Bearings that require a separate pressurized lubrication system need more space than self-lubricating types. The relative space required at the actual load-support point is not clear because a ...

Engine bearings do many things. They support moving parts like crankshafts and connecting rods, but they also play a role in determining an engine's oil pressure and protect the crankshaft from being ...

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 ...

There's a bearing type for every reason and every possible application. MAHLE Clevite has got you covered, from Mom's grocery-getter to 11,000hp blown Nitro motors. Here's the scoop on choosing the ...

Software that examines bearing fundamentals leads to better designs. The rolling elements in antifriction bearings are critical components that can affect the overall performance of an entire machine.

Although performance bearings aren't the first thing you think of when defining the specifications for a high-performance engine, and they probably won't do much to increase engine output, they are ...

This is the third and final report in a series, Selecting, Configuring and Lubricating Tapered Roller Bearings for High-Speed Machine Tool Spindles. The first installment is Selecting Tapered Roller ...

Bearing clearance is one of the fundamental aspects of engine building and one that continues to spark debate and divisive opinions—and as with everything from nitrous systems to eating chocolate, ...