Sliding Bearings classification based on the type of load carried.
- a) Journal or Radial bearings
In radial bearings, the load acts perpendicular to the direction of motion of the moving element.
- b) Thrust or axial bearings
A thrust bearing is a particular type of rotary rolling-element bearing. Like other bearings, they permit rotation between parts, but they are designed to support a predominately axial load
- c) Journal Thrust or Radial Axial Bearing
Combination of radial and axial loads needs to be controlled by journal thrust bearings.
