Disadvantages and advantages of ball bearings

Disadvantages and advantages of ball bearings

The advantages are:

• low friction

• minimum lubrication

• wear resistant

• running in not required

• requires little attention

• dimensions relatively small

• no scraping required to fit shaft

• easy replacement

The disadvantages are:

• sensitive to shock loading

• no muffling of vibrations; noisy

• application may be limited owing to solid races