Most Common Bearing Uses

A bearing is one of the most important machine elements that greatly contributes to the overall function of a specific machine or equipment. Bearing was first used in an axle assembly by Phillip Vaughan who was a carriage maker and inventor. Soon after, bearings are used in huge variety of industries and the most common bearing uses are for the following:

- Automotive industry. Bearings are used in almost all motor vehicles. These are used for essential parts like the engine, drive shaft, steering and driveline. Bearings are also used to enhance the performance of the vehicles, reduce CO2 emissions, decrease friction and increase fuel efficiency.

- Office equipment. Bearings are also used in different types of office machines such as printers, fax machines and photocopiers. The most common types of bearings used in this industry are needle bearings, deep grove ball bearings and small ball bearings.

- Paper-making machines. In the paper-making industry, bearings are widely used. They are essential in reducing downtime and boosting productivity. Spherical roller bearings and cylindrical bearings are among the most common ones used in paper-making machines.

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