Although replaced in recent years by roller bearings, friction bearings (also called solid bearings or plain bearings) were a railroad standard for many years. Friction bearings were blocks of metal, ...

SKF in Sweden has developed a new family of bearings that reportedly reduces friction and energy consumption by at least 30%, compared to standard ISO products. SKF in Sweden has developed a new ...

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 ...