Constructed without any rolling elements, plain bearings are known in the industry as the simplest type of bearing. Yet, plain bearings are capable of the leading performance found in any ball, roller or needle bearing of similar function. At Applied, you can find a complete line of plain bearings, encompassing everything from bars, disks, plates & strips to lower bearings, bushings, roll end bearings and more, to help reduce friction and facilitate smooth sliding in your rotary or linear applications.