Fundamentals of Machine Design P40

Brief overview of bearings Bearings are broadly categorized into two types, fluid film and rolling contact type. Fluid Film bearings In fluid film bearing the entire load of the shaft is carried by a thin film of fluid present between the rotating and non-rotating elements. The types of fluid film bearings are as follows, Sliding contact type Journal bearing Thrust bearing Slider bearing Rolling contact bearings In rolling contact bearings,

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