1. Ball Bearings:
Ball bearings are highly versatile and widely used in various industrial applications due to their relatively low friction and smooth operation. They consist of small, spherical balls that rotate between two rings, known as the inner and outer races. The design of ball bearings allows them to accommodate both radial and axial loads, making them suitable for a wide range of machinery and equipment, including conveyor systems, fans, electric motors, and appliances. Ball bearings are known for their high-speed capabilities and low maintenance requirements, making them a popular choice for pillow block units where efficient operation and reliability are essential.
2. Roller Bearings:
Roller bearings are characterized by cylindrical or tapered rollers that are arranged between the inner and outer races. They are designed to carry heavy radial loads and provide higher load-carrying capacity compared to ball bearings. Roller bearings are commonly used in applications with higher radial loads, such as heavy machinery, conveyor systems, agricultural equipment, and construction machinery. The cylindrical or tapered shape of the rollers distributes the load more evenly, reducing stress on individual components and extending the service life of the bearing. Roller bearings are available in various configurations, including cylindrical roller bearings, tapered roller bearings, and spherical roller bearings, each offering specific advantages depending on the application requirements.
3. Spherical Roller Bearings:
Spherical roller bearings are designed to accommodate misalignment and axial loads in addition to radial loads. They feature barrel-shaped rollers that are guided by inner and outer raceways with a spherical surface profile. This design allows spherical roller bearings to self-align and compensate for shaft deflection or misalignment, making them suitable for applications where alignment issues are common, such as conveyor systems, mining equipment, paper mills, and industrial machinery. Spherical roller bearings offer high load-carrying capacity and are capable of operating in harsh environments with heavy shock and vibration loads.
4. Tapered Roller Bearings:
Tapered roller bearings consist of tapered rollers and raceways, which are angled to accommodate both radial and axial loads. They are designed to handle heavy radial and axial loads in one direction and are commonly used in automotive wheel hubs, gearboxes, axle systems, and heavy machinery. Tapered roller bearings provide high stiffness and rigidity, making them suitable for applications with high load requirements and limited space constraints. The tapered design of the rollers allows for efficient distribution of radial and axial forces, resulting in smooth and reliable operation even under heavy loads and high speeds.
5. Needle Roller Bearings:
Needle roller bearings are characterized by long, thin rollers with a high length-to-diameter ratio. They are designed to carry radial loads in constrained spaces where conventional bearings cannot fit. Needle roller bearings are commonly used in automotive transmissions, motorcycle engines, textile machinery, and small appliances. Their compact design and high load-carrying capacity make them ideal for applications with limited space and weight constraints. Needle roller bearings are available in various configurations, including drawn cup needle roller bearings, machined needle roller bearings, and cage and roller assemblies, each offering specific advantages in terms of load capacity, speed, and application suitability.
6. Thrust Bearings:
Thrust bearings are designed to accommodate axial loads and provide high axial rigidity. They come in various configurations, including ball, roller, and needle types, depending on the application requirements. Thrust bearings are commonly used in automotive transmissions, machine tools, aircraft engines, and marine propulsion systems. They are designed to handle axial loads in one direction and are capable of supporting high thrust loads with minimal axial deflection. Thrust bearings are essential components in pillow block units used in applications where axial loads are prevalent, such as conveyor systems, gearboxes, and lifting equipment.
7. Mounted Bearings:
Mounted bearings, also known as housed bearings, are pre-assembled units that include a bearing and housing integrated into a single unit. They simplify installation and maintenance by eliminating the need for separate bearing housings and mounting brackets. Mounted bearings are commonly used in pillow block units for various applications, including conveyor systems, agricultural equipment, HVAC systems, and food processing machinery. They are available in various configurations, including ball bearings, roller bearings, and sleeve bearings, each offering specific advantages in terms of load capacity, sealing options, and environmental suitability. Mounted bearings are designed to provide reliable performanceand extended service life in demanding industrial environments, making them an ideal choice for pillow block units used in critical applications where uptime and reliability are essential.
ROUND FLANGED CARTRIDGE Pillow Block Units:UCFC series
Material is suitable for applications.
Grease fitting for relubrication is included – enabling maximized service life under severe operating conditions.
Housings can be painted with different color water-based alkyd/acryl paint
Unpainted surfaces are protected by a solventless rust inhibitor.
Housings can be ordered as separate products for combination with any insert ball bearing.
