Bearings

Introduction

As far as conveyors are concerned, bearings are used in idlers, reducers, motors and on pulley shafts. 
There are numerous types of bearings which have been developed for specific purposes and designed to operate in different operating environment. 

The subject of bearings is extensive and cannot be fully dealt with here however, commencing with some of the basics relating to bearings this section includes helpful maintenance instructions, plummer block details and standard bearing tables. 

Contents

Beginners Guide. Types of bearings. Maintenance instructions. Plummer blocks. Bearing schedules. Diagrams. Calculations. 

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