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Screw Conveyor Bearings: Hangers, End Supports & Materials

A screw conveyor may use plain intermediate hanger bearings and rolling end supports. Bulk material, abrasiveness, temperature and product-contamination limits affect the hanger choice. A driveshaft centre bearing is a different automotive application.

Hanger wearBulk materialAxial thrustUpdated 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

Position

Separate intermediate hanger, drive-end thrust and tail-end radial support.

Conveyed material

Record abrasiveness, particle size, moisture, chemistry and any hygiene requirement.

Operating condition

Include screw speed, start-up torque, axial thrust, shaft alignment and thermal growth.

Choose an architecture

Which bearing structures make sense?

Plain hanger bearings

Evaluate the specified bronze, polymer, composite, wood or other approved bearing material.

Check first: Material compatibility and allowable wear matter; do not apply rolling-bearing fatigue equations.

Rolling end supports

Use a properly rated and sealed housing arrangement outside the material path where designed.

Check first: A radial pillow block alone may not provide the required screw-thrust capacity.

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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Screw conveyors & hanger supports — shortlist catalogue data
ParameterKOYOUCP205
Bore d (mm)25
Outside D (mm)—
Recorded width (mm)—
Dynamic C (kN)14
Static C₀ (kN)7.85
Catalogue limiting speed (rpm)—

— = 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. Identify hanger and end-support positions from the conveyor drawing.
  2. Determine material exposure, screw loads and thrust direction.
  3. Select the appropriate hanger material and separately verify end-bearing loads and housing interfaces.
  4. Check alignment, expansion allowance, sealing and the approved wear-inspection schedule.
Investigate before replacing

Symptoms worth checking

Hanger squeal or rapid wear

Review material compatibility, lubrication and shaft alignment.

Drive-end heating

Check axial thrust path, lubricant and support setting.

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

Are wood hanger bearings always obsolete?

Material suitability depends on the specified conveyor duty. Do not replace a designed material solely because it differs from a rolling bearing.

Can UCP205 carry all screw-conveyor thrust?

Do not assume so. Verify the unit's permissible axial loading and the complete thrust-location arrangement.

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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