What are bearing housing/units?

Bearing housing/units are specialized mechanical spare parts that support and keep bearings & seals protected. They provide all-around support for bearings and keep bearings safe from contamination or other threats that could lead to failures.

Bearing housing/units come in different types, including take-up housing units, flanged housing units, plummer blocks, bearing adapter sleeves, cam followers, and integrated bearing inserts.

Importance of bearing housing/units

The sole purpose of bearing housing/units is to support and protect your machine’s bearings. Bearing housing/units help prevent contamination and corrosion and keep these bearings well lubricated.

Bearing housing/units are available as ready-to-fit housings as well as customizable solutions that fit unique requirements. Overall, bearing housing/units are important in maximizing durability, performance, and efficiency.  ​

Best practices while purchasing bearing housing/units

Purchasing bearing housing/units demands much-needed consideration of the following factors:

• Making sure the bearing housing/units fit your bearing is essential to getting the best results. It can be a clearance fit, interference fit, or transition. Make sure to choose the fit that meets your application specifications.
• Ensure that the housing is working by checking if the inner ring is rotating properly
• Before choosing a housing, determine the type of load your application will be subjected to and the direction of movement
• Consider the specifications of the bearing housing/units, including their inside & outside diameters, size, grade, material, and so on