Bearing

"Bearing" is a mechanical component. Do you know its function?

They are the basis of the mechanical industry. They are used in a variety of machines, but since they work in the shadows, most people who are not involved in the machine building industry may not see it or pay attention to it.

Therefore, I will explain the basics of bearings and briefly describe the functions they serve.

The early form of linear motion bearings was to place a row of wooden poles under a row of crowbars. Modern linear motion bearings use the same operating principle, except that balls are sometimes used instead of rollers. The simplest swivel bearing is a sleeve bearing, which is simply a bushing sandwiched between the wheel and axle. This design was later replaced by rolling bearings, which replaced the original bushings with many cylindrical rollers, each rolling element acting like a separate wheel.

Bearings are "parts that assist the rotation of objects." They support the shafts that rotate inside the machine.

The scope of application covers automobiles, airplanes, generators, etc. As small as household appliances used every day, such as refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, and air conditioners. Bearings support the rotating shafts of wheels, gears, turbines, rotors, etc. In these machines, allowing them to spin more smoothly.

In layman's terms: Bearings are an important component in contemporary mechanical equipment. Its main function is to support the mechanical rotating body, reduce the friction coefficient during its movement, and ensure its rotation accuracy.

Bearings play a vital role in our daily lives, but precisely because of their importance, we must constantly strive to make them more precise and durable.

In addition, and crucially for the development of machine technology, we will continue to develop bearings that can operate in harsher and more specialized conditions.

There is no doubt that bearings will continue to evolve and change, and improve our livelihoods by “making the world go round.”