Bearings

Bearings

Bearings are machine elements with the special property of restricting movement between moving parts to only the intended motion or direction.

Industry: Machine tools

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Bearings

axial

Machine tools; Bearings

In the same direction as the axis of the shaft.

apex

Machine tools; Bearings

The common point on the axis of a bearing where angular lines of each of the various tapered roller surfaces meet.

axial internal clearance

Machine tools; Bearings

In a ball bearing assembly, the axial internal clearance is the total maximum possible movement parallel to the bearing axis or the inner ring, in relation to the outer ring.

axial clearance

Machine tools; Bearings

The gap between the toe face of the head section and the inside surface of the inner case.

anti-rust or anti-corrosion additives

Machine tools; Bearings

These additives help prevent oxidation of metal by displacing water from metal surfaces. They plate to metal with a polarized effect to give the metal an internal “umbrella,” helping to deter ...

anti-oxidant

Machine tools; Bearings

An additive that is usually incorporated in a relatively small proportion to retard oxidation of lubricants, including greases and gear lubricants. It is an oxidation inhibitor.