Joint, and Arc Movement