Plain bearings
Plain bearings stand out from ball or rolling bearings due to their less complicated design. But is this simplicity always true? The reality is that various types of plain bearings have distinct constructions and workings. In this blog, we’ll explore the structure of the most common plain bearings used in various applications. Overview of plain […]
There are a lot of discussions about which is better, linear plain bearing or ball bearing systems but it really depends on the application. What is clear, is that there are numerous instances where ball bearing systems can be changed for igus® drylin® linear systems and with this change, there will be a cost-saving. The […]
Introduction to Plain Bearings Plain bearings or commonly known as “bush”, bush bearing”, “bushing”, slide bearing” etc. are a much older technology when compared with Ball bearing systems. Humans have been using plain bearings since year 3000BC. These are the simplest form of bearings without any rolling elements. Key Features Required in Plain Bearings Some […]