Drop-in replacement bearings
The latest range of plain bush bearings from Euro-Bearings Ltd have been designed as direct drop-in replacements for recirculating ball bushings.
"Three types of bearings can be supplied including: a stainless steel outer shell incorporating a self-lubricating ceramic core; a variation with American FDA/USDA approvals; and a ceramic-coated bearing designed for the harshest operating conditions. All the bearings are low-friction products that can be used for high loads accommodating linear, rotary and reciprocating movements. They can withstand washdown procedures and are also rugged enough for use in dirty or harsh environments and can even be used with less-precise shafting than the hardened stainless steel materials normally required."
"The bearings are supplied as either fully closed or slotted types, with one of these being a self-aligning product. Sizes are available to cover shaft diameters of 5–80mm covering both European and Asian standard shaft sizes."
"All bearings are available ex-stock and can be supplied with or without seals. They are designed for use within a temperature range of –400ºF to +375ºF operating on a minimum mild steel shaft hardness of RB25. For the ceramic-coated bearings, the hardness should be RB35 and the temperature range covered is –200ºF to +400ºF."
"A complementary range of housings and shafts, together with pillow-block bearings in standard and double-length variations, can also be supplied."
