Bearing Industries，Bearings are called the “food of the machinery industry” and are an important part of various machines that are widely used.Such an important part is often not understood by laymen because it works out of sight, and many people who are not mechanically related have no idea what a bearing is.
A bearing is a “part that helps an object to rotate.
Some of the machines that use bearings are automobiles, airplanes, generators, and so on. We also use bearings in household appliances such as refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, and air conditioners, which are commonly used in our lives.
In these machines,bearing industries are responsible for supporting the “shafts” with wheels, gears, turbines, rotors, and other parts to help them rotate smoothly.
Since many rotating “shafts” are used in various machines, bearings have become an essential part and are called the “food of the machinery industry”. This part may look inconspicuous, but it is actually very important. Without it, we would not be able to live normally.
In order to make the machine run smoothly, the bearing plays a huge role
Friction is bound to occur between the rotating “shaft” and the rotating support part. The bearing is used between the rotating “shaft” and the rotating support part.
Bearings reduce friction and make rotation smoother and reduce energy consumption. This is what bearings do.
A large force is exerted between the rotating “shaft” and the rotating support part. The bearing prevents the rotating support part from being damaged by this force and keeps the rotating “shaft” in the correct position.
It is because of these roles of bearings that we can use the machine repeatedly for a long time.
How many bearings actually support our lives? Since bearings are not directly visible to the eye, it is hard to imagine, right? Here, let’s take the common car around us as an example to introduce it.
When you were a child, have you ever played with a battery-operated racing toy? Many of you must still remember that the support part of the wheels is equipped with bearings.
①Power unit (parts)
Case: Alternator, turbocharger, etc.
②Steering unit (parts)
Case: steering gear, pump, etc.
③Power transmission device (parts)
Case: transmission, differential gear, etc.
④Driving device (parts)
The number of bearings used in some cars can reach about 150.
All these bearings play an important role.
If there were no bearings in a car
– Parts would not rotate smoothly, consuming more energy
– The parts that support rotation will soon fail
As a result, the car cannot run safely and comfortably.
So, behind the scenes of our good life, there are countless bearings working silently.
