SKF provides different types of bearing units that are ready-to-mount bearing units, which are greased and sealed, and are able to compensate for misalignment of the shaft with respect of the housing.These benefits, in addition to the wide assortment available, make SKF roller bearing units suitable for a wide variety of applications.The assortment includes bearing units with a plummer (pillow) block housing - including a relubrication-free variant - and units with a flanged housing, each optimized to accommodate different operating conditions. All bearing units are available as locating (held) or non-locating (free) units.

Typical applications for SKF roller bearing units include:

• belt, bucket and chain conveyors
• mining and metallurgical equipment
• industrial air handling units
• fans and blowers
• commercial laundry equipment
• textile machines
• refining equipment
• large washing installations
• agricultural and forestry machinery
• food and beverage processing equipment
• mixers, crushers and vibrating screens
• light rail vehicles
• wastewater treatment equipment