Selection of Plummer Block units

Introduce Use formula Specification Advantages PDF Download PDF Plummer block units are available in various types and series. Therefore, to select the bearing unit optimal for machinery design, multiple factors, including the structure of machinery, operating conditions, performance required for Plummer block unit, specifications relative to the unit, marketability, and economic efficiency, must be comprehensively taken into consideration. The service life of the bearing greatly depends on the quality of selection. If a bearing is used for a dolly under the following conditions, select the pillow type unit (UCP) with 10,000 hours rating life: radial load Fr is 12 kN … Read more

Selecting a Plummer Block housing

Introduce Category Solution Specification PDF Download PDF When selecting a Plummer block housing, many factors should be considered. The selection process depends not only on the bearing type and size but also on the housing’s ability to safely accommodate the magnitude and characteristics of all applied loads. Besides this, important considerations are mounting, maintenance, sealing options, and bearing lubricant requirements. Plummer block housing is available in many sizes, and generally fall into five standard categories: 1. Split Plummer (or pillow) block housings, 2. Non-split Plummer block housings, 3. Flanged housings, 4. Take-up housings and two-bearing housings. Housing type code Plummer … Read more