Steel Take Up Units

Steel Take Up Bearing Units are engineered to deliver exceptional strength, reliability, and long-term performance in demanding industrial environments where conventional cast iron housings frequently fail. Designed as a direct cast iron take up replacement, these heavy-duty bearing units provide a robust solution for applications exposed to high shock loads, continuous vibration, overloads, and severe impact. By replacing traditional cast iron housings with steel alternatives, businesses can significantly reduce equipment downtime, improve operational reliability, and lower maintenance costs.

Manufactured by an experienced steel take up housing manufacturer, Bowman’s range is designed to withstand the harsh operating conditions commonly found in conveyor systems, mining operations, aggregate processing plants, recycling facilities, cement works, and other heavy industrial applications. Every steel take up bearing housing is precision engineered to offer superior structural integrity while maintaining compatibility with standard self-aligning bearing inserts, making installation quick and straightforward without requiring extensive equipment modifications.

Each steel take up bearing unit can be supplied complete with bearing inserts or as a housing only, allowing customers to install their preferred rolling element bearing where required. This flexibility makes the range suitable for both OEM equipment and maintenance or retrofit projects. As a dependable conveyor take up unit, these housings help maintain correct belt tension, improve shaft support, and ensure smooth, reliable conveyor operation even in the most demanding environments.

For applications requiring reliable belt tension take up bearing solutions, the steel housing construction provides a major advantage over cast iron. Unlike brittle cast iron units that can crack under impact or excessive loading, these housings are specifically designed to resist deformation caused by vibration, shock loading, and dynamic operating conditions. This makes them an ideal shock load take up housing for industries where equipment reliability is critical.

Guaranteed Unbreakable

Every Steel Take Up Bearing Unit manufactured by Bowman is engineered for maximum durability and is guaranteed against housing breakage. Unlike conventional cast iron housings that can crack or fail under shock loading, vibration, overload, or impact, Bowman’s steel housings are built to withstand the demanding conditions found in heavy industrial applications.

If a Bowman steel housing fails before the bearing insert, it will be replaced free of charge under the company’s Guaranteed Unbreakable policy. To minimise disruption and keep your equipment operating efficiently, Bowman will also supply a replacement rolling element bearing with the new housing.

This guarantee reflects Bowman’s confidence in the strength, quality, and long-term reliability of its steel bearing housings, giving customers complete peace of mind when upgrading from cast iron alternatives.

What Does the Guarantee Cover?

The Guaranteed Unbreakable policy covers the steel housing against structural failure or breakage during normal operating conditions before the bearing insert reaches the end of its service life. It is designed to protect customers working in demanding applications where standard cast iron housings are susceptible to damage caused by shock loads, vibration, overload, and impact.

Why Choose a Steel Housing Instead of Cast Iron?

Replacing a conventional cast iron housing with a Bowman Steel Take Up Bearing Unit significantly improves equipment reliability in harsh industrial environments. The robust steel construction resists cracking, extends service life, reduces unplanned downtime, and lowers maintenance costs, making it an ideal long-term solution for conveyors, material handling systems, mining, recycling, quarrying, and other heavy-duty applications.