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Overview: The document is a comprehensive catalog for SEALMASTER's range of mounted roller bearings, rod ends, spherical bearings, and gold bearing products. It details specifications, features, and applications, emphasizing technical superiority and customization options.

Gold Bearing Products: SEALMASTER Gold Line Mounted Ball Bearings feature the SKWEZLOC locking collar for shaft centering and quieter operation. They support radial and thrust loads, offering higher speeds than tapered roller bearings, and are available in standard and medium duty series with self-aligning capabilities.

Mounted Roller Bearings: The RPB Series is noted for self-aligning capabilities and robust design, suitable for high radial and thrust loads. These bearings feature a compact split housing to reduce downtime during replacements.

Rod Ends and Spherical Bearings: SEALMASTER offers three-piece rod ends with steel and bronze races for low speeds and moderate thrust loads. These bearings are self-aligning with large misalignment ratings, suitable for various industrial applications.

Customization and Featured Products: The catalog highlights SEALMASTER's ability to customize bearings for challenging applications, including high temperature and wet environments. Featured products include corrosion-resistant and high-temperature bearings with special seals and coatings.

Technical Specifications: Detailed specifications and dimensions are provided for various bearing types, including pillow blocks, flange units, cartridge units, and take-up units, along with load ratings for standard and medium duty series.

Engineering and Installation: Sections on engineering and installation guidelines ensure proper application and maintenance of the bearings.

Conclusion: SEALMASTER's catalog showcases a comprehensive range of bearing solutions, emphasizing technical innovation, customization capabilities, and suitability for demanding industrial applications.

Design Features: Key design features include zone hardened inner races, extra wide races for stability, and a patented felt labyrinth seal for effective sealing and lubrication. Bearings are made from high-quality 52100 vacuum degassed steel for fatigue life reliability.

Performance Enhancements: Sealmaster Gold Line Bearings maximize bearing life through unique lubrication and sealing systems, addressing issues like metal fatigue and loss of shaft lock.

Application Information: Bearings are suitable for a wide range of applications, designed to be interchangeable with competitive units. The document emphasizes selecting bearings based on calculated L-10 life.

Additional Features: Notable features include corrosion-resistant coatings, permanent nameplates for identification, and customization options for specific application needs.

Key Features:

Superior Shaft Stability: Bearings have rugged cast iron housings and solid bases to absorb shock loads and distribute forces effectively.
Locking Pin and Dimple System: Ensures direct lubrication flow, minimizes contamination, and allows for ±2 degrees of misalignment.
Extra Wide Races: Provide greater surface contact and load distribution.
Set Screw Positioning: 120° set screw positioning ensures balanced contact for high-speed applications.
Labyrinth Felt Seal: Keeps contaminants out and retains lubrication.
Metal Land Riding Retainer: Ensures accurate spacing of bearing balls and allows for free circulation of lubricant.

Specifications:

Includes dimensions and specifications for various series of pillow blocks, such as NP, NPL, NPD, TB, SP, and SPD series.
Load ratings and additional options like high-temperature seals are referenced for further customization.

Conclusion: Sealmaster Gold ball bearings are designed for maximum durability and performance, with unique features that enhance operational life and reliability in demanding environments.

Key Features:

Thin Dense Chrome Plated Races for enhanced corrosion resistance.
Fluoropolymer Coated Corrosion Resistant Housing.
Stainless Steel End Cap and Backside Shield with Double Gasket Assembly.
Spring Loaded Contact Seals and Flingers for improved sealing.
Self-aligning capability of ±2°.

Development Process: Developed with input from beverage industry leaders and underwent extensive testing to ensure optimal performance.

Corrosion Resistance: Features a Thin Dense Chrome (TDC) coating offering 10 to 15 times longer corrosion resistance compared to standard materials.

Applications: Suitable for industries like food processing, beverage bottling, chemical processing, and marine applications.

High Temperature Bearings: Designed to operate in environments up to 400°F (200°C).

Product Specifications: Provides detailed specifications for different bearing types, including bore sizes and available configurations.

Conclusion: Sealmaster's Gold Beverage Bearings and CR Duty Bearings enhance production reliability and minimize downtime in demanding industrial environments.

Specifications and Dimensions: Outlines specifications for different series of bearings, such as RPB, DRPB, and SPB, detailing configurations, mounting bases, and available bore sizes.

Features and Benefits: RPB Series bearings are highlighted for durability and reliability, featuring cast iron split housings and unitized replaceable cartridge inserts.

Design and Performance: Designed with a focus on toughness, featuring durable cast iron housings and self-aligning cartridge inserts.

