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SKF bearing housings – overview, selection and application recommendations

B asics

The purpose of a bearing housing is to:

• support the bearing and transmit operating
static and dynamic loads
• protect the bearing and lubricant from
contaminants
• contain the lubricant and accommodate
lubrication system components
• accommodate monitoring system
components
• maximize the performance and service life
of the incorporated bearings

Terminology

An overview of the terminology used in this
catalogue is provided in figs. 1 to 4:
• types of bearing housings and bearing units
(† fig. 1)
• split plummer (pillow) block housings
(† fig. 2)
• housing and shaft arrangements
(† figs. 3 and 4)

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