Plain Polymer Bearings

In this article, we are going to look at the different types of “plain” (or “plane”) polymer bearings.  Both spellings are correct, it’s only a matter of blogger preference.   “Plain polymer bearings” is preferred for this article.  Recall that the purpose of bearings in general is to:

• support shafts,
• reduce the friction between contacting surfaces,
• and to constrain motion along one or more axes. 

There are different ways to classify plain bearings, and in this article we will look at one possible means of classification:  sleeved, flanged, and thrust bearings.   

Want even more Bearing Basics? Check out these articles from the Advanced EMC Technologies blog:

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