Plain Bearings: The Engineering Foundation for Heavy-Duty Industrial Applications
Plain bearings—also referred to as plane bearings, sleeve bearings, journal bearings, or bushings—represent one of the most fundamental and enduring mechanical components in industrial engineering. Unlike rolling-element bearings that utilize balls or rollers to separate moving parts, plain bearings operate on a simple yet highly effective principle: a smooth bearing surface supports a rotating or sliding shaft with a thin film of lubricant interposed between the two surfaces
