Sliding Bearing Performance Analysis
A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This special issue belongs to the section "Machine Design and Theory".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 221
Editors
Interests: applied mechanics; machine design
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the performance analysis of sliding bearings, a highly relevant and timely topic in modern engineering. While rolling bearings dominate many applications, sliding bearings remain indispensable in systems requiring vibration damping, impact load resistance and high efficiency under variable operating conditions.
Expanding research on sliding bearings addresses both scientific and practical challenges, contributing to global efforts in reducing energy consumption and extending machine efficiency and service life. Understanding friction, wear and lubrication phenomena in these bearings enables the optimization of production processes, improves energy efficiency and reduces operational costs.
The aim of this Special Issue is the publication of a collection of articles presenting the latest experimental, numerical and theoretical advancements in sliding bearing research. Authors investigating process efficiency, tribological phenomena, or related mechanical systems are warmly invited to contribute.
Articles published in this issue will not only enrich the scientific literature but also support the development of technologies that enhance machine performance, reliability and sustainability across various industries. This is a unique opportunity to showcase innovative research that bridges fundamental science with practical engineering solutions in a field of growing industrial and environmental importance.
Dr. Jan Gorecki
Dr. Boris Kostov
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sliding bearings
- tribology
- friction and wear
- energy efficiency
- machine reliability
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