Bearings

A bearing is an assembly unit that is part of a support or thrust device and supports a shaft, axle or other movable structure with specified stiffness. It fixes the position in space, ensures rotation, rolling or linear movement (for linear bearings) with minimal resistance, and receives and transmits load from the movable unit to other parts of the structure. That is, a bearing is a support that receives loads and allows relative movement of mechanism parts in the required direction. Depending on the purpose of application, corresponding types of bearings are required. By the direction of the incoming load, parts are divided into: radial — withstand force in the radial direction; thrust — accept load in the axial direction. Under the combined action of radial and axial loads, combined models are used. In them, axial power is transmitted to the end parts of the liners. Advantages of bearings: Resistance to high radial loads and vibrations. Split design, simplifying installation and maintenance. Low noise level during operation. Small radial dimensions. Maintaining operability at high rotation speeds and angular speeds of shafts. Possibility of use in aggressive environments and in contaminated conditions.