A bearing is any tool that is used to allow for relative motion between objects. They are applied in an extensive variety of contexts and are available in an equally wide variety of configurations; bearings can be spherical, cylindrical, needle-shaped, tapered and many other shapes.
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Dynaroll CorporationSylmar, CA 800-235-1235 The team at Dynaroll Corporation has made it a priority to provide their customers with stellar products like their many bearings, as well as testing, lubricating, assembly and installation services and top notch customer service. For over 20 years they have been partnering with companies in the aerospace, automotive and medical fields, to name just a few. Contact them today!
Pacific International Bearing, Inc.Union City, CA 800-228-8895 Not only does Pacific International Bearing supply their customers with unbelievably well made bearings and similar models, they also ensure that they receive the best fit for their application. PIB provides services in the selection of products, tolerance testing, lubrication, handling and installation. They also guarantee a plethora of materials to choose from and affordable pricing.
Frantz® ManufacturingSterling, IL 815-625-7063 Domestic manufacturing and testing facilities provide the quality assurance that gives Frantz® Manufacturing Company customers peace of mind regarding the products delivered, like their bearings. Lean production methods provide time delivery in less than container lot sizes that improve its customer's return on investment and conform to their lean production needs.
Rexnord Industries, LLCMilwaukee, WI 866-739-6673 Because so many companies within so many varied industries depend on material handling equipment, a company like Rexnord Industries, which produces parts like bearings, couplings and stearns for a variety of equipment, is vital. At Rexnord, you know you will get a plethora of part options, excellent service, affordable prices and the highest quality parts around.
Aircraft Bearing CorpSan Clamente, CA 800-970-2007 Aircraft Bearing manufactures & stocks ball bearings and a variety of related parts, which are manufactured for extreme temperatures and hostile environments. We also offer our customers the option of custom products for when they have extremely detailed needs. Aircraft Bearing is about helping our customers and making sure they receive the highest quality in products.
Kaydon® Corporation, Inc.Muskegon, MI 800-514-3066 A leading designer and manufacturer of custom-engineered, performance-critical products such as bearings, Kaydon® Corporation Inc. supplies a broad and diverse group of aerospace and defense, medical systems, semiconductor, industrial machinery, heavy equipment, renewable energy, and aftermarket customers. They are proud to be known as the makers of high quality products.
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Industry, commerce and consumer products contexts all rely on bearings to allow for the reduction of friction between moving parts in a wide variety of products. In industrial contexts, bearings are applied in order to allow for the movement of industrial components relative to each other. Bearings can be found in engines, assembly lines, fans and in a variety of tools such as lathes, saws, drills and routers. In commercial settings, such as in offices, bearings can be found in swivel chairs, in desk drawers and in door hardware. Consumer products like bicycles, automobiles, hand tools, furniture like desks and dressers, exercise equipment and a variety of other products also usually involve the use of bearings. Every product or system that involves the movement of objects relative to each other requires the use of a bearing, and those bearings often involve ball bearings, cylinders, needles or other similarly shaped bearing materials.
Bearings can be made out of many materials, but steel and ceramics are among the most common bearing construction materials. Steel is popular because of its high strength and durability, and ceramic materials are popular because of their corrosion resistance and other favorable physical properties. There are two classifications for bearings: linear and rotary. These classifications are based on the kind of motion that they are designed to facilitate. Linear bearings allow for the movement of their borne objects in a straight line; they are used for pushing and pulling motions, such as the opening and closing of a drawer. A rotary bearing is designed for radial motion, like that of a spinning wheel. Bearings vary widely in terms of their size and shape. Some varieties are small enough to be held in hand, while others can be as large as ten feet in diameter. Bearings this large are used in places like hydroelectric power plants. Bearings have been used for many years, and their low cost ensures that they will continue to be used in the future.
