What Are Bearing Housings and When to Use Them?

A bearing housing is an enclosure that provides a safe seat for a bearing, protecting it from contamination and moisture. It ensures stable shaft mounting to the machine structure and provides an optimal lubrication system.

  • Protection against contamination
  • Easy assembly and maintenance
  • Stable shaft mounting
  • Complete bearing units
Industrial bearing housings

Types of Bearing Housings

Plummer Block Housings (SNL, SE)

Versatile housings for large spherical roller bearings. Split design facilitates service.

Flanged Units UCP/UCF

Ready-to-use sets with cast iron housing and Y-type ball bearing. Ideal for machine manufacturers.

Flanged Housings

For mounting on machine side walls. Compact design.

Take-Up Housings

Dedicated to belt tensioning systems in warehouse conveyors.

Why Choose WIKA Gliwice?

  • Authorized SKF and ZVL distributor
  • Guarantee of product originality
  • Professional technical advice
  • Local warehouse in Gliwice
  • Instant availability
  • Complete bearing units (housing + bearing)

Not Sure About the Right Housing Selection?

We will help you choose the right housing and sealing system for your machine.

Technical Catalogues

Download housing catalogues and mounting support from SKF and ZVL.

PDF SKF SNL/SE Housings - Catalogue Download catalogue
PDF Bearing Units - Dimension Table Download tables

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we offer the possibility of delivering complete units consisting of a housing and a bearing, ready for assembly.
We offer various sealing systems: felt, labyrinth, Taconite. Selection depends on the operating environment and application requirements.
Yes, we provide SNL and SE split housings for large-size bearings. We also import non-standard sizes upon request.
Popular sizes are shipped from stock the same day. Special and large-size housings are delivered according to the agreed schedule.

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