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INTRODUCTION A bearing is a machine element that constrains relative motion and reduces friction between moving parts to only

the desired motion. The design of the bearing may, for example, provide for free linear movement of the moving part or for free rotation around a fixed axis; or, it may prevent a motion by controlling the vectors of normal forces that bear on the moving parts. Many bearings also facilitate the desired motion as much as possible, such as by minimizing friction. Bearings are classified broadly according to the type of operation, the motions allowed, or to the directions of the loads (forces) applied to the parts. The term "bearing" is derived from the verb "to bear" a bearing being a machine element that allows one part to bear another. The simplest bearings are bearing surfaces, cut or formed into a part, with varying degrees of control over the form, size, roughness and location of the surface. Other bearings are separate devices installed into a machine or machine part. The most sophisticated bearings for the most demanding applications are very precise devices; their manufacture requires some of the highest standards of current technology.

TYPES OF BEARING Anything that can be called a machine will invariably incorporate bearings. Bearings must fulfill a great variety of needs, and they constantly evolve in response to this.

Deep groove ball bearing: (1) This is the most widely used bearing in the world.

Angular contact thrust ball bearing (2) In this type, the rolling element meets the inner and outer ring raceways at a contact angle. This bearing can carry radial and axial loads

Thrust ball bearing: (3) Thrust ball bearings are capable of handling loads in the axial direction (axial loads). They can support heavy loads.

Cylindrical roller bearing: (4) The rolling elements are the cylindrical roller type.

Cylindrical roller bearing: (5) Here too the rolling elements are the cylindrical roller type. However in this instance the shape of the cage differs from that in (4).

Tapered roller bearing: (6) The rolling elements are of the tapered roller type. Because the rollers are tapered, this bearing is able to carry combined axial and radial loads.

Self-aligning roller bearing: (7) This bearing has an automatic aligning function to compensate for minute misalignments between the inner and outer rings during operation.

Thrust needle bearing: (8) This bearing is used in parts such as compressors that deliver the air in automobile air conditioning units.

Cage and roller: (9) This is one of several kinds of bearing used in vehicles' manual transmissions. It is required to be highly durable.

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