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Bearings are hardware components found in a wide variety of settings and assemblies, generally performing the roles of facilitating motion, constraining movement, and reducing friction that occurs between moving parts. To accommodate diverse needs where factors such as loads, surface types, and other variations may exist, a number of bearings have been designed over the years. One common form of bearing is the flange bearing, a hardware component that is mounted within a cast iron flange.

Bearings are components found in countless moving assemblies, facilitating and constraining motion while mitigating friction between moving surfaces. Bearings also come in numerous types, including variations such as the cylindrical bearing, rolling bearing, plain bearing, and more. When one procures and implements bearings within an assembly, it is important that they are handled and mounted correctly for the means of protecting the bearing and ensuring that it will perform optimally. If bearings are not cared for prior to and during the mounting process, they can face excess wear and tear, presenting the possibility of part failure which can lead to assembly damage—or worse. In this blog, we will briefly discuss bearing mounting, ensuring that your bearings are implemented correctly for their optimal functionality.