Drive Components
Plummer Blocks
Plummer Blocks for bearing support of drive shafts.
Solid drive shafts typically need bearings supports installed at each end. Plummer blocks provide a quick and simple method to provide this support. Long drive shafts may require intermediate supports along the shaft. One Piece and Split Piece Plummer Blocks are available.
Useful Information
1 Piece Plummer Block Features
- 5 Standard Sizes available from 20mm to 60mm bore
- Other bore sizes available on request
- Cast Iron housing with eccentric locking ring
- Anti-friction bearings
- Most cost effective bearing shaft support
- Ideal for solid shaft bearing supports
- Other material types available on request
Split Housing Plummer Block Features
Split housing plummer blocks are to DIN736 with anti-friction bearings with tapered bores and adaptor sleeve. Unit can be unbolted so it splits in half to allow easy installation or removal of drive shaft.
The housings are made of cast iron and are sealed with felt strips on both sides. The housings are designed to allow floating or located bearings.
- Allow the installation and removal of shafts without removing connected drive components e.g. screw jacks and bevel gearboxes
- 3 Standard Sizes with 20, 30 and 40mm bores
- Other bore sizes on request
- Cast Iron Housing
- Anti-friction bearings
- Floating or Located bearing options
- Ideal for solid shaft bearing supports
- Stainless steel version on request
It is recommended when arranging drive systems only one plummer block with located bearing is used in one drive line, to avoid distortion of the drive.