Although replaced in recent years by roller bearings, friction bearings (also called solid bearings or plain bearings) were a railroad standard for many years. Friction bearings were blocks of metal, ...

Bearing Applications provides an overview of the many different types of bearings used in mechanical applications. Bearings are an essential part of many applications because they provide movement and ...

SKF in Sweden has developed a new family of bearings that reportedly reduces friction and energy consumption by at least 30%, compared to standard ISO products. SKF in Sweden has developed a new ...