Take Up Unit Bearings

Take-up bearings are a type of mounted bearing primarily used for adjusting and maintaining conveyor belt tension. Take-up is the process of adjusting the length of the belt and chain to compensate for stretch, shrinkage, or wear, and to maintain proper tension. This is done with the assembly of the necessary structural and mechanical parts, including take-up bearings. The take-up bearing assembly consists of a housed that is mounted to a frame. The bearing is guided along the frame by a slot int he bearing housing or other means. Take-up units are used where shaft adjustment and belt tightening devices are required, such as conveyor applications. With a choice of locking systems, this cast-iron style is used for standard duty and pressed-steel design for low-cost, light-duty applications.