It is the bearing that boost functionality of the machine and also helps in saving energy. Like a silent performer, bearing work silently even in tough environment. The "bearing" word integrates meaning to support or bear even in case of load.

Features makes this bearing unique in application

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There is special type of bearing known as Bearing Pillow Block is used in applications such as Mining Applications, Conveyors, Pulp & Paper mills and rolling mills due to its design attributes to smooth operations. The design feature can be listed as

• Split construction design enables an easy assembly as well as disassembly.
  
• Placement of tool slots fulcrum helps in inspection of bearing, service & replacement.
  
• Caps placed at the bearing can be quickly and easily removed without any damage to housing or bearing.
  
• Integrated design of housing and bearing improves lubrication characteristic of the unit
  
• To guard against contamination multiple sealing are provided.
  

Pillow block bearing is in fact housings which has a bearing fitted inside it. These bearings are not suited for high loads and generally mounted in a clean environment. The key application here is mounting bearing securely with a moving inner ring and static outer ring surface.

Suitable for both radial and axial type of loads

The type of bearing which supports both loads i.e. radial and axial load is known as Angular contact bearing. These bearings have raceways outer and inner ring moves comparative to each other similar direction of the bearing axis. This bearing is aimed to accommodate joint load, which means acting on radial & axial load at the same time.

Designs which are used most commonly are following:

• Single Row Type Angular Contact 
• Double Row Type Angular Contact 
• Four-point Row Type Angular Contact
  

Apart from the above, other type of angular contact ball bearing type comprise of Super precision / Double Row type cam roller / Hub bearing unit and also Fixed section category of Angular Contact Type Ball Bearing.

Customers can select based on features & precision

There are many manufacturers providing huge range of precision quality of this bearing, thus allowing the customer to select best bearing with an ideal specification according to the requirement of the application. The advantage of these quality designed Spherical Plain Bearing and other bearings bearing is that it provides complete solution to an application that needs high accuracy in rotating parts of machine.

Being such an essential part of a machinery, the reputed manufacturers ensures that the entire line-up in bearing adheres to ISO standards as well as also to particular machine tool that bearing is meant for. The branded quality also ensures a guarantee on service and efficiency for long period.