Pillow Block Bearings: What is a Pillow Block and Its Types & Applications Explained
A pillow block, or plummer block, supports a rotating shaft with bearings and accessories. It consists of a mounting bracket housing the bearing. Used in low-torque, light-loading applications like pumps, fans, and conveyors, pillow blocks can have split or solid housings and are self-contained, greased, and sealed. There are various types of pillow blocks, each … Read more