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Mixer Bearings: Drum Supports, Overhung Shafts & Steady Bearings

Drum mixers, vertical agitators and mortar mixers create different combinations of radial load, axial load and bending moment. A submerged steady bearing is not the same component as a grease-lubricated gearbox or drum support.

Overhung loadsWet processSteady supportsUpdated 1 Oct 2026
A candidate is not a fitment certificate

Keep the evidence with the model shortlist

The models on this page illustrate bearing roles; they are not confirmed replacements for an unspecified machine. Keep the original complete marking, machine position, load and speed duty, temperature, lubricant and mounting arrangement together. Check the candidate's recorded values below and leave unreported parameters unknown.

Check drawings and model records · Investigate a failure before replacing it · Plan installation and force paths

Define the duty

What matters in this application

Geometry and load

Record impeller/drum forces, overhang, support spacing and shaft weight.

Media contact

Identify which supports touch the process fluid and whether lubrication can enter the product.

Alignment and vibration

Check shaft deflection, imbalance, mounting stiffness and the permitted movement at each support.

Choose an architecture

Which bearing structures make sense?

External rolling supports

Investigate mounted or spherical-roller architectures for appropriate loads.

Check first: Housing and shaft stiffness must be checked together with the bearing.

Process-exposed steady bearings

Use the specified material, clearance and lubrication/working fluid.

Check first: A generic rolling bearing is not a substitute for a liquid-lubricated steady support.

Side by side

Compare the recorded specifications

Different sizes and bearing structures are shown for different duties. C and C₀ are catalogue load ratings, not permissible equipment loads. Limiting speed is not an approved operating speed.

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Mixers & agitators — shortlist catalogue data
ParameterKOYOUCP205SKF22212 E
Bore d (mm)2560
Outside D (mm)—110
Recorded width (mm)—28
Dynamic C (kN)14159
Static C₀ (kN)7.85166
Catalogue limiting speed (rpm)—7500

— = not reported, or not directly comparable for a mounted unit. Width conventions differ for inserts, complete units and bearing assemblies; inspect the dimensional drawing. Values are read from the current BearingScope records, not estimated from model numbers.

From shortlist to specification

Work through the selection

  1. Separate drum, drive, shaft and immersed steady-support positions.
  2. Calculate reactions and bending from the actual operating geometry.
  3. Check architecture, materials, seals and lubricant/media compatibility.
  4. Validate alignment, retention and vibration under the intended process load.
Investigate before replacing

Symptoms worth checking

Repeated damage at one support

Investigate overhung load, shaft deflection and mounting geometry.

Contaminated process product

Review leakage paths and the bearing/lubricant exposure boundary.

Symptoms are investigation prompts, not a diagnosis. Isolate equipment safely and follow its maintenance procedures before inspection.

Have the original designation?

Look up the complete model and suffix before comparing potential alternatives.

Common questions

Application questions, answered

Can a pillow block replace an agitator steady bearing?

Not if the duty requires a different immersed support architecture. Establish the actual lubrication and media requirements first.

Does mixer capacity alone determine bearing size?

No. Geometry, speed, process forces and support spacing determine the actual bearing loads.

Reference basis & recommendation limits

  • SKF — Bearing selection process

Application principles are informed by the listed technical references. Model shortlists are BearingScope editorial selections from its database, not manufacturer endorsements or equipment-fit approvals. Confirm the latest exact specification and the complete equipment design before use.

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