How do I choose the right bearing type for my application?

Ball Bearing: Highest reliability, 70,000+ hour life, tolerates high temperatures (up to 70°C), best for: servers, telecom, industrial, any orientation mounting. Sleeve Bearing: Lower cost, 30,000-50,000 hour life, quieter at low speeds, best for: consumer electronics, horizontal mounting only, low-dust environments. Hydraulic Bearing: Quiet like sleeve but with 50,000+ hour life, reduced friction, best for: medical devices, air purifiers, noise-sensitive applications. Magnetic Bearing: Zero friction, ultra-quiet, 100,000+ hour life, highest cost, best for: premium applications, clean rooms, mission-critical systems.