Glossary

A floating bearing is a bearing that accommodates radial loads while allowing axial movements.

• Question: What kind of rotational movement does a floating bearing allow?
  • Answer: It allows rotational movements around the axis, as well as axial displacements of the shaft, but limits radial displacements.

• Question: What are floating bearings often used for?
  • Answer: Floating bearings are often used to accommodate thermal expansion of the shaft or other axial movements.

• Question: How are floating bearings stressed?
  • Answer: Floating bearings are subjected exclusively to radial loads.