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One type of sliding bearing is a pillow block bearing. These bearings allow for misalignment of shafts, but have smaller load ratings than ball bearings.
One type of sliding bearing is a pillow block bearing. These bearings allow for misalignment of shafts, but have smaller load ratings than ball bearings.


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==Bearing Selection==
==Bearing Selection==

Latest revision as of 23:24, 6 January 2009

Types of Bearings

Rolling-Element Bearings

There are several types of rolling-element bearings. These bearings make contact by some small rolling element such as a ball or cylinder. Below are common rolling-element brearings and their cross-section designation.

Radial Ball Bearing Angular Ball Bearing Spherical Ball Bearing Needle Bearing Thrust Bearing

Sliding Bearings

One type of sliding bearing is a pillow block bearing. These bearings allow for misalignment of shafts, but have smaller load ratings than ball bearings.

Bearing Selection

Cylindrical Bearing Selection

Thrust Bearing Selection

References