Applications: Suitable for a wide range of industrial applications, including aggregates, chemical processing, and HVAC systems.

Conclusion: SEALMASTER RPB Series bearings are a reliable choice for heavy-duty applications, offering advanced design features and proven performance.

Key Features:

Special Coating: Setscrews have a special coating to reduce friction.
Double Extended Inner Races: Provide excellent shaft support.
Corrosion Protection: Bearings are treated with black oxide for added protection.

Types of Bearings:

Single Lip Race Mounted Contact Seals: Recommended for moisture-prone environments.
Single Locking Collars: Suitable for applications with limited shaft length or space.
Cylindrical Cartridge Inserts: Designed for direct mounting into customer housings.
Expansion Pillow Blocks: Allow for expansion in applications with temperature differentials or long shafts.
Cast Steel Pillow Blocks: Provide greater housing strength than cast iron.

Industry Interchangeability: Bearings are designed to be interchangeable with competitive brands.

Custom Capabilities: RPB Series can be customized for high temperature environments, tight housing fits, and reduced end play.

Sealing Options:

Felt Seal: Standard for low to high-speed operations.
Single Lip Contact Seal: Recommended for moisture conditions.
Hi-Temp Seal: Available for operations in the 250-400°F range.

Technical Specifications: Includes detailed tables with dimensions, weight, and part numbers for various bearing sizes and configurations.

Corrosion-Resistant Bearings: RPB Series Pillow Block, Flange, and Piloted Flange Units can be equipped with 'CR' housings for corrosion resistance.

Applications: Suitable for environments with moisture, corrosive, and abrasive atmospheres.

SEALMASTER RPB-AH Air Handling Roller Bearings: Designed for HVAC applications, handling high speeds, vibration, and low noise levels.

Metric Bore Bearings: RPB-M Series offers metric bore bearings with various sealing options.

High Temperature Applications: High temperature bearings are used across industries, requiring design modifications for optimal performance.

Seal Designs: Discusses various seal designs for high-temperature applications.

Lubrication: Provides a range of high-temperature lubricants tailored for specific applications.

Retainers: Optional Brass Land riding retainer for ball bearings offers low material expansion and high-temperature resistance.

Material Expansion and Internal Clearances: Bearings are customized to handle material expansion due to temperature changes.

Shaft Expansion: Sealmaster Ball Bearings manage shaft expansion using external insert expansion rings.

Applications: Used in high-temperature environments such as industrial furnaces, bakery ovens, and incinerators.

Air Handling Applications: Designed to handle high speeds, vibration, and noise in air handling equipment.

Construction Applications: Bearings for construction equipment are designed to withstand vibration, shock, and contamination.

Wet Environments: Bearings in wet environments are protected against contamination and corrosion with specialized seals.

Introduction: Discusses the importance of maintaining bearings in various industrial applications, highlighting challenges posed by moisture, chemicals, and contamination.

Key Concerns: Bearings face issues such as slurry, moisture, pressure wash, and chemical exposure.

Sealmaster Bearings: Recommended for applications like vertical stroke shake-outs, fluidizing beds, and marine applications.

Materials: Bearings can be assembled with components like coated set screws and TDC raceways for enhanced corrosion resistance.

Applications: Provides detailed descriptions of CR Ball Bearings and CR Roller Bearings for environments with moisture and abrasion.

Sealing Solutions: Sealmaster's felt-lined labyrinth seals are effective in keeping contaminants out.

Aggregate/Mining Applications: Bearings face heavy loads, vibration, and exposure to rock dust and grit.

Locking Mechanism and Misalignment: Discusses the importance of tight housing fit and locking pin design.

Eccentric Drives Applications: Bearings handle high vibration and impact loading.

Mixers Applications: Mixers require bearings that can handle misalignment and thrust loading.

Conclusion: Sealmaster bearings provide robust solutions for various industrial applications.

Introduction: SEALMASTER introduces a new line of rod ends and spherical plain bearings with enhanced performance features.

Specifications and Design: Details the construction of three-piece and two-piece rod ends, highlighting the use of steel and bronze races.

Selection Guide: A guide is provided to assist in choosing the appropriate rod end or spherical bearing.

Applications: SEALMASTER rod ends and spherical bearings are used in a wide range of industries.

Load Ratings and Lubrication: Explains the static radial and axial load ratings for rod ends and spherical bearings.

Nomenclature: Provides a detailed explanation of the part number descriptions for SEALMASTER rod ends.

