203-01 - Introduction to Bearings

Bearings are found in every type of moving machinery. This bearings training introduces two distinct categories of bearings, describes the types of operating forces they are subjected to, and reviews common lubricants used in bearings. It trains students in the basic concepts behind the use of bearings and describes their mechanical functions, loading forces, common lubricants, main classifications, and the types of friction they encounter. Introduction to Bearings explains the basic mechanical functions of two main categories of bearings and the types of loading and friction forces they experience. This lesson is part of the Bearing Maintenance training series.