Bearing Units
Bearing units are a type of mechanical part used in the manufacture of a variety of mechanical instruments and devices. Bearing units support the rotating shaft inside the machinery. Bearings allow motion to be injected between different parts and energy to be transmitted for mechanical operation. Bearing units are used in both automotive and everyday household appliances such as refrigerators and vacuum cleaners. To help machines run more smoothly, RS stocks a variety of bearing units such as flanged and take up units in a variety of sizes and popular materials such as cast iron, stainless steel, and zinc plated steel.
Types of Bearing Units include
Flanged Bearing Units - have two, three, or four mounting holes. These are ideal for automotive applications because they can withstand high vibrations, high temperatures, and high axial loads.
Take up units - consist of an insert bearing and a housing and are frequently used for shaft or belt adjustment and tightening. Take up units ensure that the belt is properly tensioned, preventing belt slippage. These units are frequently used in conveyor systems.
What exactly is a flange bearing?
A flange bearing has a type of lip on the outer ring of the bearing that aids in bearing mounting and positioning in certain delicate applications. They are typically used when the bearing must be locked in place to withstand axial thrusting, as the flange prevents the bearing from moving axially.
Applications
Bearing units in machines support the rotating shafts of wheels, gears, turbines, and rotors, allowing them to rotate more smoothly. Bearing units are used in a variety of industrial applications, including:
Food processing equipment, Conveyors, Textile machinery and HVAC belt drives
