Spherical roller bearings offer an unequaled combination of high load capacity, high tolerance to shock loads, and self-aligning ability, but they are speed limited. Accordingly, they are used in ...

Bearing types and functions—from plain bearings to roller-element bearings Bearing maintenance; the importance of proper lubrication Bearing specialist certification and common manufacturer standards ...

Babbitt, like most bearing types, requires lubricant to reduce friction and remove heat from the bearing, rotating shaft and stationary housing. Babbitt bearings are a fluid film, or hydro-dynamic, ...