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Ball bearings are a type of bearing that relies on the free motion of rolling balls to transfer and “bear” a load. By using rotating balls in place of gears or rollers, there is often less friction as a result of there being more free movement of present rolling elements. They are commonly used in engine shafts, centrifugal pumps, locomotive axles, and computer hardware where very small versions facilitate the rotation of internal fans. While there are a variety of different ball bearing types, most of them consist of three basic parts which are the balls, races, and cage.