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A Bearing is a machine element used to guide motion and minimize friction between moving parts. They typically provide either free linear movement for a moving part or free rotation around a stationary axis. Bearings are classified in three ways: the directions of the forces applied to the bearing, the type of friction it experiences, or the type of rolling contact. This blog will explain the main classifications of bearings and what makes each of them unique. Read more >>

The Timken Company is a global industrial leader with a growing portfolio of high-quality engineered bearings and power transmission product brands. With over a century of knowledge and innovation behind them, Timken remains committed to improving the reliability and efficiency of global industries that help move technology forward. Timken does this in a variety of ways. They help with NASA in their mission to Mars, collaborate with renewable-energy companies to power the world’s largest wind turbines, and partner with engineers to include global transportation, including drilling the longest rail tunnel in the world. With over 25 brands under the Timken name, the company continues to grow and meet the dynamic needs of the global market. Read more >>

In the aviation and mechanical market, there are many types of electric motor ball bearings as well as roller bearings. Most electric engines in mechanical offices comprise a moving component course, either metal balls or roller heading. In this article, we will look at these various sorts of orientation and fixing strategies that can help in the aeronautical and IT hardware space. Read more >>

Bearings are in use throughout aircraft, automobiles, and marine craft. As such, they are subject to extreme conditions that, over time, can wear them down and eventually lead to failure. Factors such as fatigue, contamination, brinelling, misalignment, lubrication failure, and more can all be causes of bearing of failure. This blog will explore the two main causes of bearing failure - fatigue and contamination - how to identify them, and what causes them. Read more >>

From automobiles to aircraft, many vehicle components utilize bearings for their provided benefits. Flanged ball bearings are specific bearing designs for ball bearings, featuring an extension or lip on the outer ring that aids in mounting and positioning of the bearing within the assembly. Ball bearings are typically implemented within a system to reduce friction from rotation, as well as bear radial and axial loads. Flanged type ball bearings in particular are then used when the bearing needs to be locked in place and bear axial loads without being moved. Read more >>