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Ball Bearing is a important tool for the Industry.

sheetalsagar

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Ball bearing is a type of rolling element bearing that uses balls to maintain the separation between the bearing races. its main purpose of a ball bearing is to reduce rotational friction and support radial and axial loads.
 

digger242j

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There's certainly no denying that.

Why did you feel the need to share that bit of information with us? :confused:

Although, as I think of it, this is probably an appropriate time to invite our entire membership to share their feelings about ball bearings.

I'll start.

I love ball bearings. They're just so........ round.
 

kshansen

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Although, as I think of it, this is probably an appropriate time to invite our entire membership to share their feelings about ball bearings.

I'll start.

I love ball bearings. They're just so........ round.

Ball bearings are real "guy bearing", They have the Balls for tough work.
 

mitch504

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kshansen gets my vote for best post of the month.:drinkup

Digger gets my vote for how best to turn chicken poop into chicken salad. :D

My only regret is that I have nothing to contribute(yet). :beatsme
 

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Ball bearings have many other uses as well. They can be ammo for a slingshot or a bucketful can be poured onto the shop floor as coworkers are walking about... a la The 3 Stooges.
Yes Ball Bearings are wonderful things.
 

Dualie

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i prefere tapered roller bearings. ball bearings are so last century. Unless your talking about ceramic ball bearings then i might get excited.
 

madisonmiller

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Yes, It helps a lot. The purpose of a ball bearing is to reduce rotational friction and support radial and axial loads.
 

CM1995

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Yes, It helps a lot. The purpose of a ball bearing is to reduce rotational friction and support radial and axial loads.

Exactly.:Cowboy That's why my favorite bearing is the Muffler Bearing, although they have to be designed to withstand the high heat associated with mufflers and exhaust systems.
 

JNB

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Exactly. That's why my favorite bearing is the Muffler Bearing, although they have to be designed to withstand the high heat associated with mufflers and exhaust systems.

This one has done quite well considering the hostile environment and lack of grease.
muffler-bearings.jpg
 

rabia

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hahahaha...nice discussion guys:) ball bearings are very important tool. These used to control speed and maintain pressure especially on rough though roads. These also reduce friction.
 
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