The Most Common Bearings Used In The Automotive Industry

While there are dozens of ball bearings available on the market, that doesn’t mean that the automotive industry doesn’t have their favorites. Mechanical bearings are used between two automotive parts that allow for rotation or liner movements. These bearings will enhance the vehicles performance, bear heavy loads, and reduce friction. Today we’re looking at the top 3 bearings used in the automotive industry and why they just won’t turn anywhere else.

1. Ball Bearings
As a general overview, ball bearings are rolling bearings that allow for a decrease in friction rotating between two surfaces; likely a vehicle and the pavement. This bearing will allow for changes in speed, by supporting radial and axial loads. They are essential in automotives and are one of the most common bearings used in the automotive industry.

2. Plain Bearings
Regular, plain old bearings that contain no rolling elements are widely used in the automotive industry. This is mainly because they have the ability to bear heavy loads and large carrying capacities. Not to mention they are usually the least expensive. Plain bearings also have a long life-span in comparison to other rolling bearings.

3. Thrust Bearings
Thrust bearings consist of three main parts. Like most other ball bearings they assist in the support of an axial load and allow for rotation between two parts. There are many different variations of thrust bearings available, such as: tapered roller thrust bearings, cylindrical bearings, and spherical bearings. These bearings are often used in automotive and aerospace applications.

For more information on how ball bearings can benefit your vehicle, or which ones should be used for the best performance of your automotive application, contact VNC Bearing.

Why Use An Insert Bearing

Y-bearings or more commonly known as insert bearings are commonly used on conveyer and handling systems, machinery made for agriculture, processing and packaging, textile equipment, unique machinery such as car washes, gym equipment and more. There are many benefits to using insert bearings. Some of their main bragging points include having a long service life, being easy to replace, providing increased productivity, and reducing noise and vibration. They are also highly favored due to their convenient uses in a wide variety of applications.

The look of insert bearings is not that different from other bearings, however, there are many variations on the market such as the extension of a locking collar, grub screws, and more. Insert bearings contain a bulging outer ring and an inner ring that is extended. This allows the device to be mounted easily and effectively.

Insert bearings are generally used for strong, heavy applications. Y-bearings are inserted into a “housing” unit that usually comes with the bearing itself. Unlike ball bearings, Y-bearings can be easily inserted during instillation and can be placed directly onto the shaft unit. These bearings will then be held in place by a locking mechanism and are ready to do their job. Because of their wide, or extended inner ring, these will add to a durable, heavy-duty sealing. These bearings will be able to distribute any load over an area that may be created by the inner ring.

Y bearings, or insert bearings, have their own special use. Are you looking for a specific type of bearing? Browse through our pages and learn more about insert bearings or get a quote today.