Overview: Provides detailed specifications and notes for various series of rod ends and spherical bearings.

Material Specifications: Rod ends and spherical bearings are primarily made from carbon steel with protective plating.

Series Descriptions:

CFM-T Series: Two-piece precision male rod ends with self-lubricating Teflon liners.
TF, TF-N Series: Three-piece commercial female rod ends with bronze races.
TM, TM-N Series: Three-piece commercial male rod ends with bronze races.
CFF, CFF-N Series: Two-piece commercial female rod ends designed for higher static loads.
CTFD Series: Three-piece commercial female rod ends with DELRIN races.
CTMD Series: Three-piece commercial male rod ends with DELRIN races.

Ordering Notes: Various customization options are available.

Performance and Applications: Outlines the static load capacities and misalignment capabilities of each series.

Misalignment Capabilities: Provides formulas for calculating the angle of misalignment.

Y-Studs: Available for all rod end designs to facilitate right-angle connections.

Overview: Provides detailed specifications and descriptions of various series of spherical bearings and rod ends.

1. Series Descriptions:

SBG Series: Two-piece precision spherical bearings with metal-to-metal contact.
COR Series: Corrosion-resistant bearings made from heat-treated stainless steel.
COM Series: Commercial spherical bearings offering an economical solution.
FLBG Series: Three-piece precision bearings with a bronze race.
BTS-LS Series: Heavy-duty sealed bearings with integral bellows-type seals.
BH-LS Series: Heavy-duty bearings for high-load applications.

2. Material Specifications:

Outer Race: Typically made from carbon steel or stainless steel.
Ball: Made from alloy steel, heat-treated, and chrome-plated.
Seals: Synthetic rubber seals are used in some series.

3. Key Features and Applications:

Bearings are designed with specific dimensions and tolerances.
Applications include use in shock absorbers, industrial fans, and packaging equipment.
Design modifications and special options are available.

4. Technical Notes:

Detailed tables provide dimensions, load ratings, and weight for each bearing type.
Mounting information and recommended housing bore diameters are specified.
Design modifications can be ordered at extra cost.

Table of Contents Overview:

Ball Bearing Selection: Pages 178-181
Tapered Roller Bearing Selection: Pages 182-183
Sample Calculations: Pages 184-186
Housing, Seal, and Lock Selection: Pages 187-191
Bearing Basics and Vibration Analysis: Pages 192-195
Lubrication and Recommendations: Pages 196-197
Installation Procedures and Tolerances: Pages 200-204

Ball Bearing Rating & Selection:

Guidelines for selecting ball bearings based on load and speed requirements.

Key Symbols for Life Calculation:

C - Basic Dynamic Rating (lbs)
C0 - Static Rating (lbs)
P - Equivalent Radial Load (lbs)
n - Speed (RPM)
L10 - Rated Life (Hours)

Introduces the adjusted rated life (Lna) calculation.

Combined Load Calculation:

Method for determining equivalent radial load (P) for applications with both radial and thrust loads.

Load Ratings and Tables:

Tables assist in selecting bearings based on load ratings and shaft sizes.

Additional Considerations:

Includes recommendations for high load-high speed applications.

Ball Bearing Rating Tables:

Load ratings for Goldline Ball Bearings, specifying L10 life, speed, and shaft size.
Standard operating temperature range is -20° to 200°F.

Roller Bearing Rating & Selection:

Roller Bearing Life Calculation: L10 life is calculated using a specific formula.
For combined radial and thrust loads, calculate the equivalent radial load (P).

Tapered Roller Bearing Rating Tables:

Displays Sealmaster RPB Roller Bearing load capacities.

Sample Calculations:

Example calculations for pure radial load and combined radial and thrust load scenarios.

Specifications and Calculations:
Provides detailed calculations for determining bearing loads and life expectancy.

Procedures:
Outlines procedures for computing bearing loads.

Standards and Recommendations:
Recommendations for selecting the appropriate bearing housing and seal types.

Housing and Seal Selection:
Describes various housing styles for mounted bearings.

Key Data from Tables:
Tables provide dynamic radial ratings and maximum speed ratings.

Critical Information:
Emphasis on selecting the correct bearing and housing type.

Lock Selection and Mounting:
Sealmaster Mounted Ball and RPB Series Tapered Roller Bearings are designed for slip fit mounting.

Shaft Locking System Selection:
Selection depends on criteria such as lock reliability and ease of installation.

Single Sided Set Screw Locking System:
Uses two set screws, suitable for moderate loads and speeds.

Double Sided Set Screw Locking System:
Uses four screws, preferred for heavy-duty applications.

