
How Ball Bearings Reduce Friction?
2025-09-01
Ball bearings minimize friction by replacing sliding friction (with a high coefficient) with rolling friction (a far lower coefficient). Here’s how they enable smoother, more efficient motion:
1. Rolling Motion Replaces Sliding Motion
Instead of surfaces sliding against each other (which generates heavy friction), ball bearings use smooth rolling balls to let surfaces roll past one another. This rolling action is drastically more efficient and creates far less resistance than sliding.
2. Balls as Low-Friction Elements
The balls themselves act as “rolling elements.” They separate the two main moving surfaces (called raceways), minimizing direct contact between larger components—so friction at the points of motion is greatly reduced.
3. Precision Machining + Lubrication
Machining: Raceways and balls are machined to ultra-tight tolerances and perfect roundness. Their surfaces are also highly polished, ensuring smooth rotation and cutting down on frictional torque (resistance to turning).
Lubrication: Most high-quality steel ball bearings rely on lubricants (like low-torque oil or grease). These create a thin film between balls and raceways, reducing metal-on-metal contact. Shielded bearings come pre-lubricated with low-friction grease, which maintains the oil film and dissipates heat from contact points—preventing premature failure.
4. Load Distribution for Smooth Operation
Ball bearings also separate moving surfaces and distribute loads evenly. This allows for smooth rotary motion while supporting both radial (sideways) and axial (thrust) forces.
Applications & Real-World Examples
Ball bearings enable low-friction motion in countless systems. Here are key examples:
Automotive Wheel Hubs: In a car’s wheel hub, ball bearings let the wheel roll around the axle instead of sliding against it. This cuts friction so dramatically that even heavy vehicles move smoothly, while also reducing heat and wear that would otherwise damage the axle over time.
Electric Drill Chucks: The spinning chuck of an electric drill uses ball bearings to transfer torque from the motor to the drill bit with minimal friction. This ensures the bit spins rapidly and smoothly, allowing users to drill through tough materials without the drill overheating.
Farm Equipment (Combine Harvesters): Ball bearings in combine harvesters’ rotating parts (such as augers or reel arms) reduce friction as these components move through crops or grain. This lets the machinery operate for long hours with less energy loss, lowering fuel consumption and wear on parts.
The Cost of No Ball Bearings
Without ball bearings, sliding friction dominates. For example, a car wheel on a stationary shaft without bearings would have metal rubbing against metal—causing massive friction, halting motion, and leading to rapid wear, heat, and noise.
GQZ Bearing for Reliable Low-Friction Performance
For dependable, low-friction solutions, GQZ Bearing offers precision-engineered ball bearings. With polished raceways and optimal lubrication compatibility, GQZ bearings ensure smooth motion, reduced wear, and longer equipment life across industries—from automotive to agriculture.
View More

Can Roller Bearings Take Axial Load?
2025-08-25
The short answer is yes—many roller bearings can handle axial loads, though capacity varies by design. Radial ball bearings, a widely used roller bearing type, are primarily engineered for radial loads but have inherent axial load capacity. This capacity is usually a percentage of the bearing’s static radial load rating, with key factors influencing it:
First, bearing dimensions. Bearings with a larger difference between bore diameter and outer ring diameter often offer higher axial capacity—sometimes up to 50% of their static radial load.
Second, raceway depth: thin section bearings have shallower raceways, which significantly reduces their axial load handling ability.
For scenarios needing combined radial and axial loads, specialized roller bearings (e.g., tapered roller bearings, spherical thrust roller bearings) are better options, as they’re optimized for enhanced axial performance.
In demanding applications like heavy machinery or civil engineering, GQZ bearings stand out. As spherical plain bearings, GQZ bearings excel at managing both axial and radial loads (note: radial loads should not exceed 50% of axial loads). They deliver high load capacity and long service life, making them a reliable choice for bridges and large structures requiring stable axial load control.
GQZ Bearing: Professional Manufacturing & Customization
Wuxi Guangqiang Bearing Trade Co Ltd specializes in producing high-quality bearings with full model coverage and competitive pricing:
Product Advantages: ISO-certified, premium bearing steel ensures low noise and long lifespan.
Inventory & Logistics: Three warehouses stock ready-to-ship products, delivered via DHL/UPS within 5-7 business days.
OEM Services: Customized solutions from material selection to structural design are available via dedicated R&D teams.
For high-quality bearings at favorable prices, GQZ Bearing offers tailored solutions to streamline your procurement process. Whether standard or customized, we ensure efficiency and reliability!
View More

