What Are Thrust Bearings and How Do They Work?

Bearings are an important part of many machines. Consisting of a donut-shaped piece of material, they are designed to restrict or limit the motion of a machine’s moving parts while also reducing friction between the machine’s moving parts in the … Read More

What Are Pillow Block Bushings?

Bearings are used to help machines and objects rotate. They typically consist of housing unit with a hole that supports a machine’s or object’s shaft. The shaft is placed in the bearing’s hole where it’s able to easily rotate. In … Read More

Comparing the Different Types of Bearings

A bearing is a common machinery component that’s used to regulate the motion and reduce the friction of a moving part. It restricts relative movement to reduce the load placed on the part and the machine. In fact, the word … Read More