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The Pillow block bearings are commonly used thanks to their reliability, ease of installation, and durability. Pillow blocks, and their similar bearings plummer blocks, are frequently used, especially in industrial environments, where high performance and high load capacity are needed. Read more >>

While they are rarely recognized or considered, bearings are some of the most critical components in modern machinery. Bearings are what allow for parts in a machine to rotate freely with reduced friction, which in turn enables everything from cars and trucks, to washing machines and dentist’s drills. While there are many different types of bearings for many different uses, this blog will focus on one of the most ubiquitous, the ball bearing. Read more >>

If you want an object to spin in place, you’ll need to have it mounted on a shaft, and if you want that shaft to spin in place without flying off into the distance, you’ll need to have that shaft mounted in a bearing. But what are the different kinds of bearings how do they work, and what are their relative strengths and weaknesses? Read more >>

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Newton’s third law of motion is the essence of anything that moves us through the world. If you’re walking forward, it’s because your feet are pushing backward against the sidewalk. If you’re driving in a vehicle, you’re moving forward because the tires are implementing force in the opposite direction. This same principle can help explain how aircraft propellers work. Read more >>

A Bearing allows parts that sit close together to rotate freely and significantly reduce friction. Thrust bearings are rotary bearings that predominantly support axial loads. They're often used in automotive, marine, and aerospace applications. There are many variations of a thrust bearing— each designed to support different loads and performance. Read more >>