While the ball bearing might be among Leonardo Da Vinci's less celebrated inventions, it's arguably one of his most important. Though it was initially designed as part of his failed helicopter ...

Bearing balls are small, often overlooked components that play a crucial role in the mechanics of everyday machinery. Found in everything from electric motors and vehicles to skateboards and watches, ...

Unground ball bearings may be wholly unground, ground in part, or wholly ground, but are characterized by precision levels less than ABEC 1. They are available in the traditional ball bearing forms to ...

Ball bearings—the familiar pieces that use balls to maintain the separation between the bearing races—have any number of uses. But the ones we're used to seeing in cars and other machines tend to be ...

If you work with fast-moving machines, you already know how unforgiving speed can be. One weak link, and the whole system ...

Caged balls are widely deployed in motion systems throughout industry. Whether used in ball bearings, linear guides, or ballscrew actuators, caged balls bring both performance and practicality. The ...

The escapement mechanism has been widely used for centuries in mechanical clocks. It is the mechanism by which a clock controls the release of stored energy, allowing it to advance in small, precise ...

The bearing assembly in your bike’s headstock is the only thing securing the front wheel, fork, and handlebar to the rest of your bike. Seems like pretty critical componentry, right? Odds are, however ...

Bearings International, part of the Hudaco group of companies, is a leading southern African distributor of a wide range of quality bearings and power transmission products. The company is also a ...

This piece comes from Scott Carrier. Scott is an American writer, radio producer, and lecturer. His work has appeared on programs like “This American Life” and “All Things Considered,” among others.