Housed bearings consist of a bearing insert mounted within a housing unit, providing a complete and easy-to-install solution for supporting rotating shafts. They are widely used in industrial systems where alignment, ease of installation and maintenance are important.
The housing protects the bearing while also allowing secure mounting to a machine surface. This makes housed bearings particularly suitable for applications where standalone bearings would be more difficult to install or maintain.
Housed bearings are commonly used in:
Common types include pillow block bearings, which are mounted to a flat surface, and flange units, which are mounted directly onto a machine face. Different housing materials and configurations are available to suit various working environments.
They are designed to accommodate moderate misalignment and often include sealing arrangements to protect against contamination. This helps improve durability and reduce maintenance requirements in demanding conditions.
A range of housed bearings is available in different sizes and configurations to suit industrial applications from Redhill Bearings UK.
