Nylon

Teflon

Sintered alloys

Laminated phenolics

To withstand shock

To carry journal loads

To withstand axial thrust

To withstand radial load

To take axial load

To take radial load

To take heavy axial load

To take heavy radial load

Prevents shaft seizure

Prevent damage to bearing

Allow the bearing to run efficiently

Prevent thermal expansion of shaft

Cast iron

White metal

Copper lead alloys

Cadmium based alloy