What Are Bearing Housings?
Engineered bearing housings are specific modular assemblies with multiple benefits. They’re designed to make bearings and shafts easier to install, protecting bearings, extending their operating life, and improving the maintenance process.
Statewide Bearings is a leading supplier of bearing housings in Australia, which are suitable for a broad range of applications. Our extensive product range includes pillow block, split housing types, non-locating/locating designs and more. Standard bearing housings are made from grey cast iron, with stainless steel, spheroidal graphite cast iron (SGI), and cast steel housings are available. Depending on the operating conditions, contact seals, non-contact seals and combinations thereof are also available for sealing of bearing housings.
Pillow Block Bearing Housings
Pillow block bearing housings, also known as bearing blocks, are assemblies that combine radial ball bearings with housings made from high-quality materials such as cast iron or pressed steel. These housings come in various shapes, and their design typically includes spherical surfaces on the outer bearing and the internal housing to allow for self-alignment. Pillow block designs often feature a double-seal arrangement with oil-resistant synthetic rubber seals and slingers on both sides of the bearing to provide effective protection against contaminants.
Split Housings
Split housing is a versatile range of designs primarily designed for spherical, self-aligning ball, and barrel roller-type bearings. These housings offer multiple sealing options and are available in various material specifications. We can even provide housings that meet the sealing specifications of BHP and Rio Tinto, or collaborate with you to develop a custom solution tailored to specific operating conditions.
Locating or Non-Locating Bearing Housings
The bearing seats in the housing are generally machined such that the bearings are movable and can thus act as non-locating bearings. Locating bearing arrangements can be achieved by inserting locating rings. Locating rings must be ordered specifically. Bearing housings without locating rings are supplied in either a non-locating bearing version or a locating bearing version.
FSQ Housings
Statewide Bearings has a longstanding supply partnership with FSQ, who have been manufacturing bearing blocks housings – including plummer blocks and pillow blocks – and adapter sleeves since 1978. FSQ’s carefully engineered bearing housings and other products have been well adopted as the world’s premier brand due to quality manufacturing standards.
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Bearing Housing Applications
Bearing housings are used across multiple industry sectors that involve bearings, from everyday jobs to high-performance applications.
The following applications are some of the most common:
- Electric motors
- Gearboxes
- Construction machinery
- Mining machinery
- Factories
- Manufacturing
- Distribution
- Wind turbines
Why Choose Statewide Bearings?
At Statewide Bearings, utilising our extensive product knowledge and expertise, we have sourced the highest-grade bearing housings from leading manufacturers around the world. Operating for over 45 years, we have developed a reputation for excellence.
Our housings and the associated bearings from bearing arrangement units that have proved themselves in machinery, plant, agricultural equipment and a range of other applications.
Don’t Hesitate to Contact Statewide Bearings For Bearing Housings
When in need of bearing housings, you can depend on Statewide Bearings to deliver. With multiple branches open across the nation, we’re able to deliver prompt and reliable solutions. Get in contact with our friendly team for more information on bearing housings.
Bearing Housing FAQs
Standard bearing housings are made of grey cast iron. However, metals of various grades can also be used, including stainless steel, spheroidal graphite cast iron, cast steel, ductile iron, and some thermoplastics.
Bearing housings are designed to support bearings in diverse operating conditions. They help to protect bearings from contaminants, reduce damage, and seal lubricants within the construction. With the right housing, the lifespan and cost-efficiency of your machinery will improve.
Bearing housing and seals need to be selected based on the operating conditions. These products are available in different shapes, sizes, and materials used for different applications. To ensure you use the right products, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly team for advice.