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
Roller Bearing vs. Ball Bearing: What’s the Difference
17 October, 2023
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Bearings
How Do I Determine the Loads on a Bearing?
16 October, 2023
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Tutorials
The Basics of Static Load Carrying Capacity in Bearings
11 May, 2023
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Bearings
Dry Film lubricant for bearings used in vacuum applications
11 March, 2024
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Bearings
Radial Ball Bearings: life ratings
22 February, 2024
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Bearings
Mounting bearings with a cylindrical bore
21 February, 2024
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Bearings
How to mount or remove a bearing: procedure using heat
19 February, 2024
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Bearings
Bearing distributor: why it matters
08 February, 2024
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Bearings
Precision Bearings for Robotic Applications
07 February, 2024
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Bearings
Cylindrical roller bearings selection guide
05 February, 2024
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Bearings
Barrel Bearings: Types, Applications, and Leading Manufacturers
14 January, 2024
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Bearings
How to Install Bearings on a Shaft? Key methods
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