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Technical Knowledge2026-06-2514 min read

What Is a Flange Bearing? Types, Codes & How to Choose

Flange bearings mount perpendicular to the shaft. Decode UCF/UCFL/UCFC codes, size the bore (last 2 digits x 5 mm), and choose flange vs pillow block correctly.

Jeff Li

Technical Knowledge2026-06-1713 min read

Sealed vs Shielded Bearings: Speed, Temp & Life Data

Sealed (2RS) bearings cut max speed 40% but extend life up to 4× in dirty environments. Shielded (ZZ) run full speed. Data comparison + decision chart.

Jeff Li

Technical Knowledge2026-06-1114 min read

What Is the ABEC Bearing Rating? Tolerance Chart & Guide

ABEC rates bearing precision from Class 1 (0 to −8 µm) to Class 9 (0 to −2.5 µm). ABEC 5 holds 49.7% market share. Tolerance chart, ISO map & selection guide.

Jeff Li

Technical Knowledge2026-06-0916 min read

Thrust Bearings: Types, Applications, and How to Choose (2026 Guide)

Six thrust bearing types compared with load/speed data: ball, cylindrical, tapered, spherical, needle, and tilting-pad. Selection guide from a $3.98 B market.

Jeff Li

Technical Knowledge2026-05-2814 min read

Bearing vs Bushing: How to Choose (Friction, Cost, and Life Compared)

Bushings cost less and shrug off shock; bearings run with ~10× lower friction and last longer at speed. Side-by-side guide with friction data and ISO standards.

Jeff Li

Technical Knowledge2026-05-1911 min read

Dynamic Load vs Static Load in Bearings (C vs C₀)

Dynamic rating C governs L₁₀ fatigue life under rotation (ISO 281). Static rating C₀ bounds permanent deformation per ISO 76. Below 10 rpm, C₀ governs.

Jeff Li

Technical Knowledge2026-05-139 min read

How Do You Measure a Bearing? A Step-by-Step Guide

Measure a bearing in three numbers: bore, outer diameter, and width. The last two digits of the bearing code × 5 give you the bore in mm per ISO 15.

Jeff Li

Technical Knowledge2026-05-069 min read

What Are Ball Bearings Used For? Applications, Types, and Selection

Where ball bearings are used and how to pick the right one. From dental drills at 400,000 rpm to EV traction motors, the 7 application areas that matter.

Jeff Li

Technical Knowledge2026-05-0211 min read

Different Kinds of Bearings: A Complete Guide

Eleven bearing categories explained, from deep-groove balls (the world's most-produced bearing type) to magnetic levitation. How each works and where it fits.

Jeff Li

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