Open top bearing?
Open top bearing?
(OP)
Hello, I'm not really a bearing guy, but I'm looking for what I can best describe as an open top bearing.
I have a large shaft that I want to support some heavy rolls, but still be able to rotate freely. I want to be able to lift the shaft up out of the bearing (so perpendicular to the shaft's axis), instead of pushing it through. Is there a type of bearing configuration that allows this?
Any help is greatly appreciated. So far internet searches have turned up nil, but I think I just don't know what to look for.
I have a large shaft that I want to support some heavy rolls, but still be able to rotate freely. I want to be able to lift the shaft up out of the bearing (so perpendicular to the shaft's axis), instead of pushing it through. Is there a type of bearing configuration that allows this?
Any help is greatly appreciated. So far internet searches have turned up nil, but I think I just don't know what to look for.





RE: Open top bearing?
However if something like this doesn't exist, I would appreciate any guidance on solutions for dropping bars into place and having them be able to roll.
RE: Open top bearing?
They are made for quick change of rolls.
Other than that, I've seen babbit bearings in paper mills that are basically a "bottom half bearing" that support heavy rolls.
Russell Giuliano
RE: Open top bearing?
http://www.cooperbearings.com/