How to Grease Roller Bearings?
2025-08-18
How to Grease Roller Bearings?
1. Cleaning
Remove old grease with a mild solvent (e.g., mineral spirits) and a soft brush—this avoids mixing contaminated old grease with new lubricant, which would degrade performance.
Deep-clean all bearing components: Focus on rollers, the cage, and raceways, as these areas easily trap dirt that causes premature wear.
Air-dry parts completely: Never use heat sources (e.g., hair dryers), as high heat may damage bearing materials.
2. Grease Selection & Application
Choose grease by operating conditions: Use lithium-based grease for high speeds, calcium-based grease for water exposure, and formulas with EP (Extreme Pressure) additives for heavy loads.
Check base oil viscosity: Ensure specs (e.g., cSt @ 40°C/100°C) match the bearing’s working temperature—this guarantees effective lubrication.
Control filling volume: Use a grease gun or syringe to pack grease, filling only 25–35% of the bearing’s internal space (overfilling causes heat buildup).
Distribute grease evenly: Rotate the bearing slowly 2–3 times after packing to coat all moving surfaces.
3. Reassembly & Check
Wipe excess grease: Use a lint-free cloth to remove exterior grease—leftover grease attracts dust and debris.
Reassemble properly: If disassembled, follow the manufacturer’s instructions (pay attention to fastener torque requirements) to avoid misalignment.
Test rotation: Spin the bearing by hand—it should rotate freely with no unusual noise or resistance.
Pair with GQZ Bearings
GQZ roller bearings are designed to enhance greasing effectiveness. Their precision-machined races and cages keep grease evenly distributed, while corrosion-resistant materials handle harsh environments. Compatible with lithium and synthetic greases, GQZ bearings suit heavy-duty applications (e.g., industrial machinery, automotive systems), extending equipment lifespan and reducing downtime.
View More

The Key Applications of Roller Bearings
2025-08-11
Roller bearings, with their high load capacity and low friction, are the backbone of modern industry. Here’s a concise guide to their applications, technical features, and how GQZ Bearing delivers tailored solutions.
1. Core Application Areas
·Automotive Industry
Transmissions: Needle roller bearings are preferred for their compact design and high radial load capacity.
Wheel Hubs: Tapered roller bearings support vehicle weight while enabling smooth wheel rotation.
·Industrial Machinery
Conveyor Systems: apered roller bearings handle both radial loads (from material weight) and axial thrusts, ensuring stable and low-friction material transport.
Gearboxes: Spherical roller bearings handle radial/axial loads and shaft misalignment with self-aligning capabilities.
·Specialized Fields
Medical Equipment: High-precision bearings ensure stability in MRI and CT machines.
Aerospace: Needle bearings’ lightweight design meets aircraft requirements for space efficiency.
2.Bearing Types & Technical Features
Cylindrical Roller Bearings:
Ideal for high-speed, high-radial-load scenarios like motors.
Tapered Roller Bearings:
Handle combined radial/axial loads, widely used in automotive axles.
Spherical Roller Bearings:
Self-aligning design compensates for installation errors, suitable for mining machinery.
Needle Roller Bearings:
Ultra-thin profile saves space in gearboxes and hydraulic pumps.
GQZ Bearing: Professional Manufacturing & Customization
Wuxi Guangqiang Bearing Trade Co Ltd specializes in producing high-quality bearings with full model coverage and competitive pricing:
Product Advantages: ISO-certified, premium bearing steel ensures low noise and long lifespan.
Inventory & Logistics: Three warehouses stock ready-to-ship products, delivered via DHL/UPS within 5-7 business days.
OEM Services: Customized solutions from material selection to structural design are available via dedicated R&D teams.
For high-quality bearings at favorable prices, GQZ Bearing offers tailored solutions to streamline your procurement process. Whether standard or customized, we ensure efficiency and reliability!
View More

Wuxi Guangqiang Bearing Shines at INNOPROM 2025 Industrial Exhibition in Russia
2025-07-01
Yekaterinburg, 1 July 2025 - Wuxi Guangqiang Bearing Co., Ltd (Booth No. 1S1) will bring its core products to the INNOPROM International Industrial Exhibition in Russia, which will be held from 7 to 10 July. As a representative enterprise of China's bearing industry, this exhibition aims to expand the Eurasian market, focusing on seven types of tapered roller bearings and other high-performance product lines.
As an industrial platform supported by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, INNOPROM is expected to attract more than 76% of purchasing decision makers to the show. Guangqiang Bearing will demonstrate its self-developed bearing solutions on site, highlighting the stability advantages of its products under heavy load and shock load conditions. The company's head of foreign trade said: "The Russian market demand for precision mechanical components continues to grow, our inch series products have achieved international interchangeability, can accurately match the local industrial standards.
During the exhibition, the enterprise will also participate in the "digital manufacturing" theme forum, and the Russian side to discuss the application of bearing technology in intelligent factories. Visitors can make an appointment for technical discussions and obtain bilingual product brochures by emailing [gq@gqbearing.com].
View More