Bearing FAQs

We have assembled a wide variety of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about bearings (e.g. ball bearings, roller bearings, plain bearings, linear bearings) and bearing related products (and bearing se…

Bearing Speed
Bearing knowledge / 2019-08-01

Limiting speed values for instrument bearings are almost impossible to determine. However, generalizations may be made. Bearing size: Highest speeds may be obtained with the smallest bearing. How…

Bearing Heat
Bearing knowledge / 2019-07-31

Heat is generated either by shearing of the oil film or by rubbing contact. In hydrostatic and hydrodynamic bearings, heat generation at running speeds is the result of oil shear, and the amount of te…