General Application of Bearing Units

Bearing units have found widespread acceptance in the many industrial applications that carry radial or combination radial and thrust loads. Both types (ball and roller) are used to support shafts, pulleys, augers, and conveyors, as well as other components involved in the transmission of power. They are used in applications involving chain and belt drives, fans and blowers, conveyors, in material handling and food processing machinery, textile and mining equipment, and as well as in baggage handling systems. Generally, bearing units containing radial ball bearings are used in light-to-heavy duty applications. In contrast, units featuring roller bearing inserts are used only in heavy duty applications.