bearing surfaces
Load-supporting interfaces
Bearing surfaces are the parts of a mechanical assembly where two components make contact and one moves relative to the other, typically sliding or rotating.
These surfaces must be smooth, precisely machined, and often lubricated to reduce friction and wear.
In engineering contexts, the term appears in discussions of bearings, journals, shafts, and any joint where load transfer occurs between moving parts.
The mechanic inspected the bearing surfaces for signs of scoring.
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- lubricationCoating to reduce friction
- wearCarry on person
- worn outDepleted through overuse
- load capacityMaximum supportable weight
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