Skwezloc Locking System:
Provides 360° shaft gripping, reducing vibration.

Bearing Basics:
Ball bearings offer point contact, minimizing friction and heat.

Bearing Functions:
Bearings support the shaft and load, allow rotation, and minimize frictional losses.

Misalignment and Clearances:
Bearings can experience internal and external misalignment.

Housing Fit-Up:
Sealmaster Bearings have specific fit-ups measured in torque required to misalign the bearing.

Vibration Analysis:
Equations provided to calculate fundamental frequencies for Sealmaster Ball and Tapered Roller Bearings.

Introduction:
Lubrication is critical for ball and roller bearings, providing a separating layer between rolling elements and raceways.

Types of Lubricants:
Grease: The primary lubricant used in industrial bearings.
Oil: The main lubricating component in grease.

Lubrication Conditions:
Three lubrication conditions exist: boundary, thin film, and thick film.

Additives and Compatibility:
Additives enhance grease performance, but compatibility issues may arise when mixing different greases.

Special Lubrication Options:
Oil Saturated Polymer (OSP): Used in inaccessible areas.
Food Grade Grease: Available for applications requiring food safety standards.

Relubrication and Maintenance:
Relubrication schedules vary based on speed, temperature, and cleanliness.

Installation Procedures:
Proper installation involves inspecting the shaft, aligning setscrews, and torquing to recommended values.

Conclusion:
For specific applications and further information, contacting Sealmaster Application Engineering is advised.

Installation and Removal Procedures:

Spherical OD Bearing Insert Removal and Replacement: Procedure involves loosening set screws and removing the bearing from the shaft.
Expansion Bearing Insert Removal and Replacement: Similar to spherical OD bearings.
Self-Aligning Tapered Roller Bearing Insert Removal and Replacement: Involves removing the bearing from the shaft and ensuring proper alignment during replacement.

Torque Specifications:

Torque specifications for setscrews and cap bolts are detailed in tables.

Safety Precautions:

Warnings emphasize the importance of observing safety precautions.

High Load and High-Speed Applications:

Special considerations are recommended for applications with high loads or high speeds.

Technical Tables:

Tables provide detailed specifications for bore and shaft tolerances, setscrew sizes, and torque values.

Catalog excerpts

GOLD BEARING PRODUCTS MOUNTED BALL BEARINGS MOUNTED ROLLER BEARINGS ROD ENDS & SPHERICAL BEARINGS Catalog BP-97

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GOLD LINE PRODUCT OFFERING... TECHNICAL SUPERIORITY... SET SCREW LOCKING Gold Line Mounted Ball Bearings...GOOD AS GOLD! • • • • • • • Self Aligning. Abec 1. Wide Inner and Outer Races. Conrad Style. Deep Groove. Expansion Available. Solid Cast Iron Housing. • • • • • • • Relubricable. Exclusive Locking Pin and Dimple System. Black Oxide Coating. Felt Labyrinth Seals. Zone Hardened Inner Race. Unique Land Riding Metal Retainer. 120° Set Screw Placement. • Diamond Faceted Precision Thread Set Screws. • Single Set Screw Lock Standard. • Double Set Screw Lock Available. The Sealmaster Gold Line...

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DIFFERENT...BY DESIGN! FOCUSED ON INDUSTRY SET SCREW LOCKING RPB Series Gold Line Mounted Roller Bearings... TOUGH AS THEY COME! • • • • • Self Aligning. Double Row. Split Housing. Cast Iron Housing. Relubricable. • Single Set Screw Lock Available. • Double Set Screw Lock Standard. Sealmaster Self-Aligning Mounted Tapered Roller Bearings units provide the dependability, flexibility, and ruggedness required to handle high radial and thrust loads. They combine the time tested assurance of TIMKEN ® double row tapered roller bearings with patented outer race and housing features developed by our...

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GOLD LINE SOLUTIONS... Solutions from FEATURED PRODUCTS Page 86 Beverage Bearings SEALMASTER... Page 88 Page 122 Corrosion DutyBall and Roller Bearings ...Has broad experience developing special end caps and protective closures along with effective materials and corrosion resistant coatings for housing, bearing races and small parts. ... H as knowledge of special greases that can be used in special factory lubricated bearings to suit your needs. Page 90 Furnace Bearings ... U nique locking devices have often maximized bearing reliability in applications where standard bearings did not perform....

