What is bearing ?
Bearing is a machine element that have constrained relative motion and use for reduces friction between moving parts of machine to obtain desired motion. We can say that the machine elements which support the rotating parts of a machine and reduce friction are called bearing
The word bearing is derived from the verb “to bear”. A bearing is a machine element that allows one part to bear another. The main functions of bearings are
- To reduce friction between moving rotatory parts.
- To support rotating parts of a machine.
- To bear radial and thrust load