Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com FM 1-506 Since it is a cylinder, it will make line contact rather than both an inner track and an outer track on which to roll. point contact. It is therefore more suited to heavy loads These tracks are known as “races.” The races form a because the weight is distributed over a larger cotact precision, hardened, and true surface for the balls or area. rollers to ride in. The balls or rollers are held together and spaced evenly around the bearing by means of a cage or Construction Features. Refer to Figuree 1-1. The separator. Seals are used on some bearings to keep out rolling elements in rolling bearings are provided with dirt and to keep grease in.
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