As the name suggests, the purpose of a aircraft bearing is to bear a load. Aircraft bearing is a small device that helps to reduce friction and bear the load within a machine. A bearing reduces the amount of friction within a machine as it has a smaller contact surface area than when two surfaces slide against each other. The linear and/or rotational movement of a machine is aided by the application of a bearing. There are many different types of bearings including ball bearings, screw bearings, baffle bearings, roller bearings, actuator bearings, and needle bearings.
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Bearings in Aerospace
Aerospace Bearings are widely used in the aerospace industry. Aircraft, UAVs, and spacecraft are all constructed using bearings. The FAA has set high standards for the manufacturing of bearings. The environment in which a bearing operates on an aircraft is subject to changes in pressure, corrosion, increased stress, and temperature. Bearings used on aircraft must be manufactured with these conditions in mind.
- Fixed-Wing Aircraft Bearings
Aviation Bearings are used throughout a fixed-wing aircraft. Bearings can be found in the landing gear structure and in control surfaces such as ailerons, flaps, and spoilers. Bearings are also found in the interior doors of an aircraft.
- Rotary-Wing Aircraft Bearings
Aircraft Bearings are found in the tail rotor, landing gear, main rotor, and the engine of a rotary-wing aircraft. Rotor swashplate bearings are used in the main rotor.
Bearings in Automotives
The wheel mechanisms, clutch, gearbox and suspension systems all include bearings. These are all areas that produce movement. The popular type of bearing used in automobiles are ball bearings.
Bearings in Marine Craft
Saltwater is a big factor to consider when choosing a bearing for marine craft. Saltwater causes corrosion, therefore, bearings must have a high level of tolerance to corrosion. Bearings are heavily used throughout the marine industry. Passenger vessels, cargo ships, fishing boats, and tanks all use bearings. Specific types of bearings include, thrust pad bearings, top end bearings, and pedestal bearings.
