Flange Bearing Housings

A flange bearing housing is a type of mount used to hold a bearing securely to the side of a machine or wall, allowing a shaft to spin smoothly through the middle.
Here is the simple breakdown:
• A Flat Base: It has a flat "flange" (a plate with holes) that acts like a picture frame, allowing it to be bolted flush against a flat surface.
• Holds the Bearing: Like other housings, it protects the internal ball or roller bearing.
• Mounts Sideways: Its primary feature is that it mounts perpendicularly to the shaft it supports, rather than underneath it like a plummer block.
• Keeps Things Aligned: The design ensures the shaft is stable and aligned correctly while it spins.
In short, a flange bearing housing is a flat, bolt-on bracket used to attach a spinning shaft's support bearing securely to the face or wall of a machine.