To put it simply, a bearing refers to an equipment component that is utilized to control the movement and limit the friction of a mobilizing part. It reduces relative movement to limit the load placed on the machinery. True to its name (as the term “bearing” is a meld of the words “to bear”) the bearing certainly does bear many components in modern machinery. For a more detailed look at the many different bearing parts, you can read the article below and learn about the variety of options you may find in the bearing market, including but not limited to plain bearings, ball bearings, roller bearings, fluid bearings and magnetic bearings.