Bearing Synonyms
Support
Pivot
Mount
Axis
Hinge
Bracket
Journal
Bearing Types and Varieties
By Motion Type
Rotary Bearings:
Ball bearings
Roller bearings
Needle bearings
Tapered roller bearings
Spherical roller bearings
Cylindrical roller bearings
Linear Bearings:
Linear ball bearings
Plain linear bearings
Cross-roller bearings
Thrust Bearings:
Thrust ball bearings
Thrust roller bearings
Fluid thrust bearings
By Design
Plain Bearings:
Sleeve bearings
Bushings
Journal bearings
Rolling-Element Bearings:
Deep groove ball bearings
Angular contact bearings
Self-aligning bearings
Special Bearings:
Magnetic bearings
Air bearings (gas)
Hybrid ceramic bearings
Fluid film bearings
Mounted Bearings:
Pillow block bearings
Flange bearings
Cartridge bearings
By Material
Metal Bearings:
Steel
Brass
Bronze
Aluminum
Non-Metal Bearings:
Plastic/Polymer
Ceramic
Composite
Derivatives of Bearings
Seals:
Oil seals
Dust shields
Housings:
Plummer blocks
Flanged housings
Lubricants:
Grease
Oil
Solid lubricants
Additional Components:
Bearing cages
Locking collars
Snap rings