Thrust bearings are used to support axial loads, such as vertical shafts. Spherical, conical or cylindrical rollers are used; and non rolling element bearings such as hydrostatic or magnetic bearings see some use where particularly heavy loads or low friction is needed more...
The purpose of a ball bearing is to reduce rotational friction and support radial and axial loads. It achieves this by using at least two races to contain the balls and transmit the loads through the balls. Usually one of the races is held fixed.the ball bearing is the least expemore...
Self-aligning ball bearings are constructed with the inner ring and ball assembly contained within an outer ring that has a spherical raceway. This construction allows the bearing to tolerate a small angular misalignment resulting from deflection or improper mounting more...