Agricultural Equipment

Harvesters, seeders, tillage tools and other farm machinery use housed bearing units on exposed shafts, plus ball and tapered roller bearings in drives, rotating assemblies and auxiliary parts. Soil, chaff, moisture, vibration and seasonal peak use all shorten bearing life, and repairs often happen in the field. Service teams and dealers want the correct insert and locking collar, clearly marked packaging and parts that are quick to identify on the truck.

• Specify seals and shields for field exposure, as soil, crop dust and moisture are the main threats to shaft-support bearings.
• Confirm the locking method along with the shaft size, so the replacement insert secures properly on the machine's existing shaft.
• Check for shock and combined loads at the position being repaired, and consider tapered roller bearings where axial and radial loads act together.
• Group commonly replaced units and inserts by machine type for dealer or service stock, so technicians can identify the right part before a repair call.