Conveyor Bearing Selection, Care and Mounting Procedures for
Closed and Open Style Stamped Conveyor Bearings:
  Selection   Storage  
  Use the best Conveyor Bearing available for the application, consistent with the value of the application. The cost of the best Conveyor Bearing is generally a fraction when compared to field replacement.   If the bearings are to be stored they should be kept in a cool, clean and dry area. Handle Conveyor Bearings with care; keep them sealed in containers until ready for use or installation Conveyor Bearings should not be stored for extended periods of time (more than one year) due to shelf life of the lubricants. Greases tend to precipitate their oils and solidify. Oils dissipate and become tacky, inviting contamination. If storage exceeds this recommendation the Conveyor Bearings should be re-lubricated before use.  
     
  Mounting Procedures  
 

There are three generally accepted methods of mounting Closed Style Conveyor Bearings

 A=Good      B=Better     C=Best

A.  Swaged tube ends, ream and press fit Conveyor Bearing (For tubes with sufficient wall thickness only, and lighter
      applications.
B.  Reroll tube ends, mandrel size and press fit Conveyor Bearing
C.  Ream tube ends to size and remove the seam weld and press fit the Conveyor Bearing

There are two generally accepted methods of mounting Open Style Conveyor Bearings

A=Good     B=Better

A.  Straight interference fit, only applicable if swaging can not be performed
B.  Light interference fit and swage roll end. This is by far the best and most accepted method with the best life service results for Open Style Conveyor Bearings

  
         
 

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