#14 Bearings Flashcards
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Q. Describe axial (thrust) loads:
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A. Along the shaft
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Q. Name the four purposes of bearings
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A. Reduce Friction
B. Control End-play
C. Support Radial and/or axial loads
D. Provide Spacing
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Q. Describe radial loads:
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A. Right angle to the shaft
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Q. Name the five types of rolling element bearings:
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A. Ball Bearing B. Roller Bearing C. Tapered roller bearing (Timken)
D. Needle Bearing E. Thrust Bearing
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Which one of the five bearings above can handle radial loads, as wheel as axial (thrust) loads in both directions?
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A. Roller and Needle
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Q. Give a pro and con of the cage in a rolling element bearing:
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A. Low friction, roller elements skip at a high rpm
