...Hiromu Hashimoto; Tadashi Namba Grooved thrust air bearings are widely used to support high-speed, low-loaded shafts in many rotating systems because of their low friction, noiseless operation, and simple structure. Several types of groove geometries, such as straight line, spiral, and herringbone...

... friction torque than the rectangular HGJBs. 31 05 2005 21 03 2006 machine bearings micromechanical devices lubricating oils lubrication friction journal bearing herringbone grooved groove geometry The idea of using grooved surfaces in bearings to produce a pressure...