BDE-Mechanical

Most mechanical-drive systems use springs and parts such as retaining clips and spring washers.

Conrad or deep-groove bearings are the most widely used ball bearings.

Heat is generated either by shearing of the oil film or by rubbing contact.

Dozens of copper alloys are available as bearing materials.

Diaphragms are seals that span the gap between reciprocating and stationary members.

The right fixed-speed drive lets one motor serve many masters.

A plain bearing works by sliding action.

One-directional thrust bearings can support heavy thrust loads in one direction, combined with moderate radial loads.

The manufacture of cable begins with the drawing of high quality tensile wire.

Flat rubber belts were developed around the turn of the century primarily as replacements for leather belts.

There are three types of thin-section bearings: deep groove, four-point contact, and angular contact.

Load capacity: Hardness, finish, and conformity of race and rolling elements determine load capacity, which varies as the fourth power of the race Brinell hardness number.

Rolling-element bearings consist of ball bearings and roller bearings.

The frictional properties of any plain bearing depend on the lubrication system.

Designing hydrostatic bearings is more complex than for self-acting types because of the greater number of components requiring design decisions.