Robert Roth
Nov 29, 2022

99% of the time ball bearings are the solution. But check out fluid bearing alternative. Requires precise fluid channels ( 100 nm or so wide) but has lower friction. Even used in tanks. Used for extreme long life or where a lower friction has a high return.

Robert Roth
Robert Roth

Written by Robert Roth

Retired Intel Electrical Engineer, 70's US Navy Officer Nuclear Power Program, Graduate studies in Business UC Berkeley, BSEE U of Fla.

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