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Different types of Bearings used in Mechanical Applications

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Published by- 1) AAYUSH SURAWAR. 2) SAMARTH TAKBHATE. 3) DEVASHISH TAMBADE. 4) UMESH WANARE. 5) CHINTAN VORA.                          A bearing is a common machinery component that’s used to regulate the motion and reduce the friction of a moving part. It restricts relative movement to reduce the load placed on the part and the machine. In fact, the word “bearing” is a combination of the words “to bear,” reflecting the component’s ability to bear loads. But there are different types of bearings, including roller bearings , ball bearings , plain bearings , fluid bearings , Magnetic bearings.   What Is the Purpose of Bearings?          The main purpose of bearings is to prevent direct metal to metal contact between two elements that are in relative motion. This prevents friction, heat generation and ultimately, the wear and tear of parts. It also reduces energy consump...