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Bearings
Bearings are among the most critical components in any rotating machine. They support radial and axial loads, control shaft position, and reduce friction between moving parts. The right bearing selection — matched to load type, operating speed, environment, and lubrication conditions — is fundamental to machine reliability and service life. AIMS Industrial is a specialist bearing supplier, stocking an extensive range across all major bearing types and sizes to service Australian industry.
Types of Bearings
AIMS supplies bearings across the full range of types used in Australian industry:
- Deep groove ball bearings: The most widely used bearing type. Handle combined radial and axial loads, low friction, suitable for high speeds. Standard in electric motors, pumps, fans, and gearboxes.
- Cylindrical roller bearings: High radial load capacity, suitable for heavy loads at moderate to high speeds. Common in large motors, gearboxes, and industrial machinery.
- Taper roller bearings: Handle combined radial and axial loads and are designed to carry thrust in one direction. Used in vehicle wheel hubs, gearboxes, and heavy machinery.
- Spherical roller bearings: Self-aligning, high load capacity. Suited to shafts with misalignment or deflection — conveyors, paper mills, and heavy industrial drives.
- Thrust bearings: Designed primarily for axial load. Used in screw drives, vertical shaft applications, and where axial thrust is the dominant force.
- Housed bearing units (insert bearings): Pre-greased bearing insert in a cast iron or pressed steel housing. Simplify installation and replacement. Available in pillow block, flanged, and take-up configurations.
Bearing Brands
AIMS Industrial stocks bearings from quality manufacturers suited to different applications and budgets. Premium brands include NSK, SKF, and FYH — all widely specified in Australian maintenance engineering. For general industrial applications where brand flexibility is acceptable, we also carry reliable bearings that meet standard ISO dimension and specification requirements.
Bearing Selection Factors
Correct bearing selection goes beyond matching shaft diameter. Load magnitude, load direction (radial versus axial), operating speed, temperature range, lubrication method, and expected service life all affect which bearing type and specification is appropriate. For critical applications, AIMS can assist with selection based on your load and speed data.
Availability and Service
AIMS Industrial stocks a broad range of bearing types and sizes from our Sydney warehouse for same-day or next-business-day dispatch across Australia. For urgent maintenance breakdowns or large volume requirements, contact our team directly — we understand that machine downtime is costly and we will work to get you the bearing you need quickly.
Also see our Circlips range for shaft and housing retaining solutions used alongside bearings.
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