This article was updated on June 18, 2025. It was orginally published Nov. 15, 2002. Proper installation and maintenance are essential to bearing performance and premature failure prevention due to ...

Linear-motion bearings deal with the problem of providing low-friction translational (rather than rotational) motion. Sliding-surface bearings are stiffer and deflect less under load than ...

The challenge that machine tool builders face when designing spindles for milling machines and lathes is selecting bearings with the optimal balance of speed, load-carrying capacity, stiffness, and ...

With dozens of types of bearings and hundreds of thousands to choose from, selecting the correct bearing for your application can be a daunting task. However, if the right factors are carefully ...