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FOR CHALLENGING APPLICATIONS Sealmaster has years of experience solving problems and can develop new concepts and integrate existing robust designs into your applications for optimal operation efficiency. High Temperature Pages 130-131 Air Handling Pages 132-133 Construction Pages 134-135 Wet Environment Pages 136-137 Solutions by CUSTOMIZATION AND MADE TO ORDER PRODUCTS Aggregate/Mining Pages 138-139 Contact Seal ProGard Seal SafeGard Seal UltraGard Seal Eccentric Drives Pages 140-141 Mixers Pages 142-143 7

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® MOUNTED BALL BEARINGS... THE GOLD STANDARD "GOOD AS GOLD... NO EQUAL!" 8

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NP Dimensional Data See Page 20 NPL Dimensional Data See Page 21 SP Dimensional Data See Page 24 NPD Dimensional Data See Page 22 SPD Dimensional Data See Page 25 TB Dimensional Data See Page 23 SF Dimensional Data See Page 28 SFT Dimensional Data See Page 26 FB Dimensional Data See Page 27 SFC Dimensional Data See Page 29 SCHB Dimensional Data See Page 31 STH Dimensional Data See Page 36-37 10 App li Infor cation mati on 20-60 Most widely used normal duty pillow block with high base to shaft centerline dimensions. Low Base Pillow Block Single 1 20-60 Generally used where low shaft to center...

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* Designed for replacement in all housed units for both normal and medium duty applications. /2 - 4 20-80 Cylindrical O.D. designed to mount in customer’s housing. Hou Con sing figu ratio n Dimensional Data See Page 42 STANDARD DUTY SERIES WITH SKWEZLOC NP-T /2 - 31/2 20-90 Replacement insert for expansion type units. High Base Pillow Block Single 34 Low Base Pillow Block Single 3 Heavy Housing Pillow Block Single 13 Tapped Base Pillow Block Single Two Bolt Flange Block Single 15 Four Bolt Flange Block Single 3 Two Bolt Flange Block Single 3 Bracket Flange Block Single Cartridge Flange Block...

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1 /2 - 27/16 Inserts Single Style “A” Inserts Single Expansion Inserts Single MP Two Bolt Pillow Block Single Two Bolt Pillow Block Double 15 * Expansion Pillow Block Single 15 25-80 Four Bolt Pillow Block Single 115/16 - 415/16 50-100 Large bore medium duty pillow block with four bolt base. Excellent for heavy shock loads. Two Bolt Pillow Block Double 111/16 - 415/16 * High base to center dimensions with extended inner race and dual locking setscrews. Four Bolt Pillow Block Double 115/16 - 415/16 * Same as “MSPD” with four bolt base for heavy shock loads. Two Bolt Pillow Block Single * Designed...

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MST 15 25-100 Wide slot medium duty take up used to move or adjust shafts. Single 15 /16 - 4 25-100 Designed for replacement in all housed units for both normal and medium duty applications. Inserts Double 15 16 / - 415/16 * Designed for replacement in all housed units for both normal and medium duty applications. Expansion Inserts Single 15 MEDIUM DUTY SERIES WITH SKWEZLOC Dimensional Data See Page 79 MSF-T Dimensional Data See Page 80 MSFT-T Dimensional Data See Page 80 /16 - 4 25-100 Replacement insert for expansion type units. App li Infor cation mati on Hou Con sing figu ratio n Dimensional...

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THE GOLD STANDARD IS THE STANDARD OF SUPERIOR DESIGN EXTRA WIDE EXTRA WIDE INNER AND OUTER RACES... provide better stability on the shaft and in the housing, plus extra grease capacity. EXTRA WIDE PATENTED FELT LABYRINTH SEAL... with rotating flinger directs contamination away from the sealing surfaces. The felt design provides a tight labyrinth seal which retains grease and acts as a filter to exclude foreign material. The design operates with less drag and less heat generation than rubber contact seals. Alternate seals are available. ZONE HARDENED INNER RACE... provides fully hardened ball...

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EXCLUSIVE LOCKING PIN AND DIMPLE SYSTEM... prevents outer race rotation, allows a full ± 2° misalignment and ensures direct lubrication into the bearing. OTHER QUALITY FEATURES AND OPTIONS HELP TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST STANDARDS CORROSION-RESISTANT COATING INNER AND OUTER RACES OF HIGH QUALITY 52100 VACUUM DEGASSED STEEL... (HIGH CARBON, CHROME ALLOY) ensure fatigue life reliability. All exposed inner and outer ring surfaces are specially treated with black oxide for oil affinity and corrosion resistance. This is standard on all Gold Line bearings at no extra cost. (Note that competitors charge...

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