SKF Cooper split roller bearings and bearing units

Take-up housings are an efficient means of tensioning the pulleys of conveyors and ele- vators. The units consist of a split cylindrical roller bearing in a swivel cartridge mounted in a cast iron sliding unit. Designs and variants Take-up housings are available in two designs: • push type ( fig. 1 ) • tension type ( fig. 2 ) The housings are typically mounted at each end of the shaft with an end cover using a locating bearing on each side ( fig. 3 ). Additional information about end cover designations is on page 190 . Fig. 1 Push type take-up housing Fig. 3 Shaft end design d a ≤ 90 mm or 3 1/2 in. Fig. 2 Tension type take-up housing 7 Take-up housings Housing materials • grey cast iron (grade EN-GJL-250 in accordance with BS EN 1561), as standard Alternative materials are available. Please contact SKF for more information. 166