Bearings are varied and exist of all kinds, from ball bearings to needle bearings. Among the main characteristics that practically all bearings have in common, we have the following:
– The main characteristic of bearings is that they are rotating elements that allow the relative movement of rotation between two pieces or elements.
– These mechanical elements support two main types of forces. These forces are classified based on the direction in which they influence the bearing. The most common forces are forces in the axial, radial, or a combination of both.
– They are made of high quality materials, due to the nature of the element and the useful life that they require. A bearing is constantly working and each movement or turn shortens its useful life. Therefore, it is necessary that they be made of materials that resist constant friction and that at the same time are resistant to uniform and variable mechanical stress.
Now that you know more about bearings in general, let’s talk about a type of bearing that is widely used in sliding aluminum windows due to its mechanical features: