This paper reports a theoretical study of the hydrodynamic load capacity and friction between a ball-bearing ball element and its straight-sided annular pocket. Design curves are derived which enable forecasts of load capacity, stiffness, torque and power absorbed to be made. The theory is confirmed by appropriate experiments and is also compared with previously published results obtained elsewhere by indirect means.
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