So I was checking out one of my favorite crackpot sites and the contention was made that if you take two steel balls (I think it was 1" steel bearings) and spin one at 27000rpms and launch them both ...

Ball splines and bearings: each play a role in mechanical function, and each are unique. All types of machinery are provided with supports for rotating shafts, and that supporting device is a ...

Ball bearings can be used in a variety of applications from medical and aerospace technology to packaging equipment, electronics, office technology, and even high-end yo-yos. Since these components ...

Wheel bearings are a set of rigid steel ball bearings that form an essential part of a vehicle's steering, suspension, and braking systems. They are located inside a sealed metal casing in the vehicle ...

Your wheel bearings are an essential part of your car’s suspension. They allow your wheels to remain firmly attached to the vehicle, but the consequences can be severe when they fail. Thankfully, it’s ...

A breakdown of sought-after bearing types for linear and rotary motion applications, including crossed roller, flexible ball and four-point contact ball bearings. In humanoid robot design, bushings ...

Visionary films set in the technologically advanced future have long imagined cars that ride around on frictionless orbs similar to Star Wars’ BB-8. We aren’t there yet, as cars still use wheels and ...