Examples of applications for ceramic hybrid bearings include high-speed vacuum pumps, medical/surgical hand tools and aerospace fans and generators. Materials In materials technology, the most ...

Where there are moving parts, you’ll often find bearings. The goal of a bearing, in short, is to affect the system as minimally as possible—absorb minimal energy, wear slowly, and cost as little as ...

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In the age of energy efficiency, engineers are often excited about the potential cost savings associated with variable-frequency drives (VFDs) and their ability to operate motors to match demand loads ...

Adding new design features or applying special techniques and coatings to bearing components can optimise the performance of bearings for challenging applications, providing unique bearing solutions ...