This design guide is written with both the first time user and the experienced engineer inmind, as they are frequently the same person when it comes to pivot bearings. Due to theirunique nature, pivot bearings have many distinct performance features that must be accountedfor when compared to traditional bearing styles. Fully understanding these features will allowthe user to utilize them to their full potential and reap the benefits of frictionless motion oflarge loads for long service lives.The purpose of this guide is to explain the intricacies of using pivot bearings without gettingbogged down in reference materials like charts and tables which are available in many locationssuch as on the C-Flex website and in C-Flex catalogues. It is the hope that this guide will act as acompliment to those tradition resources and explain the proper way in which to use them andthe bearings themselves with greater effectiveness.