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ANTIFRICTION BEARING [2 records]

Record 1 2002-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
DEF

Any bearing having the capability of reducing friction effectively.

CONT

Basically, all anti-friction bearings consist of two hardened steel rings, the hardened balls or rollers, and the separator.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
CONT

Les paliers à roulement (billes, rouleaux, aiguilles), d'un emploi très courant, permettent de réduire considérablement les pertes d'énergie, du fait de la substitution du roulement au glissement.

CONT

Les paliers peuvent être lisses ou à roulement.

Spanish

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Record 2 1989-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
DEF

A bearing in which the journal or thrust collar is supported by rolling contact: i.e. by rollers or balls.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
DEF

Genres de paliers qui, grâce à la présence de roulements, échappent dans une large mesure au frottement de glissement.

Spanish

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