As a key component in a vast array of machinery, a ball bearing offers a simple but effective way of facilitating frictionless motion between parts while adequately “bearing” a load. Though a plethora of ball bearing types exist, each of them tends to have five main components which define them: the retainer, races, lubricant, bearing balls, and shield. In this article, we will be discussing these central parts in detail so you may better understand how ball bearings function.
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