Bearings A mechanical bearing allows for the positioning, conveyance of stress and rotation between two parts by replacing a sliding action with a rolling action. This mechanical component optimises the connection's friction and precision. A ball bearing consists of two coaxial races between which the slightly lubricated balls are placed, and kept spaced apart by means of a cage. More... Bearing housings Housings are mechanisms used in mechanical construction to support and guide, in rotation, transmission shafts. Depending on the desired use, these housings may be: *smooth where the shafts resting on the bushings are subjected to sliding friction between the surfaces in contact with one another *rolling where the contact occurs through balls or rollers contained in cages. Here rolling friction occurs, allowing for greater charge on the housings and faster rotation speed. More... Spherical plain bearings and rod ends A spherical-shaped part used as a joint in mechanisms which need to be able to move in different directions. More... Needle and roller Needle roller bearings achieve high load carrying capacity in a small footprint and excel in demanding positioning and automation applications. We offer many different styles of bearings, including radial bearings, thrust bearings and needle roller bearings, as well as cam rollers and track rollers. More...
