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6 COOPER Split bearing units

Housings are typically ductile or cast iron, though aluminium and Cartridge and mounting units are designed so that the shaft can
steel can be made to order. be up to two-and-a-half inches out of alignment with respect to
the mounting on initial assembly. This alignment feature is
Standard cast iron pedestal bases normally have longitudinal bolt
slots. Cast steel or other special bases usually have drilled holes. intended for static or very slow changing conditions.
An important property of the cartridge and mounting unit align-
Cooper supplies various mounting options and for all except the
ment feature are that the seals are constantly concentric with the
larger mountings, the bearing is housed in a cartridge supported
shaft. Whatever the misalignment condition, the seals are
by the mounting unit. Cartridges have a spherical surface that fits
maintained at the correct attitude with respect to the shaft, giving
into a conforming surface in the mounting unit. This arrangement
optimum sealing.
allows the cartridge to swivel in the mounting in a similar way to a
ball and socket joint. If the standard products shown in this catalogue do not meet your
specifications, please contact our technical department.

HOUSING DESIGNS

PEDESTAL FLANGE HANGER
For common applications calling for These units provide a simple method for A compact means of supporting the
simple mounting, where loadings are mounting against a vertical or horizontal shafts of screw conveyors and similar
mainly though the base. base. equipment.

Two bolt base Square flanged unit TAKE-UP
An efficient means of tensioning the pulley
of conveyors and elevators.

Four bolt base Round flanged unit

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