Solidworks Tutorial | 3D Modeling | Designing of Take up Bearing Unit | Learning CAD Design

Take-up Unit 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. The take-up assembly contains a screw or other mechanism for adjusting its location along the frame. A shaft connects two take-up bearings, one mounted on each side of the assembly. When a conveyor belt or chain needs to be replaced or tightened, the take-up bearing is adjusted via the screw or other mechanism to provide the appropriate amount of tension on the system.
Bearing Features
Bearings can be designed with features that help improve their performance in an application. These features include:
Self-lubricating- Ball and liner materials self-lubricate or do not require lubrication.
Lubrication port- Bearing has an opening (port) for providing grease or oil relubrication.
Corrosion resistant- Bearings are resistant to corrosion, rust, pitting, and discoloration.
Self-aligning- Bearings can correct for a small amount of angular misalignment.
Split bearing- The housing and/or bearing is split into two pieces and bolted together.
Slot width- The slot that the take-up bearing rides on (if present), can either be narrow or wide. The take-up bearing slides along this slot in the frame to adjust the tension on the conveyor. It is important to ensure the take-up bearing fits and runs smoothly on the width of the slot in the frame.
Take Up Bearing Unit Suppliers :
SKF Bearings
NTN Bearing
IKO Bearings
NACHI Bearings
NSK Bearings
NBC Bearings