Wire race bearing consisting of wire races, balls and cage.
A bearing element is a component used in mechanics to support rotating or moving parts. Bearing elements can help to minimize friction and wear and extend the service life of machines and equipment.
There are different types of bearing elements that can be used depending on the application and load requirements. Examples of bearing elements include ball bearings, roller bearings, plain bearings, needle bearings, thrust bearings, spherical plain bearings and bearing blocks.
Ball bearings are one of the most common types of bearing elements and consist of an inner and an outer ring, between which balls are inserted. These balls ensure that the two rings can rotate with low friction and precision. Roller bearings work in a similar way to ball bearings, but use cylindrical rollers instead of balls. Plain bearings, on the other hand, use a lubricating layer to minimize friction and allow movement.
Bearing elements are used in a variety of applications, such as cars, airplanes, heavy industry, wind turbines, electric motors and many other machines and devices.