Most bearings operate with a fluid film -- oil, another liquid, or a gas. By far the largest number of bearings are oil lubricated. The oil film can be maintained through pumping by a pressurization ...

Lubricant evaluation was previously carried out based on experience and intuition. Today however, products are required to run more efficiently, longer, and faster. This requires a scientific approach ...

Bearing types and functions—from plain bearings to roller-element bearings Bearing maintenance; the importance of proper lubrication Bearing specialist certification and common manufacturer standards ...