The self-aligning bearing system eliminates the problem of axial displacement in rotating equipment. This system results in improved performance and extended service life for industrial applications, minimising maintenance costs for end users. This solution remedies axial displacement problem by combining fit-for-purpose rolling bearings and robust housings. In the non-locating position, a CARB toroidal roller bearing provides superior shaft misalignment tolerance, eliminating fretting corrosion, reducing heat and lowering maintenance costs. CARB bearings are designed to accommodate axial movement internally, with the roller position inside the bearing automatically adjusted to distribute load evenly along the roller contact length, irrespective of misalignment. The CARB bearing is complemented by an Explorer spherical roller bearing in the locating position. These bearings have an all steel construction and patented self-guiding symmetrical rollers, offering three times the life of conventional bearings, with lower temperature and noise, greater strength and stiffness, and ultimately reduced maintenance costs.
Self-aligning bearing system
